[BRACES EXPLAINED] Elastics / Rubber Bands

[@DrGregAsatrian]

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[@weldriffen1918]

Hi doc , my elastic cased was #2 so is it right if i use it every other day?

[@founacheristin3736]

I wish everyday to fix my teeth!!!!!!!!

[@sheriahughes2515]

Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk KK l

[@madisentietz7804]

Hello, I need som advice my teeth are the type he talked about first my top is farther out than my bottom but they are not pulling my front back and my bottom forward it is the opposite? I’m very confused. Please help explain why they might have did what they did

[@jackliesker62]

You must know you're treating a symptom and causing facial damage. Stop promoting this.

[@Lily-kc2jj]

i wish my orthodontist explained this like this to me. they literally tell me nothing so i never know if it’s going right or wrong

[@lunashrestha5786]

Same!

[@island661]

Yup same

[@everyours]

It's because orthodontists don't have enough time to explain to everyone. My orthodontist is the sames, he can't explain to hundred of patients a day

[@island661]

@@everyours Wrong. My last orthodontist explained things, maybe in a brief way, but I always knew what to expect.

[@resulsanane4506]

They're a fraud, check out John Mews work for the truth.

[@elenajewel3]

Just want to say... I’ve had braces for SIX years. I never wore my bands when I first got them, then I switched doctors and my new orthodontist put me in springs (for y’all that don’t know, it’s like rubber bands but huge metal ones you can’t take out). I got them removed three days ago and he gave me elastics to wear as two triangles one each side (four bands total). It’s been 3 days and I already see more improvement and change in my bite than I did with several months of the springs. WEAR YOUR BANDS. I hate them, but my dr says if I wear them like my life depends on it, I’ll have my braces off by prom!🤞🏻wish me luck!!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

lets get it done!!! I want you braces free by prom!

[@shravanrao114]

Spring's are better than rubber bands

[@sakuraistrashanduseless4082]

Elena Jewel does it fix ur under bite?

[@aziliin]

Charles Lehman i-💀

[@bigfellamelik5644]

Elena Jewel that's sad

[@camilaoliver6843]

Who else is getting braces and is having a braces marathon

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Great way to get prepared!

[@bpowelful]

🙋🏾‍♀️I get mines March 14 I’m so nervous

[@serendipitywaves8768]

I got mine today. So far not bad. Let's see

[@hannahvictoriawalters3071]

I get mine March 19

[@annielalala5864]

Camila Oliver I already have braces, but I have my orthodontist appointment tomorrow :)

[@Faizaabukar]

Wearing elastics hurt too much. I always come back to watch this video to keep me motivated to push through and wear my elastics constantly no matter how painful they might be. I personally want to correct my bite and elastics are the only thing that will! So guys be consistent and don’t give up!

[@EL_CHAPOGAMING]

I have too much pain 😞

[@christinazote2900]

How long do you wear

[@EL_CHAPOGAMING]

@@christinazote2900 since 2 months

[@comradetia1590]

Me feeling guilty, I removed them yesterday and haven't put it back. Super painful 💔 but I will now. Thank you for the encouragement

[@terrorwraith3402]

Are you still wearing it?

[@carmentran8078]

Who has braces already and just watching these videos because they can’t get over their braces ? Like If you are!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

=] I hope you're enjoying these videos!!

[@ruhananeha967]

Yes me too

[@kamrynsworld2040]

caramel MINE HURT SO BAD I GOT THEM TODAY

[@1211jinx]

caramel I was just using my rubbers.It hurt so bad.Its like I can’t open my mouth..😞

[@victorochoa4253]

Got them on this week they are annoying 😒

[@missmaomi28]

“YOUUU HAVE TO WEAR IT!!” Lol.. I feel like you were talking directly to me 😆 ***puts my elastics back in****

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Haha! Hopefully they're in right now! =P

[@MrEdennnn]

Me tooooo! Ooops

[@simplyygabi]

Dr. Greg Asatrian sike. *let me go get them*

[@_Preshuss]

Lol

[@missmaomi28]

Braces Explained yes sir! Lol!!! 😁

[@samirac7733]

i can proudly say that ive worn my elastics 24/7 (apart from eating and brushing) and im very happy that im listening to my ortho

[@keeliaschlepp3248]

samira c me too

[@YourSenpai80]

what type u had?

[@moonstar.3067]

same

[@axx9149]

Guys, please look into orthotropics and consider stopping using them. My ortho gave me them but I'm not going to wear them because they screw up your face by moving your maxilla backwards. Just consider it, look into orthotropics- it's on youtube.

[@zacharycarrier2890]

@@axx9149 don't listen to this idiot guys listen to your orthodontist

[@mauricev9676]

Having braces while the world is forced to wear masks, perfect timing

[@amniasyy]

ikr hahhahahaha

[@saimkhan4652]

Same thinking me also getting this

[@karthie003]

I feel more confident with braces than without braces lol 😂I guess I just have the worst shaped teeth🤷‍♂️

[@careerguide8209]

Yes that's why I got braces in may last year 😂😀

[@angelodealbuquerque4661]

Im getting mkne tomorrow 🤭

[@0325rica]

watching this video from 2 years ago while dying in pain of elastics in my front teeth. Lord give me strength, I feel like dying. It is so painful. 😭

[@amarrimusgrove]

I have the heavy rubber bands in zig zag form with power chains. Let us die in pain 😭

[@0325rica]

@@amarrimusgrove Hello, I'm back from 2 months ago. I'm still wearing them but my front teeth is now on their good state but not fully. Hoping for your improvement! 😭

[@lanadelwho9230]

Ik, it's so painful I'm going to cry

[@caitlyndavidson7802]

not me doing this rn

[@ledianavth2109]

me too

[@nataniellouie]

When you're talking to someone and then your elastics flew out and shoots to that someone, *He's so disgusted*

[@mikebloomberg4470]

Mmm, ok How does that even happen 😂

[@itsmeliska1186]

I would pay to see that

[@d.m.velasco1885]

mike Bloomberg it happened to me while I was putting it on.. it got to my mom’s hair and I never told her 😄 I mean, she’s driving atm

[@TimothyNyota]

HAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@ayezazaheer4887]

Happened to me, and now I avoid talking to people and also you can't eat smth while sitting with anyone, you've to took them off and after eating wear them again, ahh fuck off

[@lt.generalmills7195]

A week before I got my braces off I had to wear "giraffe" bands zig zagged from back to front. my teeth were pulled together so tight that I couldn't open my mouth even the slightest bit. Everyone made a game of trying to get me to laugh for the entire week. EVIL.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That does sound evil! You can still laugh but I guess you have to smile while you were doing it because you couldn't open!

[@npyrovolakis2705]

How did you eat ?

[@lovelorn88nick]

Hahah. Sounds like my co-workers. And I'm 30 mind u 🤣😂

[@RyanKeiper]

LMAO i need the same elastics for 5 weeks, everyone makes fun of me in school because i can’t talk

[@halieransom]

@@npyrovolakis2705 You take them out when you eat.

[@marcotunadaldosspirri6770]

Thank you for your explanations! Few additional questions: - How can elastic move the jaws? Are they really moving the jaws or simply repositioning the teeth? - How can the teeth match correctly in their new position? I assume elastics are not so precise as the metal wire, so it is fascinating how they can work too! - When elastics have done their work, how do you prevent teeth to go back to their original position? Thank you very much in advance for your attention! Marco

[@alianamanzana2452]

I am soooo HAPPY , braces were INVENTED! I LOVE having the ability to know i can have a beautiful smile. I’ve been waiting for forever to get my braces and I’ve had them on for a year and I have 10 months to go! Can’t to take them off and thank my orthodontist for the work he has caused me and my beautiful smile! Thank you orthodontists 💕💕💕

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind words =] !

[@teresayao-bagasan3466]

@@DrGregAsatrian how often you change the power elastics?

[@tinlomibao4093]

I just took off my rubber bands because they hurt... BUT you very well convinced me to put them back on when you went close to your camera & said “YOU NEED TO WEAR IT!” I feel so guilty for taking them off.. 😂

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Hahah it worked!! =]

[@ultimatdanklin1473]

Oh god my elastics are painful. I've been getting constant migraines all day and want to take it off. But I'll keep it on for you bud

[@COCINADEIGNACIOmarzo2017]

Hello Dr Greg, your videos are so helpful and well explained. Thanks for helping others!

[@hollowaychris77]

Hello random verified account

[@gambit5304]

Cocina, more like cocain...

[@vintraxs-4855]

Class 2 gang?

[@allynfollette]

Nappys Curly Hair class 3

[@tinerbeaner]

Ay

[@n.1480]

yerrr 🗣

[@alexandracopeland8824]

Ayyee class 2 gang😈

[@foosheezy100]

Dev Dev yup

[@pam8585]

I want you as my orthodontist!!! 😰😭💜💜

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Aw thank you so much ! That means a lot =]

[@suhanisachdev7499]

Omg yes

[@roshiniravi3790]

Me toooo 😭😭

[@vikkibytheway8550]

Same my orthodontist is horrible

[@ItsKroov]

​@@vikkibytheway8550 Bruh same, my orthodontist barely explains anything to me, and I'm super worried that I paid for this treatment for nothing...

[@bryonnahgullixon6585]

i put my elastics on after this video..

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Perfect!! I love it =]

[@Nina-sp8sw]

bryonnah gullixon SAme!

[@YourSenpai80]

what does the triangular elastics do yo?

[@DeziSaur16]

bryonnah gullixon same

[@YourSenpai80]

@@DeziSaur16 I'm having my braces removed in 2 weeks... but I still have not worn mine...😆

[@divinelymelanin]

Thank you for this!! I've officially had my braces for one year (adult braces, too poor as a kid to have them), got my last set of wires last month and today, got my elastics for my overbite. My Ortho said I'm well ahead of schedule, the braces have corrected most of my overbite and will have my braces off by 18 months if I live, eat and breath elastics for the next two months at minimum. They were very thorough going over proper wear, changing often and literally only taking them off for eating and brushing, but I wanted to see how they worked and I love this video! 🙌🏾

[@reginepadel8943]

What's your tips you have short time wearing braces?

[@ChocolateMilk19]

Adult braces gang 🤙

[@v06261]

I’ve been wearing braces for the past 2 years, getting them off soon. But my orthodontist taught me how to place the elastics on. I get the really thick ones so you can imagine how painful this is. And my dentist says the more I wear the bands, the faster I will get these braces off but I hate wearing them, now that I watched this video I kind of want to start wearing them. The bite looks really good.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's so great! Yeah, it is super frustrating at first but once you wear them more and more, the more you get used to it!

[@v06261]

Braces Explained Yeah that’s definitely true!

[@ninodeoliveira5854]

Who cares about your bite. Anybody says anything about my teeth their getting punched in the face.

[@azestical6566]

Valery Nicolle Lemus Sandoval YEA I HAVE 6MM AND IM DYING!

[@person-ey2ct]

They are nothing to be obsessed about...scary looking

[@paytonjacobellis8043]

I opened up my history textbook and found an elastic 😂

[@Isa-cr7fd]

Me with my school bag 😂 the bottom of my school bag is full of them

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Lol they're everywhere!

[@roseyclarke4491]

**puts elastics back in** edit: why are people arguing in the reply section😂 Edit2: ITS BEEN 10 MONTHS🤣U guys are srsly still arguing😂

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Yess!

[@magnusleaksofficial]

A xx stop lying. They wouldn’t make u wear them if they would harm you

[@larageorgescu3078]

A xx lmfao u thought u did something 💀 everyone has worn rubber bands they literally have no cons to them stop lying karen

[@larageorgescu3078]

A xx ok i literally could not be bothered to read all of that, props to you for wasting ur time tho 😬

[@larageorgescu3078]

A xx LMAOOOO IM ACTUALLY CREASING 💀💀💀💀 NO THIS IS THE FUNNIEST ONE IVE SEEN IN A WHILEEEEEE

[@hattiesparks9526]

there was this one time when i was hanging with my friend at school at my crush walked up asking something (i cant remember what he asked) and then when i said something my band went flying out and hit him with a whole lot of spit but he acted like nothing happened and then not to long later my friend went up to me saying that he was talking about how nasty it was

[@kim.sanchez06]

BROOO THATS SO EMBARESSINGG i would have died right then and there 💀💀💀

[@bigrims5239]

Comedy

[@suhahahani]

NOOO😂😭😭

[@ldr222]

oh no girl 😭😭

[@richardcohen5485]

Dr. I perform orthodontics as a dual trained Pediatric Dentist -Orthodontist. I just LOVE your videos. Thank you for doing this. I will give my patients your KZbin URL and advise them to watch. You do an amazing job explaining everything so our patients can understand. Thank you again for doing this, and apologize for perhaps improving my patients experience thru YOUR hard work. I am sure these videos and your INSTAGRAM account brings you much personal rewards and success ....you are FANTASTIC!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Hi doctor. Thank you so much! You are truly too kind. I really appreciate the kind words and support. I think all of us have to do our best to educate our patients and if this helps anyone whether it be my patients, or anybody else's, I have fulfilled my mission. Keep up the great work

[@hazelrodriguez7170]

I’ve been wearing elastics to fix my overbite. After a month or so of wearing it, my dr tells me stop wearing it because my overbite is gone. A month later I come back in and he tells me to wear them again. The same thing kept happening and now he tells me that I’ll always have an overbite. I’m not satisfied with the results and feel that he hasn’t tried his best to fix my bite. I was looking into the spring appliances and wondered why he hasn’t tried it on me??

[@karthie003]

What did you do?

[@luis6633]

Yeah what did you do!”? Any updates ?

[@mamesi-hq6rm]

How is it now??

[@clubmix4753]

Same. I have an overbite on the left side and I am wearing braces from 4 years and elastics since 6 months and I see no difference 😭😭

[@xfxxgj7086]

Get retainers

[@K57A]

Now I know why I have elastic bands to pull my teeth back. Man it’s so lucky having braces for free because of British universal dental and healthcare

[@chrisconolly4256]

It's only free for those under 18 with very bad teeth. Over 18 you have to pay for it.

[@lovelydolltime8006]

@@chrisconolly4256 Here in America, you have to pay thousands for braces.

[@stephenwaller132]

@@chrisconolly4256 it's not for very bad teeth, I have braces but my teeth weren't that bad

[@jewels5340]

Lmao it's shit though. There's a TWO year waiting list to get them if you're under 18 in the city I live in.

[@stephenwaller132]

@@jewels5340 well that's just your city, it doesn't mean it's bad for everyone

[@johannmadrid8864]

This hurt like a bum but I can’t wait to have a perfect smile😂

[@rat7033]

Me too

[@SamuelWeaverr]

Yuh woke up this morning in so much damn pain

[@Jewelapple]

@@SamuelWeaverr :00 I’m gonna get this pretty soon and now I’m worried ahhhh

[@SamuelWeaverr]

@@Jewelapple Don’t worry bro it will hurt when you wake up the next morning and for a few days after it’ll fade, then you wont feel it,

[@Jewelapple]

@@SamuelWeaverr okay cool

[@_chileanyways_634]

Him: they keep slipping Me: I keep eating them ;-;

[@bublehnoodlez4469]

_Official_Cinna _ I swear sooner or later I’m gonna accidentally swallow them

[@romeor1229]

LMAO im crying

[@ifalone]

What the fuck

[@fhan49]

@@bublehnoodlez4469 I've swallowed a few and haven't died yet

[@bublehnoodlez4469]

@@fhan49 I've had rubber bands for a couple months now and I'm surprised I haven't swallowed any yet

[@M0chaJ0J0]

Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I had no idea about spacers, power chains, or elastics. Not really looking forward to any of it but I’m better prepared.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Hi Jourdy Thanks so much for those kind words & I'm glad youre enjoying the content. I am sure you will do great =] there is a lot to look forward to! Make sure you subscribe & stay tuned for new content coming soon !

[@alpha-ss7ur]

What is that tool called? So I can order it on Amazon

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Excellent question! The tool can be ordered off Amazon here: amzn.to/2t7myDE =]

[@weworks7811]

Dr. Greg Asatrian i was given elastics aswell..how long till i have to replace the rubber band..?

[@dylan7047]

Enlightend 1 Cab I usually do it after every meal and after I brush my teeth

[@weworks7811]

Dylan i feel as if the rubber band loses its strength,replace it ?

[@cheermasterdisaster3240]

Enlightend 1 Cab it must be replaced at least once a day and at most after every meal if it gets in the way of your chewing and you need to remove them while you eat... didnt your orthodontist explain to you all of this? You cant wear the same one for multiple days at a time.

[@sobekmania]

I remember when I first got my bands, it was by far the worst pain I had ever experienced in my mouth, I had to wear them for one month but just how they pulled on my teeth made me beyond miserable. Eventually, I got used to them and they stopped hurting, and then I was told to stop wearing them after a month!

[@annielalala5864]

I want to be an orthodontist when I grow up and I love to watch your videos! They keep me educated about something I love and want to do! Your videos make me want to be better with my teeth, even though I am! I have come a long way in my teeth journey! I’ve even finished a whole entire rubber band pack!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Good job Anneliese! That's so awesome =] Feel free to ask me any questions along your path. Would love to have you as a future colleague =]

[@datgirl_cilla5341]

Me to

[@hoesmad719]

Is nobody going to talk about how amazing his teeth are??👀😁

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Aww thank you so much!! haha I really appreciate it

[@ReginaCopado]

@@DrGregAsatrian Your own teeth are the best advertising for your work!

[@crystalallen10]

His teeth are nice but look at his eyebrows 😍

[@thejeenbeen1192]

@@DrGregAsatrian my question is do everyone that get braces have to get elastic.. Or just people with bad teeth?

[@annach7914]

Il fait de la publicité:)))

[@luvvindyy]

I wear rubber bands but they’re in a triangle haha

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's great! Yeah, those are used to help bring your teeth closer together =] Make sure you keep wearing them!

[@genesismaz6369]

Sammeeee

[@kiaraanderson7767]

How long did you have to wear it in a triangle?

[@jaymiranda2443]

Ny B me too

[@BenDover-vv3tm]

Ny B me too

[@mapulemaake1084]

Just got my elastics today, my orthodontist was so mad at me, i didn't even know why i had to wear elastics. This helps, thank u so much

[@TheFortFive]

This video explained everything so perfectly! I just got braces put on today & was wondering why I needed the elastics & if they were important or not. I will definitely be wearing mine around the clock.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's so awesome. I'm so happy that I was able to help you out with this video =]

[@sarahgates3135]

They’re called “BUMMER” because they’re a bummer to wear haha😂

[@sophiagreene2954]

Sarah Gates and the other kind is called ”CHUCK” because you want to chuck them out

[@bigd2829]

I actually like wearing rubber bands

[@Selena-ep9xb]

@@bigd2829 i thought i was the only one

[@StephanieRZ]

@@bigd2829 Yeah, when consistent with them, they're actually not that bad. They help our bites truly. :) Makes it worthwhile all in the end !

[@kengineer12]

I’ve been wearing rubber bands most of my treatment which is about over a year. I wish I was given that hook haha!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Right? It's a super helpful but once you get good at it, patients hardly ever use it anymore!

[@karakol86]

I learned how to put the on without a mirror. I just know my teeth very well. Sometimes my teeth are sore and sometimes they are not.

[@BiancaVillanueva]

I've had that happened to me today. The elastic to both my teeth are absolute pain, but I have to bare with it if I'm gonna get a good smile

[@HayleySulfridge]

Idk why, but when i had braces (almost 20 years ago) i wore my elastics like i was supposed to, but at the next two tightenings, my ortho scolded me for NOT wearing them, he thought i was lying! So the third month i was so sick of them and apparently they weren’t doing anything for me (i never understood the purpose), i completely gave up wearing them, and i went back for my next tightening, NO JOKE he said “your teeth are looking great! I can really tell you’ve been wearing your elastics!” And i was dumbfounded lol apparently my jaw would not be forced to be fixed, it wanted to fix itself somehow 🤣

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Haha that's so strange! You know what, if it got fixed, that's all that matters! haha I'm glad that it all worked out 😀

[@HayleySulfridge]

Braces Explained same!! Lol

[@ifalone]

@@HayleySulfridge wow this happened to me as well, i think its some type of scam game

[@ricardolobos4920]

I'm in the same exact boat. I'm getting real tired of wearing these things and nothing changes. It's been over a year and my overbite STILL hasn't changed even though I wear these fucking things 24/7.

[@toonybooper]

My ortho used to get onto for not wearing them, and I got so frustrated cuz he obviously didn't believe that I was really wearing them. Well about six months ago, my ortho switched suppliers for their elastics, and they're much thicker and snap less than the old ones. Well I've actually started to notice a difference since I switched.

[@tajrice5398]

I've had braces for 4, years...hopefully I get them off this year🙄🙄

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Fingers crossed!

[@tajrice5398]

@@DrGregAsatrian It's hindering my trumpet-playing abilities

[@michelle_elizabeth6181]

How are you now tho? U have them off yet??

[@tajrice5398]

@@michelle_elizabeth6181 Yeup got them off December 2019🤪. I've had retainers ever since.

[@lolopemidy2940]

I got braces last year I was told I would have to wear my braces and bands for 2 years but when I went back it’s now been a year and a half so I was told I will be getting them removed when I go back

[@nin4339]

I’m in love with the way you explain things and how you edit your videos! You make things sound so interesting.

[@Aamm11-]

This helped me soooo much. Just got my elastic bands on yesterday and was oblivious to how it works and its importance. Thanks heaps mate

[@bustamovehaha]

I’m traumatized by elastics. I had an overjet and my orthodontist assigned me to wear elastics to fix it. I was supposed to see weeks later but Covid happened and i didn’t see her for another 3 months. I wore elastics from bottom back to top front for nearly 6 months and every morning i woke up with an underbite By the time she saw me again i was hysterical. Crying in the chair from pain and trying to explain to her that i couldn’t bite and make all my teeth meet. She told me to just not wear anything for the next 7 weeks. But the damage was done. Even though my jaw relaxed forward some more, it still wasnt enough to accommodate all my lower teeth. My incisors are constantly interrupting each other while assuming regular everyday lower jaw function Idk man. It’s so bad, she hinted that maybe i needed jaw surgery. I didnt need jaw surgery before. My bite was just fine. Now her office basically told me to find another doctor who can help me, which I went and did. I feel robbed of my smile and jaw function. And I couldn’t even get a refund...

[@kim.sanchez06]

I hope you end up fixing your jaw, that must suck that you went through all that to be dissapointed and not refunded. I hope it turns out better for you. Dont be discouraged :)

[@davinanderson3745]

How can u be so stupid to keep them in even when seeing a underbite that’s on you dumb bitchh

[@bustamovehaha]

Free Melly - i took them out towards the end because it hurt and gave me an underbite. I’m supposed to not do what my tooth doctor told me to do becaaauuuse? You really on the internet acting like you know lol

[@broadbear1478]

Did you have cheetah elastics or what type did you have?

[@bustamovehaha]

GodlyJohn she made me wear tortoise elastics. Then when i came back in to see her in June she said invisalign can’t move your teeth forward or backward. I reminded her that she assigned me to wear elastics for an overbite and she said i should see a TMJ specialist. I think she forgot she gave me elastics, realized she forgot, then tried to gaslight me.

[@barsxsalicia]

I felt attacked when you came closer to the screen and said “you have to wear ittt”, because I don’t wear them 😅😅😂

[@rueeeeeeeeee]

Reminding u to put ur rubber bands in hahahah

[@zoemercado9180]

getting my braces off this Thursday!!! so excited!!! elastics are difficult at first and I was so frustrated, but overtime as you get used to them it’ll get better. The first two days I got my elastics I used the tool but I suggest not depending on it because if you do it by hand you learn much quicker!

[@ZakisooAdamsoo]

but there's a risk your finger could be pricked by the back wire.

[@emilys.613]

I started watching these videos before I knew I was going to get braces. It’s funny because I’ve had my braces for 5 months now and next time I get elastics!

[@namelessking1549]

I put new once’s in once a day. Is that ok?

[@DrGregAsatrian]

I usually recommend to change it at least 3 times a day to make sure the force stays fresh & active!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Great question !!

[@magnusb.20]

Braces Explained I just got my braces today, can I sleep with them in or am I supposed to take them out when I sleep?

[@angela-jz8ln]

Meme Lord i think you’re supposed to sleep with them on

[@magnusb.20]

angela ok I’m sorry I am new to them and pretty stupid but thank you 😊

[@PP-kh6rt]

The quality of your videos are amazing. I wish you the best! Thank you for your awesome uploads!!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it!

[@ljaycee]

Thank you for the explanation and motivation. My elastics feel like cruel torture - day 2 of 4 weeks- so really appreciate this video! Liked and subscribed.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much!! Yeah its super tough for first few days but once you muscle through that they'll be easy!

[@LO-bw3hb]

Your videos are the best. Quick, to the point and always answer my questions. Well done from Oz!

[@tusharajoshi1]

Hello Dr. Greg. Greetings to you from India! I was going through many videos, describing the orthodontic treatment and I got to know about your channel. You make really great videos, which are very informative. I began my orthodontic treatment two months ago. I have many problems, my upper canine on the left side is impacted, the upper right canine is way behind than it should (reason being my baby tooth didn't fall at the time it should have, so the new tooth didn't get its fair place), my upper central incisors are crossed, to name a few...I have an appointment day after tomorrow. My doctor said that, on that day, she will do something to create space for the upper right canine in order to be able to pull it to its correct place. After two months, the mandible has formed a nice arch, the central incisors are aligned, but they are crossed & one incisor is little lower which needs to be pulled up and my doctor said she is going to fix all the issues. So I do see a nice progress in my mouth in mere two months. And I look forward to what great content you are going to show us soon. By the way apologies for the lonngggg message, hope you you wouldn't mind my excitement. Warm wishes to your channel.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thanks so much for all those kind words. That's so awesome! You have to keep us updated with your progress. Seems like you're having some serious improvements in your smile. This is an awesome story to share on the new forum (myortholife.com). Look forward to seeing you on my future video comments!

[@jasmini757]

I like how KZbin recommended me this, I’m supposed to get my elastics next week

[@ellienolasco9674]

What a great video! I have an end to end bite with a crossbite and got clear aligners last week and boom, right in with elastics! It was nice to see you show the correction of the "underbite". I can't wait until my bite is finally corrected, as it never was back when I was in my teens. Boo!

[@jayanicop]

Nobody: *me looking at his perfect teeth* 👀

[@improspy]

I have to wear my bands only overnight. And I wear them in a square shape

[@joancarlopimentel3263]

skryes same

[@ellamichelle3409]

Same!

[@DExploress]

Gotta wear mines 24/7

[@feyzaakinci3678]

The tool did everything harder for me, so I just used my fingers :-)

[@DrGregAsatrian]

(me too to be honest!)

[@sothexpert633]

You're the most helpful braces channel out there. Staying strong with my braces journey kudos to you (y)

[@samanthaleviste1021]

just got my braces on and i'm given elastics. they're starting to huuuuurt

[@dianenone683]

You are AWESOME!! Thanks for the FULL explanation! My ortho does not talk a lot!!! So thanks again.:-}}}

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate the kind words!

[@ninatanlaven7154]

I’ve seen people get rubber bands towards the end of their treatment, but I have to wear them and I’m only 3 and a half months in. Does this mean I’ll have to have bands for the rest of my time having braces? What’s the reasoning behind giving bands early on in treatment?

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Not necessarily! Sometimes we need elastics early on to do some dental correction while in light wires

[@alizay2340]

I’ve been leaving my elastics on and off for 6 months now😫and I complain when there’s obviously no improvement in the overbite. All it took to actually committing wearing them, was your video!! 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️

[@naomiwilliams6176]

Oddly enough, they put a “hook” on one of my upper teeth and I’m supposed to attach my elastic to that as opposed to one of my outer brackets. I’m not really sure why tho 😅

[@lovelydolltime8006]

My orthodontist put in 9 brackets with hooks, and said they're there in case elastics are needed (but hopefully they aren't).

[@Youtube.10a]

Im on invisalign elastics tray 2. I literally lost 2 kilos in a week thanks to them! too lazy to brush/floss/toungue brush/gargle everytime i eat anything + the pressure is insane! Easier for me to starve

[@KImani-nu1uz]

“You have to wear them” Sir I just ate. But alright I’m going put them in 😂

[@morganmiller7428]

K. Imani My friend learned how to eat with them in.

[@fluffyfeather39]

Morgan Miller ouch

[@pengoplayzi]

i’ve been eating with them in, it’s a pain to take out and put it back in lol

[@CursedMudflap]

If you eat while wearing them, how do you clean em? Will they gradually change color?

[@pengoplayzi]

@@CursedMudflap they will change color, like orange if u eat pasta but i don’t clean them i just replace them when i should, if they snap or are to loose.

[@youtubeguy9316]

just started using rubber bands, in the past week, i could seriously feel like it like crazy the first day like it had me blurry eyed on the side of my mouth the rubber band is on. it’s gotten better but my orthodontist has said it’s doing it’s job.

[@dansky03]

This is too painful. My Dentist removed my 4 teeth to give some space. Pulling teeth together when there’s enough space now. Arghhhhhh

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Aww I'm so sorry you're having discomfort but sounds like the toughest parts are over with! Braces are on, teeth are out... now it's time to close up all the space! Keep me posted with your progress =]

[@interceptingfist5682]

YATOGAMI I was actually scared to have mine removed after research. I'm going a different route. Will have some teeth filed down instead. Good luck.

[@Katie-we5nh]

When i was little my doctor removed 2 of my teeth to give some space but it didnt do any good

[@imanifuller1029]

I'm going through the same thing. they're using class lll elastic to help my bite and split up power chains to help close my spaces. if you wear the rubber bands often like 3 times a day you'll get use to them and they won't hurt as much 🙂

[@noodle2269]

YATOGAMI I had 4 teeth removed about a week ago to give space too, but prior to that I only had braces on my upper jaw. They’re planning on putting braces on my lower jaw as well, will I be using elastic bands?

[@laxel01]

You're so awesome :)

[@jeanellekerr1207]

Awesome video! You have a fan here in Jamaica!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it =] Hope to visit Jamaica one day!

[@itsshardiana8138]

I’ve had braces for almost 6 years can’t wait to get them off

[@StephSantidragonslayer]

I think I’ll watch this video everyday as my motivation to continue having my elastics all day 😭😭😭 . Haha

[@lenagrace8]

They are SO painful. Yesterday, I got powerchains on my top, bottom braces, elastics, bumpers, and tightening on both bottom and top. I’m in so much pain.

[@purplerein1446]

My top teeth completely cover my bottom

[@rickishotaf1332]

Maanii Mariiee mine too😬 I haven’t got rubber bands tho

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Check out my video on overbite/overjet. You have a deep "overbite"

[@billiexstyles3159]

Same.

[@sanaaaja9456]

Maanii Mariiee Yeah same

[@madelinegreen6145]

Maanii Mariiee mine too

[@anatsintsadze8639]

So I had braces for like 9 month and I thought I got away without elastics but guess what? Today my orthodontist told me we need elastics as well. So here I am watching a perfect explanation. Thanks

[@izzy_haines]

Someone tell me why I read the thumbnail as “breadsticks” 😂😂

[@heatherperleberg892]

I have worn elastics for 9 months straight, both a cross bite and then that caused an open bite (I had a direct bite prior to fixing the cross bite). I can tell you the elastics ALWAYS hurt. I wear mine 23 hours a day. I take Advil around the clock and they are always uncomfortable. I will say they work; but you can take a break for a few hours a day if you need to. Again, they ALWAYS HURT, such bad pain. I cannot wait to be done with braces as an adult. Not entirely sure it is worth it, but hopefully others have a different experience. Anyone have any advice on anything they take for constant elastic pain? (Besides oral OTC meds.) Much appreciated!

[@soulaxe]

I needed this, eeeeeee

[@abrahamsanchez7455]

Maybe it is different for everyone because it’s not that as painful for me to resort to painkillers I hope you’re alright with that

[@Wildflowerjas]

Mine hurt daily as well, but looking at my progress now 18 months in compared to 18 months ago, it’s soooooo worth it! I look and feel like a new person! Keep at it! Tylenol and advil take the edge off slightly, but not really the pain. Which is fine with me because that means it’s working lol

[@starlsma2000]

That's strange, they should not be hurting all the time, the pain goes away after 1-2 days

[@heatherperleberg892]

Mine always hurt, and after a couple of months afterwards of getting them off, my mouth shifted back to the same bite anyways. At least my teeth are straight though! And although not related to bite, I do have permanent retainers and also wear the removable at night.

[@DzahierulAliemy]

It's so painful! 😭

[@QueenShiva1920]

The moment they added the elastics, the pain in my jaw immediately reduced. Hoping this will help my jaw health long term!!!

[@EMIVIY]

Dam I regret not wearing my elastics when I had braces because now my teeth aren’t as perfect as I want them to be

[@the.vilest]

I just got my elastics!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

that's awesome!! Be sure to wear them :)

[@lahphobia]

i just got my elastics 2 days ago & im in so much pain😩.

[@cheyenneherrick_7453]

Me too

[@TECHNOBYT3]

I just got these on today. They hurt SO MUCH right now, but it will be worth it in the end. Thank you for the explanation. It really helps!

[@thdcinema]

Elastics aren't always the answer though, sometimes jaw surgery is required for some Class-3 under bites. Great informative video btw.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Absolutely! Class 3 underbites are generally very difficult to treat with elastics alone

[@sarahutchinson9526]

Thank you for this video! Your explanations are wonderful! Currently in the super sore phase after getting new triangle elastics, but I'm looking forward to the end result! Eyes on the prize :)

[@teeteeloveslife3734]

I have triangle elastics as well. How did it go for you?

[@IamNi.T]

I just recently had double jaw surgery in August of this year & I wanted to know do you mind making a video on what happens after the surgery & the process on how long it would take wearing the elastic bands in order to get that perfect smile? your videos are very helpful ❤

[@AllThingsRickita]

I’ve had my braces for 5 months now and I thought I was just getting a new bracket. They put 2 bands on my braces also. It’s just day 2, but it’s not too bad. I just have to remember to keep them on. I do KZbin for work and I have to talk all the time. I have to learn to talk better with them and I will be ok. I will be getting them taken off in 7 more months.

[@PeanutButter-zx9uz]

You're my life saver! You save me from getting a long nagging session from my Dentist about elastics!

[@chapinero017]

1:00 beware when watching... Your underwear might vanish in the process!

[@dreamer.taurus]

chapinero017 lmao 😂

[@Nikotine.420]

Just like my iPhone

[@Nikotine.420]

chapinero017 what’s underwear?

[@sanaaaja9456]

chapinero017 Hahha😂😂

[@Nikotine.420]

Rebecca Walsh it’s a joke

[@Wildflowerjas]

I have braces now. Omg I love Dr Greg’s teeth. Every time I’m dying with pain, I think about his teeth 😂

[@ItsRave_n]

very helpful! i just got my elastics and i didnt know why i needed them but this helped a lot!

[@erinfoster2196]

Lol love the glasses. I have a hook on all of the back brackets and two on my lower teeth so does that mean I'm getting bands

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Ha thank you! Good seeing you back on the videos! Not necessarily but it is very important to have hooks on your teeth if you eventually need rubber bands, so its there "in case" but usually we do use rubber bands to help finish up your treatment and get your bite right! You seem to really be attentive to the details of your treatment =] You should share your experience on our channels new discussion board / forum myortholife.com ! Officially launching tomorrow :D

[@erinfoster2196]

Dr. Greg Asatrian thank you sooo much your soo much help and have been aswering soo many of my questions. I will be sure to let u know about my experience in that like 😉😀also this really bad thing happened like 2 years ago when I waked my mouth on the bench and I cracked it half horizontally and it was my front adult tooth!!!then there was blood and Broken tooth all over my kitchen floor. So we went to the dentist and got it capped but the cap was uneven ( it was shorter than my other front tooth) so when I got braces the orthodontist assumed it was just shorter, so now it is like longer than the other one. And also it still hurts when he applies pressure to it..... Sorry that was a long stories....

[@nataliehi6601]

Dr. Greg Asatrian I don’t have hooks on my braces but I know I’ll need to wear elastics so do you know what they would do to use elastics

[@erinfoster2196]

Never mind at my last appointment he put them on my upper knine and I asked if I was adventually gonna get elastics and he said that towards the end of my treatment I would get the in a triangle shape

[@slab6046]

I’m 6 week into a class 2 elastic and man my entire top teeth feel spongy and are moving.

[@fluffyfeather39]

...spongey...?

[@JoshuaRamon.]

Did your lower jaw move forward?

[@AimAlovera]

Hi, I have high “top” canines so would I have to wear elastics for them?

[@ambercammack3886]

me too but i have an ortho appointment tmrw and i think i’m getting bands i’ll keep you updated if i remember ! :)

[@DExploress]

Only wear them if he tells u to

[@bestietube8375]

me too , at first i had these spring things but now i have elastics pulling them down so you mightttt

[@FirstLast-sw1gx]

So what exactly are the elastics moving? My jaw placement? Then the jaw just gets muscle memory and stays there after so long of wearing them?

[@sinziethoi403]

Can u talk about how the mid lines would line up after braces because mine right now are not lined up

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's a great question! Towards the end of treatment, using elastics can help fix your bite, which will lead to a midline that is lined up!

[@emlno24]

Dr. Greg Asatrian I only have top braces but my midline isn’t lined up and my ortho said I don’t need bottom braces. What should I do? 😭

[@momomimo23]

Just started my elastics and seriously it's hurt the first time but it gets better on the second day and onward. I already see a lot of changes and I also exercise my mouth by opening and closing my mouth often(when people not looking) to fasten the whole process. 😂 Edit: Even wear it when eating as my doctors said that is the perfect time as you are chewing. Only take it off if I am eating fruits whole. (I am too lazy to cut it smaller)

[@Swanky97]

My ortho sd not to eat w them in? Why?

[@ZakisooAdamsoo]

its harder to chew foods and the remains of the food will stuck in between the elastics. @@Swanky97

[@christinetijerina4296]

can you explain why overbites don't come back after the patient stops wearing elastics when braces come off or at the end of treatment

[@Anoronix]

Ahhh, I just got my spacers I think, they were put in 20 minutes ago, the rubber band thingies ( sorry if there not called spacers, idk what they are called ), honestly they’re not bad, just a little annoying, not that bad. I’m getting my braces on Monday 1/7/19, I’ve been watching all your videos to prepare lol. My orthodontist said I just have crowding on my bottom teeth and just need to straighten the bottom and the top a little bit.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Yup, theyre called spacers! I actually have a video on spacers so you know more about why you received them! =]