[BRACES EXPLAINED] Coil Springs

[@doloresgonzalez6961]

You’re so good at explaining these things

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@shirleyodonnell6717]

I agree!!!

[@TeeeJayy_]

Man , i wanted braces so badly bcuz i had little bit space between my front teeth and one of my lower front teeth was slightly crooked , i am 18 now so now it costs 3300 instead of the 750 when ur a teenager , so i decided to work for it , i worked every weekend for it until i got the money and yesterday i went to get them , feel so satisfied unfortunatly they only put the upper just yet cuz my lower teeth have a slight hole in them so 31 of juli i will get my second part , im really happy

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That is so awesome. Super proud of you for being so motivated & hard working to get your teeth fixed! Make sure you keep me posted with your progress! Cant wait to hear how your treatment progresses!

[@nonek909]

You won't be happy for long, hurts like hell hahahaha

[@TeeeJayy_]

none k i dont care about the pain as long as i get more confidence talking to people and not looking to another side just bcuz of my teeth i will be more than happy , doesnt even hurt that much first 3 days yes but then it goes away

[@jenGeeJushawshee]

Awesome, good for you! You will be so happy when it’s over and LOVE your teeth!!!

[@jenGeeJushawshee]

none k you are a baby!

[@salmafadda4696]

My orthodontist putted a coil spring in my braces, you explained its purpose very simply. Thank you !

[@SmileInfluencers]

Am I the only one feeling this beat 😏

[@DrGregAsatrian]

I learn from the best

[@57intherunning]

nah

[@kelseycoca]

it's pretty fab

[@StephanieRZ]

I feel this for every video of his 💯😹

[@RationalMinded]

Headbanging while I watch.

[@ahlluipio564]

I just have the open coil springs and it really hurts so much...I feel more pain than the first week of having my braces. I thought, the first week of having braces was the most painful one and once you can adopt. It eases the pain but not until my dentist put this open coil springs. I have to drink 2 pain killer med in a day.

[@shallymash]

I also just got open coil springs and it hurts so 😫

[@rashmeerisbud7892]

Don't even have this in my mouth. As soon as I saw your name, I clicked on the video 😂😂😂

[@DrGregAsatrian]

This! Wow that's so nice to hear. Thank you so much for the support =]

[@makenziecarman8300]

It hurtsssss

[@hebamalik_]

Dr. Greg seems like the coolest doctor

[@estebanrodriguez9376]

Thank you Doc! You made this simple and easy to understand, didn’t need to look any further for an explanation on coil springs. 👍🏼

[@shravanrao114]

My orthodontist put in an closed coil spring 1st month He gave me rubber bands 2nd month he told me coil springs are better for retraction and added closed coil spring on 11th I am going to tighten my braces 3rd appointment with tad.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Nice! If you want to learn more about TADs, I have a video describing what they are and why they are used

[@erinfoster2196]

Could you please do a vidio all about how to brush and clean the braces realy well

[@DrGregAsatrian]

You got it Erin! That's on my list of upcoming videos!!! stay tuned

[@kristenconstant2564]

Really 🙂

[@Kayy722]

Wow it feels like I’m in school lol good job Dr. Greg, your channel is growing! 👌

[@DrGregAsatrian]

😂It should feel like a way more fun version of school haha - Thank you so much! You've been here from so early on too so thank you for being a motivation!

[@aftonlegendre7470]

Thank you Doctor for this explanation. I have been looking for explanations on coil springs throughout my treatment and your explanations is the clearest that I've seen on youtube. Only regret is that I didn't find your channel sooner.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me =]

[@nin4339]

I went to my monthly appointment today and my orthodontist told me that she was going to insert a coil spring in order to make space in a specific area. this might sound silly but I knew what to expect and most importantly I knew how the coil was gonna work inside my mouth thanks to YOU, so once again, thank you for these informative videos.

[@naomirichards1094]

I'm getting braces today, and I'm excited to watch your videos to learn about It all! Thank you for making these!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Woohoo congrats!! That's so awesome. Best of luck today =] Make sure you sub & stay tuned bc I have a bunch of ideas for new videos. Look forward to having you on the channel!

[@salochannegi69]

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[@jazziejaayy]

Got my coil spring in today & right away I had to youtube its purpose because my ortho didn't explain it🤷🏻‍♀️ Anywhoo, my bottom braces, where the coil was put in due to a crooked tooth, is already so sore😭 P.S I've been watching your videos since I've had my braces on. Thank you for being so informative!

[@amberj7466]

I feel you, just got it done today and it hurt like hell!! Still does

[@emmachingu5191]

feeling like am undergoing a refresher course, this wonderful Dr. Greg.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Glad that its helping you out!!

[@makeupandmusicgirl]

Finally got my braces on and I’ve got several of these coils, so I am happy to understand what they’re for!

[@cacodeholanda2448]

nice video and explanation! i saw my dentist yesterday and since then i've been suffering with two open coil springs 😭😭😭

[@StephanieRZ]

:') I have a large gap created from improper previous orthondontist treatment, and am now with a more compassionate, and honest office... What my past was never provided, my current orthondontist is. He used open coil springs in the main concerned areas (first premolars and canines). And I believe it's now in due to open space, but to deposit new bone growth, to thereafter help better close these spaces. They'd be applying my bottom braces in October, and starting rubber bands. Thankfully, I'm confiding & seeing how it pans out.

[@TruongLe-eo8kh]

Got my coil spring yesterday. This explains everything thanks dr

[@hannahnatividad7673]

got two passive coil springs on bottom teeth for future fixed bridge

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Neat!

[@lovelyjemaguillermo7975]

Came here after getting a close coil spring today and man, it hurts! It’s like I just got my braces again for the first time. But then again, it will all be worth it.

[@Delacruz916]

Where I work (worked, I don't know anymore) when placing the O.C. we added steel tie to the distal and mesial teeth to where we want to open space (active) and just regular O-ties to where we want to hold space (passive).

[@rwtfallenjf25132]

As an engineer, this makes complete sense.

[@eizzymar]

I just got open coil springs and had no idea why. Great video

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Hopefully now you know!! =] Thank you!

[@angelrocynth6522]

I have a spring for 2 months and in every of my adjustment, it hurts a lot.

[@readingteacher1168]

Perfect, I don't know how I overlooked this video. I'm getting the open coil spring to make room for an existing tooth. Thanks for the video you are awesome.

[@Moon-qu2uy]

Did you got it? Do they hurt?

[@dweibunart5361]

Thank you for the wonderful video! I just got this wire today and I became curious on why I have the open coil spring. Lmao. I had my braces for 3 months now. Subscribed 😁

[@alpacaheartstudios5364]

Your videos are very informative and interests me even though I don’t really like teeth and stuff

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me =]

[@mellisavogel5031]

Genesis 3;15

[@cambridgenickayla12]

So I got my braces and they didn’t tell me I was gettin this-

[@dxstyxo1076]

-Kayla ! it doesn’t hurt at all

[@peachypatrick]

they should disclose what they do to your teeth. but also make sure to ask LOTS of questions and inform them if anything bothers you

[@aadrixnn]

same i got mine today and i have 1 on both side

[@jasmine_1111]

Same they just put that junk in there 😂

[@laylaox9251]

jasmine right.i got a open one and I didn’t even know til I got home and saw in the mirror

[@marianetuma597]

Thank you for very good and easy-to-understand explanation! Really helped!

[@stephenoclarke8703]

awesome video. I now have a good idea of what is in store for my future movements by looking at the brackets on my teeth. Thanks for such a clear and concise video

[@nickylnr]

This is interesting. I am gonna ask my orthodontist how come I didn't get one since I have two missing teeth.

[@OKARO_ATOTI]

Am I the only adult here with braces? Got 3 teeth pulled 2 weeks ago and they added power chains all over, yesterday. I swear the pain is worse, compared to extractions. I can't even bite on a banana

[@nickylnr]

MIn obade no you are not, I am on my 30s. I have two teeth missing and she said she was gonna try and close the space but she didn't give me these special wires so 🤷🏾‍♀️. Anyway so sorry to hear you are in pain. I used oragel and pain killers when I first got my braces. Oragel helped me a lot. Also I drunk a lot of smoothies. Heavy ones that are like complete meals.

[@OKARO_ATOTI]

nicky rosey I had my braces for almost 9 months before the power chains were introduced, I had overcrowding, overbite and misalignment. It's weird seeing my teeth so straight. The over crowding was fixed with extraction. These power chains are the most painful. But then again I didn't get prescription pain killers this time.

[@nickylnr]

MIn obade ohhhhhh... My situation is opposite I have two many spaces, plus the over bite, cross bite and all that mess. Been six months for me. I haven't seen any real results yet besides my front gap closing a bit. You can take probably aleve liquigel those help too.

[@noway4]

Age 31. Got my braces put on at 29. 2yr treatment plan. Ooh, you’re so right. I have two missing tooth at the bottom. She said she would closed them or try to. But I’ve been wearing passive coil since my treatment started 🤦🏾‍♀️. Although, she is an amazing doctor, I still need an explanation about my spaces. I have 5months left in treatment.

[@StephanieRZ]

Mine started hurting recently, even though I've had them on for about 3 months now. I've been consistent with my rubber bands or elastics, and they're actively trying to shift but are held back with these likely open coil springs. 😅 I had an assistant in the office last tell me that they're likely just using an open coil spring as a passive/to hold it's gap there.

[@kaylayork8744]

I have the same. I have a question through.. will the inside of my mouth ever get used to the rubbing of the open coil spring? I'm on day 3 with them and it hurts bad to open and close my mouth. Also I have the ceramic braces will my mouth ever get used to them lol I feel like I can't even talk right or like I have fake teeth that won't stay put haha

[@annameaby1791]

I have some passive springs in my extraction gaps, and my god they can be great to fiddle with sometimes. I can just twiddle them on the wire with my tongue. Luckily they don't hurt because they aren't doing anything!

[@sandrarodriguez6129]

I just got 4 coils in yesterday but i feel so sore today. I cant eat because to chew is so painful. Its been 7 months with today that i got my braces. Am so glad they gave me enough time to adjust to the braces before they added this. Otherwise i would be hospitalized 😂😂

[@Thegravyipass]

I had my first pre-molars extracted, and the gap is now being closed via closed springs. I know there are many factors at play, but do you know how much distance the springs close with every application? It's super cool to see Hooke's law in action.

[@qcrctgavarcesxrfab8015]

Hi, may i know why u didnt consider implant on missing tooth? Just had a molar extracted, and i feel im missing something and that my treatment is useless bec the missing molar will make the rest of the teeth move especially it's upper counterpart.

[@martar.8095]

@@qcrctgavarcesxrfab8015 maybe OP had to have teeth extracted because lack of space to fit the other teeth. It’s the most common reason why premolars are extracted.

[@xcallisto_]

@@qcrctgavarcesxrfab8015 because the gap is being closed that's the whole point

[@tiyash4760]

Hi I wanna know that did the orthodontics inserted tads into your gum for the coil spring? I've seen many videos about tads with them and I'm hella scared

[@candicecheong]

thank you so much for making these videos. they're really helpful!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

So glad that I'm able to help!

My hidden canine is being brought down to its original space and my orthodontist just recently used a type of spring to supposedly bring down the canine to its position, and the spring is hooked into one of my teeth in the lower jaw and into the canine itself, what about that type doc? I didn't had the chance to ask it myself to my doctor😅

[@acefamilylover9617]

Yayy new video i really love your videos i didnt even read the title nor the thumbnail i just saw your name and then i just clicked it♥️😂

[@DrGregAsatrian]

AH this made my day! Thank you so much =] I look forward to making new videos for you all & love seeing all your enthusiasm!

[@erinfoster2196]

Hind Kaitlyn same!

[@klredits1790]

When he was adjusting the spring, I felt that😬😌

[@mintcho4172]

How long does it take to open 5mm space? I have a open coil spring with the help of elastic bands

[@babyyoda7417]

I was given a coil spring ‘cause I’m getting a slingshot done on my tooth, I was wondering if you could make a video on slingshots

[@mariamalmutairi1051]

Could you do a video about mini screws ( TAD ) and how they work, your videos are very helpful. Are they permanent, does the patient have to be numb to palace them?

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Hi Mariam- all excellent questions!! && yes! I have that in the pipeline pretty soon so make sure to sub & stay tuned! =] They aren't permanent (actually the T in TAD means temporary... Temporary Anchorage Devices) but yes you do need to be numb to place them but generally its just a super tiny area && your whole face won't feel numb =]

[@liliarios8123]

My orthodontist put in an open coil spring on my braces yesterday

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Time to make/hold some spaceee

[@ShinySonic]

I have a passive coil spring in my mouth currently, orthodontist put a brace on my tooth that is pulled behind from the rest, it’s being pulled forward, spring doesn’t hurt but that pulling sure does 😫

[@VolaconCarmen]

For how long the open coil should be weared? I got it yesterday for the front teeth. Thank for your reply!

[@ilovesunsets]

Thank you Thank you Thank you I have this, and didn't know their name in English, I've been searching YT for weeks 😄 You read my mind, or you have a good marketing team 😄

[@tallielintraisaqt]

both my top canine teeth are impacted and they put a passive coil spring where it should be and it hurts a lot. theres a lot of space between the teeth so i can move the spring a lot, and so the end of the spring gets caught on the inside of my cheek and my lip whenever i make an open smile. i put some wav on it and pushed the spring into it for now, but im going this week to get it looked at.

[@antoniaordonez7373]

I was always wondering what my coils were. This is very informative. Thank you. I have three passive coils.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

And now you know =] Thanks for checking this video out!

[@mierasaje]

Thanks for the explanation 🥰 im wearing the closed one to close 2 of my gaps 💪🏻

[@rashmigreethu9317]

Thank you for this information, I was actually very curious as I got that spring today and was wondering what it does.

[@haleigh8887]

Same

[@mysterical-]

I think I have a passive coil spring on my top right, my adult canine is still in the gum, they explained that they'll attach a 'chain' onto the tooth and connect it to the coil to bring it down.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Yup! I actually plan on doing a video about that soon!

[@gracielamarisoll]

I had the passive coil springs !

[@daisyflores276]

You learn something new every day. Though I have to ask, why do orthodontist tie the wire with metal ties? I have 4 in my mouth and cannot even bite down without pain

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Oh no! I am going to do a video soon about the different types of ways we tie in wire (metal ties, o rings, self-ligating)!

[@moniques1582]

I had a coil spring placed to make space for one crowded tooth. Yesterday I had it removed and and wire placed on bracket of the tooth that needed to come forward. Just overnight the tooth has moved so far forward but the teeth on each side have also moved closer together again. It now looks like this tooth will not fit in between the the two teeth where space was created. I'm sorry I am trying to explain this as best I can. Please advise what should be done now. Thanks

[@amxob21]

My orthodontist put an open coil spring on my braces because the first day I got my braces bonded one of the brackets popped off my tooth and they said that it'll be okay and I can wait to get that fixed. Eventually my tooth that didn't have that bracket on got pushed back from the process. So now I have to use the open coil spring until they can even repair that bracket.

[@lysatacadao6948]

how many 4 week appointments do i need to go to until the open coil spring is finished?

[@DrGregAsatrian]

We can add more little shims to continue to make the open coil active

[@farahnazerfani2255]

Can u tell us about the side effect or bad effect if this springs?

[@emmachingu5191]

please make a video about interproximal reduction procedures during orthodontics

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's a great idea! Will do =]

[@mountainman6172]

My lovely orthodontist just inserted a coil spring to make room for my highly anticipated canine impact; blockbuster debut tehehehe. It is going to be very tricky, because my canine impact abode in a challenging angle. Expecting the worse (canine extracted) and hoping for the best. I have promised myself I will donate £100 to a random charity if it all goes well - finger's crossed. Thanks Greg! Bless UP! >)

[@santa1563]

I had a passive coil at first because I had a baby tooth that they needed to preserve the space for an implant later. my lip got caught in it all the time and basically ripped little chunks out. it was annoying and hurt a lot. I got a new passive spring during my last wire change but it fits the gap much better. haven’t had any issues yet. I have a large gap from a missing molar so I might get an active spring at some point or maybe power chains (can’t afford two implants and I have an extra wisdom tooth on that side anyway).

[@shoaibtheexplorer]

Loving the page Doc. You are making me take more interest in Orthodontics in my practice. A request; a video explaining Bracket placement. I would love to see your bracket placement protocol.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much! I will try and get to that one =]

[@Laura_Nunn]

Ooh nice, i getting my braces off in a week and I can't wait.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

How awesome is that! You should make a video of it & share it on here =] PS make sure to let me know if you do so that I can leave you a comment =D

[@mellisavogel5031]

Genesis 3:15

[@PrinceCarranza26]

In the case of closed coil spring, since you can remove it, should you removed it if your eating or just let it stays in there?

[@crystalloops1735]

My teeth are really crowded, do you think they will use open coil springs to make space? Thank you!

[@masdokbudhiartosajaMBS]

Hallo am from Indonesia,thanks for sharing information

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@shaullaguialam17]

Hi doc I'm just asking, how many brackets should be put on teeth?

[@sunshinec8288]

My orthodontist did not use any of this for my treatments,only rubber bands. My left side 1st molar is pulling forward, separate with the 2rd molar .

[@dayna7280]

Can you make a video on how orthodontist close extraction gaps to fix protruded teeth please?

[@yusufjabbar3047]

Hello doctor, My orthodontist applied two closed coil spring from my upper right and left lateral incisors to my 2nd molars. They slipped over the bracket and are now leaning against my gums. When I wore elastics I could easily adjust them, but I don’t know how to move the close spring back over the brackets. PLEASE ANSWER. THANK YOU!

[@jonathanshay1108]

Are coil springs an alternative for an expander? My ortho said that my jaw needs to be expanded, and that she has braces thar can do it. Was she reffering to coil springs? (I have a teeth out of alignment with too little space, but my teeth are super crowded) I hope i explained it well😅 Would appreciate if you could answer🙏

[@anam6396]

Hello can you explain on a video of implant and how it works and does it hurt. Also can you show how retainers work. Thank you!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Hi Ana! Sure, I actually want to make my next one on mini implants (I'm assuming that's what you're referring too?). Also, a retainer one is a great idea! I will add that to the list of upcoming videos so make sure you subscribe so you stay up to date!

[@I4LUV4STARZ]

Great video! I have a closed coil spring to close a gap from an extraction. My orthodontist said it's not closing as quickly as she'd hope. Next Monday I'll get my TAD!!!

[@maparazmaplaz3630]

Veronica Chavez hi veronica, does your doctor extracted your lateral incisor for i have the same case. And im thinking to go for canine susbtitution

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's so great! My next video is on TADs too!! Im going to try and do my best to make that video this week as I"m out of town this upcoming weekend so hopefully I can make the TAD video by the time you have yours placed!

[@I4LUV4STARZ]

Maparaz Maplaz Hi, My upper right canine was impacted. I had surgery to remove it /c bone graft and they extracted my first premolar on my upper left side. It's a lot going on in my case lol but I was afraid on how it'll look with one canine, she told me the premolar look like a canine, she showed me other cases pictures before and after (similar to mine). I was satisfied with the work she has done, she came highly recommended. I suggest you do your research and if it'll make you more comfortable ask your orthodontist to show you pictures of their work.

[@I4LUV4STARZ]

Maparaz Maplaz Long story short upper left premolar was extracted..😬

[@I4LUV4STARZ]

Dr. Greg Asatrian Great 👍! Is it weird I'm excited to get the tad lol. My orthodontist said not a lot of people want the tad but hey if it moves the teeth faster I'm all for it!! Million dollar smile here I come😬😁... I'm looking forward to your next video and I appreciate what you are doing.. Thank you

[@alopez6196]

Just got my springs on today 😬 kinda sore at the moment. This is first of many 😩 but I'm fortunate to even have braces.

[@artemiomartinez1982]

Same how much does the soreness last?

[@marisamunoz2097]

What if the teeth dont seem to move with an open coil spring? I've had one for a month and a half and I dont see any improvement :(

[@ahlluipio564]

I have two extra diagonal teeth that goes inside and my dentist wants to pull and align it straight. So, he had this idea of putting open coil spring to move some teeth to give way to my extra teeth to prevent extraction of my two front teeth. This is just a trial, if no movements happens in a month. He had no choice but to extract my two front teeth. But if it does work, no need for extraction. Idk if we're the same case.

[@Moon-qu2uy]

@@ahlluipio564 did you got coil springs? Do they hurt?

[@ahlluipio564]

@@Moon-qu2uy Yeah. Two open coil springs. I did hurt a lot.

[@azizasmar6433]

Hi can you please explain how gaps are closed by braces? And how long does it take?

[@DrGregAsatrian]

There are a number of ways to correct gaps! Powerchains are the most popular, if you want to check out my video on that!

[@kelleez]

I just got springs in today connected from my k nine to my back molar . I was so confused when they talked about putting this in Bc I always made sure to wear my rubber bands .

[@keiratang9171]

But what's the difference between a close coil spring and a power chain? stronger effect?

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Great question! The spring has a more continuous force but sometimes that is undesirable. All dependent on your case

[@andreasolano3071]

@@DrGregAsatrian When would it be undesirable to use coil springs versus a power chain?

[@mik3pnunyah730]

I had those when I first got my braces in, & they hurt sooooo bad . 😰 but, that was 2 years ago. I have elastics in my mouth right nowz

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Awesome! Make sure you wear them =]

[@majorqi8471]

Your videos are very informative ! Thank you

[@girlyy6494]

Thanks for this informative video! So I got my coil springs yesterday and I didn’t really feel any pain or anything like that and I didn’t really check to see how they were put in or anything like that, but today they are sliding along my wire? Is that normal? I’ve tried researching but I haven’t found anything. It doesn’t hurt or feel out of place or anything like that, it just slides along the wire. Can you let me know what this means anyone? Thanks❤️

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Is it a passive coil spring?

[@girlyy6494]

Dr. Greg Asatrian I’m not sure. I’ve gotten two of my teeth extracted a few months ago and they placed them between there?

[@carvyferrer6847]

Very informative thanks doc

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much! =]

[@HaloKatz007]

They just put a "Closed" coil spring on the canines because they said apparently the elastic bands weren't working fast enough.😂 I have an overbite. Can this be used instead of the elastic bands though? I thought it was only to close a space?

[@XioTicaCR]

Very useful information, but I don't have those strings on my brackets, why? 😨 maybe cuz I don't have missing teeth?

[@dennisegreene8221]

Hi! I've had my braces for almost 4 years now. I've been taking care of them since the beginning because at first I was only supposed to have them for 2 years. I have been flossing properly, I had a coil spring to close my gap, and I wear my class 2 rubber bands but I feel like my orthodontist is milking the clock with me. Do you have any advice that I can use for my next visit to find out when I should get them removed? My braces are already paid for and every time i ask they tell me 6-8 months.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Oh man, i'm so sorry to hear that. Really proud of you for keeping your teeth clean for 4 years! That's great. Maybe it would be a good idea to ask him what he thinks you could do to make them faster (if anything). Sometimes we just have to be careful with how quickly we close your teeth because 1] we dont want you to be in pain! && 2] we want to make sure we don't put too much forces on your teeth that can cause damage

[@dennisegreene8221]

Dr. Greg Asatrian okay i will definitely talk to him. Thank you for the reply!!

[@phyzixs.8061]

@@dennisegreene8221 you still have those braces?

[@dennisegreene8221]

[SG] Phyzixs Update: got them taken off because I had a really bad root canal & the dentist said he couldn’t reach it due to my braces. Going on a year now brace free!

[@phyzixs.8061]

@@dennisegreene8221 lucky

[@sipi250]

thanks bro i was thinking that that my passive coile broke because it was spinning freely

[@leesey3934]

Could you do a video on extractions?? Im getting my braces next week (as an adult) so ive had to have 4 teeth extracted, one is actually my lower 1st molar not my premolar as it had a big crack and wasnt a healthy tooth, the rest are my premolars, im wondering how the gaps will close?? And time frames for this?? My treatment is estimated at 2 years. Thanks!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Hello! Thank you for the great recommendation! That's fantastic that you were able to get rid of an unhealthy tooth & close the space! I would say it takes 1-1.5 years to close the space in adults but this is very variable due to patient-specific factors. The final bit of treatment will be for perfecting your alignment & your bite! I'm still brain storming how to make the video on extractions as it is quite a complex topic but stay tuned for that!

[@tusharajoshi1]

Hello Dr. Greg. Wonderful video explaining the coils in an easiest possible way. I just got an open coil spring placed between the right lateral incisor and the first pre-molar, in order to create space to bring the canine forward. I would like to ask you that, within how much time does the space get created (on an average)? Also request you to show us in upcoming videos the types of archwires and also the types of brackets (not like metallic and ceramic), since not all the brackets on all the teeth look exactly same. Looking forward what next exciting topic you are going to introduce us to. Thank you. Keep up with the great work! Warm wishes to your channel.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Hi Tushkar! First of all, thank you so much for your kind words =] I really appreciate the support. I like that idea and have put it on my list for upcoming videos! So for the space, it can take several months for the space to open. There are a lot of variables such as : how much space is already there, how much space you need, how fast your individual teeth move. Keep me posted on how long it takes for you!

[@mitialinda]

Thanks, I love your videos, I learn a lot!

[@danisanchez1320]

I have coils on my front wire and it bothers me sometimes but after 2 days i got used to it

[@danisanchez1320]

@@fluffycloud5543 sort of, there will be some days where it hurts but only just a bit! i also got them off and they do hurt when you get them on and off but it’s bearable! :)

[@jeanpaulsantanasolis5570]

Are there any possible complications using open coil springs, If so what would they be?

[@Tendercatering757]

I have the last one you explained, and the bar keeps falling out. What should I do?

[@XclusiveeDeansay.]

Don’t know what’s crazier me having spring right now or the fact that I have the same color😭

[@DrGregAsatrian]

My vote goes to the same color!! =P

[@daylinsalazar4850]

Same lol

[@mostafareyad469]

Can you make video in details about mechanics?

[@ellyluquenmusic7798]

My wire broke and I can’t see my dentist. Can I order one and replace it myself & my power chains? Any specifics I need to order? I have a gap from my molar is missing. I need to close it.

[@jocelynmorales9687]

That's good and better to use

[@albrenychavez18]

Can a closed coil spring be used in place of rubber bands for an over-jet? Why? Why not?

[@shravanrao114]

Hey Doc, My ortho inserted mini screws after 3months. And he connected with rubber bands One month later he took off rubber bands and now he is using closed coil springs I have an overjet problem Which is better for retraction? Coil springs or elastics?

[@RightyRonaldo]

Thank you for the explanation !