Invisalign at Rüh Dental

Invisalign IPR (interproximal reduction)

IPR is a quick, gentle step that some Invisalign treatments use to create a little extra space, so your teeth can move into their new positions more easily.

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Spread the cost over 24 months at 0% interest, from £92 a month. Finance is subject to status.

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The basics

What is IPR?

Interproximal reduction, or IPR, means smoothing a very small amount of enamel from the sides of selected teeth. It’s carefully measured, usually between 0.1 and 0.5 millimetres per side, and done with fine dental strips or discs.

Not every Invisalign plan needs IPR. If yours does, it will already be part of your digital treatment plan, and your clinician will talk you through exactly where and why before you begin.

How it works

IPR in four steps

Step 1

Assessment

Using your 3D scan, your clinician identifies which teeth need a little space to move.

Step 2

Measurement

The amount is planned precisely in your treatment plan, usually between 0.1 and 0.5mm per side.

Step 3

Gentle reduction

Fine strips or discs smooth the enamel. There are no needles or injections, and it only takes a few minutes.

Step 4

Polish

The treated areas are polished so your teeth feel smooth and comfortable.

Why it’s used

Why IPR is used

  • To create space for crowded or overlapping teeth
  • To help avoid the need to remove teeth in some cases
  • To help achieve a better bite
  • To reduce the small triangular gaps that can appear between teeth after straightening

After IPR, keep brushing and flossing as normal and attend your review appointments so we can check your progress.

Further reading

Learn more about Invisalign

More about Invisalign treatment

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Does IPR hurt?

Most people feel some vibration and mild pressure at most. It doesn’t need needles or injections, and it only takes a few minutes.

Is IPR safe for my teeth?

Yes. The amount of enamel removed is minimal and carefully planned, so it shouldn’t affect the health or strength of your teeth.

Can IPR be reversed?

No. Once enamel is removed it can’t be replaced, which is why the amount is planned so precisely before treatment starts.

When does IPR happen during Invisalign?

It can be done at different stages. Often the teeth are aligned first, then IPR is carried out once they’re straighter.

Do I need to do anything after IPR?

Follow your clinician’s advice and keep up good oral hygiene so the treated areas stay clean and healthy.

Does everyone need IPR?

No. It’s only used when your plan needs extra space. Your clinician will let you know at your free consultation.

Can I pay for Invisalign interest-free?

Yes. Every Invisalign plan is available at 0% interest over 24 months, from £92 a month for Express to £175 a month for Comprehensive. Finance is subject to status; UK residents aged 18+.

What does Diamond Apex Invisalign provider mean?

Diamond Apex is one of Invisalign’s top provider tiers, awarded on the number of Invisalign cases a practice treats. Rüh Dental has held it three years running, placing us in the top 1% of Invisalign providers in Europe.
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