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When you decided you were ready to straighten your teeth, the clear choice (literally) was Invisalign<\/a>. It offers all of the benefits of traditional braces while being more comfortable and discreet, but in order to get it, some patients have to undergo a procedure called interproximal reduction<\/em>, or IPR. <\/strong>While this sounds like a mouthful, it\u2019s actually a quick and painless process that helps your dentist give you the smoothest experience and best result possible\u2014here\u2019s how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Basics of IPR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Orthodontic treatment, whether you get Invisalign or braces, works by slowly moving the teeth into their desired positions. Of course, for this to happen, the teeth need room to shift! But some patients might be lacking this all-important space, especially those who have crowding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IPR is used to create the space necessary within the mouth for the teeth to make their journey toward their new, better orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is done by removing a tiny, tiny <\/em>amount of enamel from specific teeth (often the incisors on either side of your front teeth). It is performed either manually or with small handpieces and can be completed in a single appointment, giving your smile the \u201cbreathing room\u201d it needs to respond to Invisalign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Interproximal Reduction (IPR) Painful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The short answer is no! Because only a few millimeters of enamel are sanded off, patients describe feeling a little pressure during the procedure, but nothing that resembles pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will I Need IPR?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No, IPR is not always needed for a patient to start Invisalign. It\u2019s entirely dependent on the size and starting position of the teeth relative to where the treatment will move them. Your dentist will determine if it\u2019s necessary after taking several images of your dentition, consisting of multiple X-rays, scans, and photographs. This will help them plan your treatment down to the smallest, most exacting detail, which will make it clear whether or not IPR is required. Thankfully, the procedure can usually be completed in a single visit and doesn\u2019t take very long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, IPR helps your dentist ensure that the Invisalign process will give you exactly what you want efficiently–a straight, attractive smile that you\u2019re eager to show off. It doesn\u2019t add to the overall treatment timeline\u2014just think of it as a small step toward a beautiful result you\u2019ll enjoy for a lifetime to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At McComb Family Dental, you\u2019ll be looked after by a team of experienced dental professionals<\/a> capable of addressing any kind of oral health concern you might have, no matter how complicated. We\u2019ve already helped many patients enjoy the straighter, healthier smiles they desire using Invisalign, and we\u2019re eager to do the same for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about Invisalign or IPR, or you would like to schedule a consultation, we can be reached through our website<\/a> or by phone at (419) 293-2335.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you decided you were ready to straighten your teeth, the clear choice (literally) was Invisalign. It offers all of the benefits of traditional braces while being more comfortable and discreet, but in order to get it, some patients have to undergo a procedure called interproximal reduction, or IPR. While this sounds like a mouthful, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-209","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nEverything You Need to Know About IPR (Interproximal Reduction) | McComb Family Dental Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Interproximal reduction (IPR) is an initial step for many patients interested in Invisalign. 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