This is a common question we’re asked by dentists: What is IPR? (Interproximal Reduction) In this video, we explain how dentists should think about this in practice.

So what is IPR? Now, IPR stands for Interproximal Reduction.

Many ways of thinking about this. Some people call it slightly thicker flossing. But what we’re talking about is removing fractions of millimetres of enamel between teeth. And this is seen and commonly accepted as the most conservative or least destructive way of creating space to be able to move teeth into their desired position.