{"id":735,"date":"2022-05-31T22:08:59","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T22:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=735"},"modified":"2025-10-30T19:07:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T19:07:15","slug":"interproximal-reduction-what-it-is-why-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/interproximal-reduction-what-it-is-why-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Interproximal Reduction: What It Is and Why It\u2019s Important"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Woman\u2019s<\/a>If you are soon going to get Invisalign<\/a>, you may be excited, and understandably so. After all, this treatment can enhance your smile and reduce your oral health risks. However, you may be less enthusiastic if your dentist tells you that you will have to get your teeth shaved. This process, formally known as interproximal reduction (IPR), can seem a little scary at first \u2014 but it is nothing to worry about! Let\u2019s talk more about what it is and why it is so important.<\/p>\n

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What Is Interproximal Reduction?<\/h2>\n

\u201cInterproximal\u201d is a term used to refer to the area between teeth. Interproximal reduction, therefore, involves removing a bit of enamel from the teeth in order to create more space between them. This is accomplished with the aid of special tools that can slide into the interproximal spaces and shape the teeth in a way that the dentist desires.<\/p>\n

Interproximal reduction is often used as a preparatory step for orthodontic treatment. This procedure has been around since the 1940s, and it has a proven track record of making orthodontic care easier and more successful.<\/p>\n

Why Is Interproximal Reduction Necessary?<\/h2>\n

Interproximal reduction may be necessary if you do not have enough space between your teeth for your Invisalign aligners to fit properly. This is often true of individuals who suffer from mild to moderate crowding in their dental arches.<\/p>\n

IPR offers some important benefits:<\/p>\n