IPR / Interproximal Reduction / Tooth Filing for North York Invisalign... in HD!

http://www.torontobraces.ca Want to see what IPR looks like? Watch as Mandy has IPR for her North York Invisalign Teen treatment performed by Dr. Jason K. Tam. This is a professionally produced video, Part 4 of 4, detailing what you can expect if you are to need IPR during your Invisalign treatment.

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Howto & Style

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• IPR
• interproximal reduction
• slenderization
• shaving
• invisalign
• invisalign teen
• tooth
• filing

[DrJasonKTam]

Hi JBicks18. Just because you once had space doesn't mean that will always be the case. The teeth can be crowded from teeth pushing in from the back, but cannot be easily pushed back. Sensitivity of the lower teeth often comes from the area exposed around the gumline. It isn't often from the space between the teeth. IPR is very safe when done properly. Another alternative is to consider the extraction of a single or multiple teeth to create space. Good luck!

[DrJasonKTam]

Hi RealBritishDragon. The shape of your tooth may change slightly depending on why the IPR is required. For instance, if your tooth is narrower at the gum and wider at the biting surface, the IPR may purposely be done to change the shape of the tooth so that no dark holes (black triangles) in the gums will show. If properly for crowding, you shouldn't worry much about the shape of your teeth changing too much. Speak to your orthodontist to ask if and the reason you may need IPR. Good luck!

[DrJasonKTam]

It is possible to hit the gums and cause bleeding during this process. In fact, it is important to go all the way to the gums to ensure IPR has been completed properly and if not severe, may be a sign that it was done properly. There should not be any severe pain or irreversible damage. As a part of the procedure, we actually go through the contact between the teeth, and then push the disc against the gums, asking our patient if they can feel it. Hope that helps!

[JBicks18]

My orthodontist wants me to get this done on my six lower teeth for my second round of braces. I have EXTREMELY sensitive teeth and don't want to go through with braces if I have to have this done on my lower teeth. Is it necessary? I had straight teeth before, WITHOUT IPR. My retainer broke and my teeth relapsed. Help! Also, how does one politely decline orthodontic treatment if the orthodontist wants to do something you don't want??

[TheRealBritishDragon]

Hi, I'm thinking of getting invisalign and was just wondering with IPR does it change the shape of the tooth itself and will it look longer? I know its under 0.5mm but on either side of the tooth that adds up? I know the gap will be closed but was more concerned with the shape and length of the teeth, because I have always been happy with mine apart from them becoming slightly crooked after not been given a retainer for my braces a few years back.

Thanks in advance :)

[mojv]

is it possible to accidentally cut the gum while doing this process? thanks