{"id":374,"date":"2023-05-12T01:50:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T01:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=374"},"modified":"2023-06-10T01:53:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T01:53:01","slug":"interproximal-reduction-suresmile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcdentistry.com\/blog\/interproximal-reduction-suresmile\/","title":{"rendered":"Interproximal Reduction: What It Is and Why You Might Need It"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At the beginning of the SureSmile<\/a> process, your dentist will give you an overview of what will happen. In some cases, they might mention that interproximal reduction is necessary before you can get clear aligners of any kind. Immediately, you may find yourself asking, \u201cWhat is interproximal reduction?\u201d and \u201cWhat does it have to do with straightening my smile?\u201d Here\u2019s what you need to know about the treatment and why you might need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

In dentistry, the term \u201cinterproximal\u201d refers to the parts of the teeth that make direct contact with each other. Thus, interproximal reduction involves removing enamel from these specific areas. The result is that more space is created between the teeth in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is Interproximal Reduction Needed Before SureSmile?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The idea of having enamel taken off your teeth can be nerve-wracking, but rest assured that it\u2019s often a vital step for creating a more perfectly aligned smile. Orthodontic treatments such as SureSmile can only work if there\u2019s enough space for the teeth to move. Interproximal reduction can help create this space, allowing your teeth to slowly but surely move toward their intended positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It should be noted that in some cases, teeth have to be removed in order to create the room required for SureSmile. But with interproximal reduction, you can potentially avoid extractions and keep all of your teeth while your grin is being straightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Interproximal Reduction Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Interproximal reduction isn\u2019t especially complicated, but there are a few steps involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n