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Invisalign Interproximal Reduction (IPR) – Teeth Shaving/Sanding/Filing

November 3, 2010 by admin 3 Comments

Slow Speed Diamond Disk for Interproximal Reduction
Slow Speed Diamond Disk for Interproximal Reduction

I am now on my 16th set of Invisalign aligners out of 23 sets. At this ClinCheck, Dr. Carter of Carter Orthodontic Solutions used a Slow Speed Diamond Disk (shown at left) to polish or shave .20 mm on either side of my two middle bottom teeth. This polishing between the teeth allows the teeth to slide past each other during rotation correction. Dr. Carter said that nine months later the enamel will re-calcify and be stronger than before. This was totally pain free. I did get a little panicky at first because when they sanded down my attachments the first time, it hurt and it didn’t even touch my teeth. This was actually “sanding” my teeth. But it didn’t hurt at all so no worries if you need this done.


My two bottom teeth were so tight they were stuck in position. The polishing helped immediately. In a couple of days I could feel that the teeth had moved. My teeth feel and look much straighter now.


The rubber band has really worked wonders with my overbite. I don’t think I even realized how much of an overbite I had. I can’t believe these are actually my teeth! And the humongous space that was between my front teeth is almost gone! This has definitely been a positive experience and I would encourage anyone thinking about Invisalign to take the plunge!


Here is a video I found on YouTube showing how the disk is used:





Let me know if you have questions. ~ Melissa

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Filed Under: Invisalign/Melissa-Best Tagged With: braces invisalign, Damon Braces, dentist invisalign, invisalign before after, invisalign before and after, invisalign braces, invisalign photos, orthodontist, overbite, retainer, rubber bands braces, teeth

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  1. celine says

    December 15, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    How much money is it for you to sanding down my two front teeth. I have a gap in between them but its more like (^) but only half the teeth on the end is crickid if that makes sense. lol
    Thank You(: Celine

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    • admin says

      January 18, 2012 at 10:32 pm

      Celine, I would be happy to give you a free consultation at one of my three locations in Aiken, North Augusta or Evans. Please give my office a call and we can discuss your needs. Thank you!

      Reply

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