[BRACES EXPLAINED] Spacers

[@SanityFalls-1]

I have spacers Right Now And omg they Hurt so much 😭😭😭😭

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Ahh sorry it took so long to get back to you! I'm sure they'll feel better soon, if not, already!

[@chasefinney9589]

LD Ghadi same

[@kara3756]

Okay I’m getting spacers in 4 days and I’m freaking out now!!!! 😭😭😭

[@iceamericanoicy]

@@DrGregAsatrian what if you eat them I'm worried if I do that

[@marybevacqua5635]

@@iceamericanoicy omg I feel the same I'm always worried I'm gonna eat them 😂

[@To_Skouro]

I’ve had braces for four years now. I had wisdom teeth pulled, canine teeth pulled, special type of braces to pull out impacted teeth and even jaw surgery. But out of all that, spacers were by far the most painful experience.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Its so interesting that you say. I have a number of patients that say the same thing!

[@allthingsdelightful8565]

I hate to say this but I agree with this totally. Spacers just were so painful. I don't know how I endured that pain.

[@dennistennis5661]

i had spacers for 4 days you cant eat anything but it only hurts when you bite so its not that bad

[@urwack]

Dennis Tennis omg how long does it last I’m gonna have them for 17 days

[@urwack]

David Salinas I got mine off Friday (5/17) and I got braces and omg my braces don’t hurt at all the spacers were horrible tho

[@coleeschaafsma1824]

I’m getting spacers in 30 mins. And the comments are not making me feel any better about it

[@shruthiarunagiri2773]

I am about to get it in a week... how was your experience so far??

[@sparkle9546]

@@shruthiarunagiri2773 felt like hell

[@sos1474]

I had them put in between my teeth 5 days ago. I can't feel them.

[@sos1474]

@@shruthiarunagiri2773 My experience is good. No pain. I experienced a little discomfort for an hour on day 2, but that was all.

[@badrecords-6476]

So I have spacers above and below my below. It felt really uncomfortable when I was bitting down

[@katelynmarie1857]

i’ve been crying for an hour because my spacers hurt so much

[@sofiaaa5599]

katelyn marie me too

[@octaviousoctavious2104]

Same

[@memoiscray7776]

How old are you?

[@katelynmarie1857]

@@memoiscray7776 15 ahah im weak tho

[@sos1474]

@@katelynmarie1857 Maybe age is a factor. I'm almost 40 and I haven't experienced pain. Sorry you're going through this 😔

[@alma721]

I have spacers but I only have 2 and only 1 on each side of my mouth and THEY DONT FEEL LIKE POPCORN THE FEEL LIKE PAINN

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Oh nooo =X I promise the pain will go away soon! Then you'll forget they are even there

[@alma721]

Braces Explained I got my braces and they hurt for the first few days but now it’s all good thank you 🤞🏼🤗

[@emilygangadeen919]

Ouch me to i got spacers today only 2 on each top side of my mouth

[@lelo4367]

I am going to put after two days I am scared

[@edwardneff1472]

mine dont hurt .-.

[@xtxt9299]

Spacers hurt more than braces for me smh

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Some people say that!

[@angie-du6vz]

Braces Explained Do you get the spacers on before the braces?

[@xtxt9299]

@@angie-du6vz you get it before braces to make space for the bands

[@100millionsubswithoutconte2]

IKR, I hate it rn

[@100millionsubswithoutconte2]

angie yes

[@xsqvz]

at this point i'm just gonna blend my food and chug it because i've been digesting nothing but water for the past 2 days

[@Surrealiantx]

It was like that for a whole week for me!

[@user-sn3ml6wm7o]

@@Surrealiantx I have them rn and it’s pain. I cant eat what I usually eat so I have water 😢😢. But I’m getting them of next Wed and getting my braces ;)

[@r0y_theSpooky_cat]

@@user-sn3ml6wm7o I gonna get them I’m scared I already have braces

[@bilalsaeed8633]

@@r0y_theSpooky_cat bro it hurts so badly, usually I would chew but I can’t chew I have to swallow my food. I’m in day 3 and my bands are kinda moving idk if I should be worried?

[@lesliem2134]

@@bilalsaeed8633 my dentist said if they start moving then that means your teeth are starting to move so i think that’s good

[@itsannikayogirl7019]

A quick hack for going to the ortho Take a pain reliever ( Advil ibuprofen, asprin etc) Bc when they( if they tighten your braces) the medicine will have kicked in so they won’t hurt It worked wonders for me Hope this helps anyone 😊😊😊

[@DemezaBC]

THANK YOU

[@kittykitty0204]

I know this is an old comment but be careful with taking any NSAID pain relievers, as they can slow the blood clotting process. If the dentist needs to do anything such as an extraction, take a non-NSAID pain reliever instead. For just surface ortho/nothing that would result in bleeding, either is probably fine.

[@laurabsaucin3234]

If ur spacers are sore then i have a life hack for u Sleep

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Loll I shouldve mentioned this in my video about pain management! #1 tip for pain, huh? haha

[@carolyneargana5388]

But I can’t really sleep

[@alyssawestfall6175]

I have a 4 and 3 yr old. Sleep? What sleep?

[@tristamann5573]

Well guess what I was trying and I can’t bc it hurts so frikin baddd

[@abigailbrianna7158]

Honestly It works though

[@MR-mz8kq]

i got spacers on my back teeth 4 days ago and it hurts so much i cant even chew. this gets me sooo stressed

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Ahh i'm so sorry! The pain will go away before you know it. Just stick w/ softer foods for the time being & take whatever medication you take for a regular headache. It will pass soon =] You're on your way to a more beautiful smile every day that passes!

[@MR-mz8kq]

Dr. Greg Asatrian thanks i appreciate it 👍

[@emilyduval2379]

Haha Watch when you’re actually have braces

[@jxshuabcmsp4695]

Melissa Duval IM GETTING THEM IN 3 weeks ahh

[@aceplayys7847]

thEY HURT SO MUCHHH

[@mixdbeautea]

Spacers made my life a living hell. I took them out after a few days and luckily my orthodontist was still able to put in my bands with no issue.

[@Minmin-nw4sf]

One of my spacers fell out and I wanted to put it back in, but I swallowed it so uhhh.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Oh no! I would stop by your docs office and ask for them to replace the one that fell out for you!

[@Minmin-nw4sf]

Dr. Greg Asatrian My molars were banded today, so I didn't need to replace the spacer. Thanks for your help!

[@rickishotaf1332]

Minmin lol RIP

[@hannahh821]

Omg u SWALLOWED it!?! Thats what i was so afraid of when i got my spacers

[@Kay-sy1gr]

oof

[@Lazy_littleartist]

Got my spacers in yesterday, as I'm watching this, and my dentist had to really put pressure to get these bands in! I can only chew with my front teeth and crisps are a heck no! I didn't agree to this!

[@aestheticallyme2461]

Omg I know u wrote this 1 year ago but I got 6 today (1 even poped in my mouth while they were putting them on) and omg there so painful and I can’t chew

[@wajahataliawan1207]

Me too 😭😭

[@DerinAded]

I understand your pain I only have 1 on each side because me teeth are so tightly packed. That's why it hurts. My jaws , gum, and mouth overall are on fire

[@walterfan1760]

SAME IT HURT TO CHEW WITH MY FRONT TEETH ANYWAY

[@cloudyylavender02]

OMG SAME YESTERDAY I HAD TO SEPERATE MY PIZZA AND SWALLOW IT WHOLE

[@bluerexgamingz9264]

Pain: Ight imma head in Teeth: ight imma head out

[@yatxchu]

You know how when you had a loose tooth and you would purposely push it against your gums because it would feel good THATS HOW SPACERS FEEL FOR ME 😭

[@anna-pt2eu]

Yoo same its feels like my teeth are gonna fall out 😭

[@ale.xa333]

MY TEETH HURTS SO BAD I HAVE SPACERS FOR LIKE ONE WEEK NOW BUT TOMORROW IMMA GET MY BRACES DONE FINALLY

[@seritamatarazzo]

@@ale.xa333 good luck 👍

[@esmeraldaflores8148]

I have mine on right now and they're a living hell. My gums are so swollen and I can't even swallow my saliva without it hurting 💀😭😭

[@desori]

SAMEEE

[@evistte]

I got spacers today, so far doing good, no pain. Tomorrow is probably going to cause more pain.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Hope that it wasn't too painful! Sorry i've been MIA so long or else I would have responded sooner =]

[@Fzara82002]

Yes me too... right now my pain is more due to premolar extraction rather than due to spacer. Hope it wont cause so much pain tomorrow...

[@americanababy]

Zebra Stripe Slimez I HAVE EM RN THEY HURT SO MUCHHH

[@kierramcclure2320]

BasicallyxEve : I had no pain, at all. I had to wear them twice (both for a week), and I didn’t even notice they were there. I got mine off earlier this week, and got an expander......that’s a nightmare in itself. 😫

[@lv3915]

Kierra McClure How bad is the expander?

[@lolno2157]

You NEED more subscribers!! Best of luck to you, sir!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Wow thank you so much! Feel free to share my channel with your friends =D!

[@lolno2157]

Dr. Greg Asatrian I already have! Once again, Best of luck.

[@six6nix587]

I wish you were my orthodontist. I’m having some severe anxiety at my current office.

[@email16v]

Cool. This was your first video. I've been in braces for 4 months and I just got spacers put in for a tooth that needs to be straightened. My orthodontist had a coiled spring between the two adjacent teeth to make space for this tooth. Now that I have the space there's nothing left but for the wire to pull this tooth into its new home. Finally after 30+ years of being canted inward. So happy. Thanks Dr G for the great videos.

[@SmileInfluencers]

Quality information. Been looking for some videos on braces. Def subscribed

[@SmileInfluencers]

And you missed the camera three times with the gloves

[@carolyneargana5388]

San Diego Dentistry d

[@malb9999]

I got my spacers 7 hours ago, and at first when i put them in it didn't hurt at all just felt uncomfortable after some time like what 5-6 hours i started felling pain and time passed it got worse now i'm crying it hurts so much, after the orthodontist i ate alot of hard food like a bar of snickers and peanuts i think and probably that's why it hurts so much, but yea i hope it goes away....

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Oh nooo =/ check out my video on managing dental pain. HOpefully it can help you some!

[@malb9999]

Sure i'll check it out

[@kiana6273]

Malb I just got my spacers in yesterday and it hurts like hell! 😩🔫 I literally can’t eat anything! I have to start eating soup, yoghurt, applesauce, etc., which isn’t so bad but still sucks :(

[@allthingsdelightful8565]

@@kiana6273 hang in there. I feel for you. Been there. It was rough. I was counting down the day til those things came out.

[@kiana6273]

all things delightful Well I get my expander tomorrow do these will be taken out! 😁 Bad thing is.. I’ll be going through pain.. again. :,)

[@queenbee7181]

Okay so I just got my spacers and to be honest it all depends on your pain tolerance. I got two spacers one on each side of the top part of my mouth, towards the back. Mines personally didn’t hurt but then again like I said before, it all depends on your pain tolerance. Also don’t be scared…I was terrified but i was overthinking it. Btw it’s going to feel weird but you’ll get used to it eventually. I hope this helps!!❤️❤️

[@jojo-vq7tq]

i have a super low pain tolerance, and im honestly scared for the spacers lol

[@goof4i]

@@jojo-vq7tq don't worry. I consider myself as a small-mouthed person, and it never hurt for me. You only feel about a second of pressure when you get them put on and then you will feel fine! When I woke up the next morning, my left side was a little sore but as long as I didn't chew on that side, it didn't hurt. Idk, I'm still on the second day, but don't overthink it! Everything will be fine.

[@interlude6993]

It's not just pain tolerance. You have to realise that the levels of pain being experienced by people are different. Some people have very closely packed teeth, making creating space between them very difficult and painful. For others, it's a lot easier. I have a high pain tolerance but the spacers I have in right now are incredibly uncomfortable and I'm unable to eat anything. The orthodontist putting in my spacers actually struggled so badly to fit in the spacers he had to call in the head orthodontist to do it because it was so tight, there was virtually no space between my teeth.

[@jasminvargas5541]

My spacers don’t hurt... They feel perfectly fine

[@jasminvargas5541]

Yeah never mind😭.

[@mahi327]

Jasmin Vargas LOL

[@Honeybbees]

Bro same rn

[@BrightestBrain]

lol

[@vishal-dr8ge]

i got Separators in my teath yesterday and its paining ................

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Aww, best thing for the pain is taking whatever medication you take for a headache! The discomfort will go away soon, I promise =]

[@ms.t4264]

super heros me too!!!! I cannot eat anything 😭

[@carmentran8078]

Seperators honestly it doesn't actually hurt it just feels weird

[@otrocanal9906]

I don't why exactly but I don't feel that big pain in my teeth yet, I feel this uncomfortable sensation in the mouth but that's it. and I saw the doctor last Friday so he can set the separators I have 8 separators. I'm on my second day. Keep in touch.

[@Kayy722]

I got them about a week ago and they are feeling better lol

[@mary12181993]

Your teeth are beautiful sir!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thank you so much!

[@blockbite.2]

Hello to anyone watching this! If your anything like me, you are here because you're nervous about the process of getting spacers, and I just wanted to share my experience to maybe help some people :). Firstly, everyone saying the pain is unbearable is a little worrying. However, even as someone with low pain tolerance, it really isn't that bad. It may be a bit uncomfortable for the first day or so, and a bit painful too, but just make sure not to put pressure on them and you should be okay. The pain itself is pretty uncomfortable when your teeth are messed with, but certainly nothing as bad as getting a tooth pulled. Just make sure not to put any pressure on your teeth and everything should be okay! The process of getting them on is also quick and painless, only around 5 minutes. Make sure to just prepare some soft foods for the following days and you should be good! Also take some basic anti pain meds like Aleve or Tylenol. Hoped this helped a few people!

[@khadijaqureshi1224]

Getting them tomorrow and I’m so nervous 😭

[@nikitajugga8147]

You are a life saver! My spacer came out the day after my orthodontist appointment. Thanks for this video Doc :)

[@twistedtoess7796]

Spacers never hurt for me when I got them and I had 8 in total hmm

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Ah that's so fantastic! I'm glad you had a good experience with them =]

[@twistedtoess7796]

Braces Explained thanks 🙂

[@cesti3843]

Ouch I have 4 right now

[@jin-bw1lx]

I only have 2 of them and they never hurt! :3

[@elutic4383]

I have 8

[@cheyennebuelterman-fernand4284]

I’ve had my spacers for 8 days now. There was a lot of discomfort the first days and finally day 7 it didn’t “hurt” anymore (just pressure!) but I maintained a soft diet primarily the whole time so far. Those gummy vitamins were tough though!

[@thisguy5427]

Cheyenne Buelterman Wow!

[@jubedabegum5975]

Do i also have to have them for 8 days man i am dieing

[@cheyennebuelterman-fernand4284]

@@jubedabegum5975 That would depend on what your ortho says but it’s usually around 8-12 days.

[@jaz.iqbal.xo_]

Todays my 6th and they are gonna take ‘em out for tomorrow since I’m getting braces after school

[@melillo1227]

I had them for 2 days now and they don't hurt at all

[@kirstyc192]

Day 2 with spacers! Getting adult braces at 27 🥹 I’m so excited! Thanks so much for your videos they are so helpful and informative. Let me just clearly state here it all depends on PAIN TOLERANCE I’ve been through a lot of painful medical things in my life and I consider myself to have a high pain tolerance, although I was watching videos freaking out over all the comments for a week before getting them. They are uncomfortable but not sore. Hope this helps anyone who’s reading all these comments thinking it’ll be so bad. Might not be for you! 💓

[@aswuan]

girl i'm 27, with my second round of braces lol. i just got my spacers... i can't chew gum lol

[@vickilove84]

I got 8 spacers two days ago and it’s extremely painful for me. The bottom ones hurt more than the top ones. I just hope all of this is worth it in the end lol 😂

[@koyin389]

was it

[@Bugsinmystomach]

Jesus EIGHT😟 I only have two and I'm dying omg

[@shardulsingh3383]

Me too the most difficult thing is eating with spacers

[@callawaycreated7774]

Same here!! 8!!! And I’m miserable!!!!!

[@nate8566]

What did you get them for? I had to get some before I got my expander

[@victoriaparoski7901]

For me, the spacers didn’t hurt, it just felt weird being in the middle of my teeth. I still have them and I’m fine with it. It just depends on the person.

[@awalkingquestionmark1249]

Try eating with it

[@tanyawuhan2536]

Yeah i mean not pain kind of feeling closest to itching but not it. What am i even saying😅

[@allthingsdelightful8565]

OMG. I had those spacers put in during my journey at 35. I was in so much pain for two weeks before those came out. I can do the pain just not deal with spacers. Thankfully on my second go round with braces I was told no spacers. Huge sigh of relief.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Oh that's good at least! Sorry you had such a tough time with them!

[@TruongLe-eo8kh]

Man, I'm at 40. I just got 4 spacers in today. So far I don't feel and pain but 2 months ago I had 7 days pain with a small spring they put in.

[@AJopping]

i just got the separators yesterday geting the bands on the 10th it feels like a big chunk of meat in my teeth

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Oh that's super accurate too! I felt like it was popcorn but yeah meat does that too!

[@tiffsuresque_900]

I just got spacers on today! They really hurt to go in bc my mouth is so tiny. 8 spacers in total and ohhhh gosh its been like 2 hours and the headache has started. It's gonna be a long week XD Ive been watching all your braces explained videos, so informative! Brackets officially go on in 7 days!!!!! Been waiting for like 10 years to get these on and I can finally afford them! A 3 year treatment plan with jaw surgery somewhere in the middle. Can't wait for the end product, definitely not looking forward to the pain lol

[@chantellovato4318]

My daughter is getting spacers tomorrow (8 yrs old) and this video eased a lot of anxiety for her. Thanks for the informative video.

[@Rita-23]

I got 2 yesterday. I have more soreness from them forcing the bands between my teeth. Was supposed to have received 8 in total but my back molars are so tight, they stopped trying after the 1st 2. THANKFULLY!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌

[@andrefilipesaramago]

Since I'm treating my mouth I wish I was a dentist. It's awesome the things you can do. I'm super obsessed. It's just so relaxing even if it hurts a bit from time to time

[@lamam96]

Everyone complaining about the pain they are laying! I got them two days ago and the don’t hurt at all! I read the comments and believe me they are laying !

[@justarandomperson7798]

I'm 15 and I want to be a orthodontist 😂 so I'm watching all these videos

[@sumayaa6002]

All the best👍

[@jordynjennings9144]

Have my spacers In now, they actually aren’t that bad! Keen for my braces, been watching all your videos to get me prepared

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's so awesome! Congratulations - I'm excited for your braces journey!

[@kiasimz9848]

Am I the only one who got spacers and didn’t know anything about them and didn’t hurt too bad 😂

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's awesome - glad it went well for you!

[@Prince1911_]

same. i got my spacers on 11/25. got them taken off 12/4. i can easily say they did not hurt (maybe i already had enough space). i just got my braces put on today and i feel pressure/tension but no pain. i was told the real pain comes around the 2-3 day. idk but so far so good. my cousin and brother got braces and they were in pain after only 4 hours after getting them. i hope i’m not jinxing myself into any pain (btw i got my braces on only 14 hours ago). hopefully the next few days to come treats me how these last 2-3 weeks have!

[@udayanganie3774]

I got spacers yesterday and the pain is literary killing me. I can't even have a bun. Have lost weight a lot due to 4 tooth extractions and spacers. DREAMING TO HAVE A FULL MEAL WITH NO PAIN.

[@emely.bonilla]

Bro I had my braces for like 2 weeks and I got the spacers and now my expanders and they hurt like so freakkkkkkiiing badddddd. But I hold in my tears so much my face turned red

[@faizahalomari7868]

I got my spacers yesterday and i woke up at 3 am cuz of the pain and my mouth hurts so bad rn

[@haircandykina]

Thank you so much for this informative video! The dentist recommended spacers for two of my kids (ages 10 and 8) and watching this video really helped me understand what it’s all about. 😊

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Fantastic! Glad I was able to help you out =]

[@amylee3590]

I got spacers last week, I'm 23 and they're still slightly sore but I'm so excited to get my braces in 2 days! My orthodontist has been practicing for a few decades and says I'm one of the most severely crowded cases he's seen. This is going to change my life, your videos have helped me so much!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Woah! That's crazy. Be sure to keep us posted on here with your progress. I'm excited for you!

[@mariellepriest7246]

when i got spacers me and my family went out to eat and i swallowed one of em 💀

[@jihane22]

It's stuck in my throat right now and Idk what to do

[@noviddaily780]

I’m pretty sure I swallowed one in my sleep

[@charlotteorahood4277]

Day one: it doesn’t hurt at all😄 it’s a little uncomfortable but totally fine!! Day two: i woke up crying and I hate everything about life (took me ten minutes to eat a banana so if that gives you any idea of how sensitive my teeth where) and it’s like 10:30 now and all I’ve eaten today was a banana, mashed potatoes and apple sauce anyways I’m gonna go to bed and update you tomorrow 😩😭😭 Day three: much better! I took some pain killers this morning and haven’t felt anything all day, kinda I can’t chew or touch my teeth and all I’ve been eating today has been smoothies, BUT I ate a babell cheese wheel thing I just used only my front teeth

[@gianvmarco]

i just got them today fuck they hurt only the right side hurts tho not the left

[@bitchhey4300]

Im saying it hurts soooo bad. When they first put them in it was very thick. I went home to take a nap and boom i was in PAINN. And i have to have them in for a week😭😭😭😭 it does not feel like popcorn

[@charlotteorahood4277]

@@bitchhey4300 exactly! It’s not popcorn it just feels like.. well a rubber band lol!! But I’m sure you’re doing great, I got my expander and braces a month ago and let me tell you it’s actually less painful so as long as you get through this I’m sure you will do just fine!! Good luck!

[@saramushasha7169]

@@charlotteorahood4277 day four?

[@joannarawley930]

The video explaining spacers was very helpful- thank you!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Of course! Im so glad that you enjoyed it! Make sure to subscribe so you can stay tuned with my new videos!

[@lupixllama4690]

I have 8 it hurts a lot on the first day second it’s sore and hurts when I talked bites of cereal and rice and harder things I suggest to eat soup or Mac and cheese or ice cream

[@kaylaaa317]

Just got metal braces 2 days ago (I’m 26) Can’t eat anything and I’m swollen and in so much pain so I’m searching everywhere for relief so I found your channel n I love it!!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

so happy to help!

[@MSFORD2001]

These things hurt 😢 made my life miserable for 2 weeks

[@klelia5723]

I have spacers now,the first two days were painful but now it's been almost a week and I don't even feel them anymore 👍🏼😁 *EDIT:* I would suggest mouthwash because it helped me.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Great suggestion! Making sure you brush and using mouthwash around the spacers to keep them clean helps a bunch!

[@worldwidearmy4235]

I got spacers today three hours ago and read the comment saying it hurts and also my doc says it does.But i do not see it though.But i keep u updated.

[@fenzycloe3590]

3 years now since first video, amazing I love your videos

[@jonhanaoka2715]

My sons spacer just came out, and I put it right back thanks to your video. Thank you!! (We'll call the ortho tomorrow just to check placement :)

[@MM-mp3mc]

Omg i got those bands in yesterday its so painful 😣 totally regretting getting braces on its a painful experience

[@angelicavelez199]

me too

[@crech6549]

cindy javier same. It hurts because it's literally pulling your teeth in a different positions

[@MM-mp3mc]

Crechiz yeah thats true

[@flowerpower9840]

cindy javier lots of people get braces and tbh it isn’t even that bad, plus In the end it’s worth it :) no pain, no gain.

[@tnyaw2326]

Hang on there! Beauty is pain. Youre not gonna regret the result ;)

[@babyyoda7417]

I remember when I had spacers put in, it was extremely painful the first few days, but getting my braces hurt even more than spacers the first few days of having braces Edit: also, my teeth were more sensitive to cold then they usually are, I have a sensitivity to cold in my teeth, so it’s warm stuff that relieve my dental pain

[@ditmore_sammi]

I’m getting my spacers today and I had them once before. I’m nervous because I forget how they feel and this video helped me relax.

[@jihane22]

I got them today and Idk how but I swallowed one of them when while eating and now it's stuck in my throat and Idk what to do

[@brocandmelissagreenhalgh9628]

I got my spacers 6 hours ago and they were KILLING ME until I drank a smoothie idk why but it helped so much now I feel completely fine :)

[@jojo-vq7tq]

i know this is a year later, but was the smoothie cold? not a dentist but that couldve helped

[@somadmccall1132]

I feel like you are really gentile with your patients, I got spacers a few hours ago and she was so rough with me😕

[@aestheticallyme2461]

I think it’s supposed to be that way bc there cramming a tiny rubber band in a small space that needs to be spread out

[@DandreaIman]

I got my spacers today & they are hurt the first few hours but after that it doesn’t hurt at all. You can’t eat the same foods you would usually eat but try noodles because they helped for me :)

[@luceelu9890]

I got braces yesterday and now I feel like I watch so many videos about braces ol

[@juliapeterson2972]

Wow, I love how you had a lot of info in the video and asked questions as you were going.

[@annamaria-tl5bm]

Right now I have spacers and they hurt so muchhhhh! I am going to get braces in 7 days. Can someone tell me if braces hurt more because I am kind of scared😂

[@frozoneincredible3450]

I just got my spacers today and they hurt like hell but I'm getting braces Sept. 20. I can't imagine braces being any more irritating and painful. Asprin or ibuprofen help

[@annamaria-tl5bm]

My appointment actually got ahead and I am getting them in 2 days. I am freaking out😂

[@charlesiamccrary3476]

I got my braces and spacers on Sept 4 with my braces i felt pressure after 4 hours and then my teeth was very sensitive by that night i took Tylenol which help me my teeth they are still sensitive when i touch it but i cant wait to my spacers come out

[@rosiegonzalez255]

same girl

[@babylynnavarro6578]

Just got mine todayyyyy it didn't hurt much. It's just that it feels uncomfortable

[@alyssabraye2614]

Going through spacers until April 18, 2019

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Done tomorrow!!

[@hecate1075]

im getting spacers today, a week or so before i get my maxillary expander to make room, and these comments are scaring the living hell out of me

[@jojo-bo8er]

am i the only person who didnt experience any pain with my spacers (i had 4). i had them for almost 2 months, and i did two rounds, and i didn’t experience much pain at all. the only pain i would get was sometimes i would be chewing food and the spacers would get pushed into my gums, but that’s it. now i have my expander and i also haven’t experienced any pain what so ever, just a lisp and a bit of uncomfortability. maybe i have a high pain tolerance or something, idk. all i can say is that i was so so so scared about spacers and expanders when i saw what people said in the comments, but i want everyone to know, that it truly is not that bad. sure it is different for everyone, but it really is not as bad as everyone makes it seem

[@rajanurfarahain2850]

Thats why you have to use it for 2 months while us only 7 days

[@jaladavis6545]

Does everyone have to get spacers when they get braces?

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Hello! Not everyone. If your orthodontist uses brackets on your molars instead of bands, then there is no need for spacers!

[@kittenlitter1]

mine put them both on

[@dungnguyen2605]

@@DrGregAsatrian do bands work better than brackets? I mean why don't all othordontists use brackets on the molars so we aren't hurt that much?

[@ImNotTellingYou-ht8uq]

I didn’t luckily 😊 I feel bad for all of you that have.

[@wandacruzvi]

My son will be getting braces put in a few weeks. The Dr didn’t mention having spacers put in. Is it necessary before braces? Why or why not?

[@angelamancera7492]

I had 5 spacers put in ( 1 on top and 4 on the bottom) , and to be honest it didn’t hurt all I felt is a little soreness but nothing to bad .. Monday is my braces day!

[@gracielaa.7]

1 hour into having the spacers in, I can feel the pain coming in 😩😩

[@Englishalte]

I just got my spacers today, and the comment section is making me freak out, its just 2 hours but I am okay, no severe pain

[@marnie9452]

If you are getting spacers, Have so much freaking fun.

[@feefko6668]

they're not that bad for me lol but yeah h a v e f u n

[@amina6655]

Please, do a video on teeth overcrowding. I have an overcrowded mouth and they aren’t many videos on the topic of overcrowding.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Sounds like an excellent idea for a video. Thank you for the suggestion! Make sure you sub so you get notified when it comes out =]

[@thatquizletgirl4425]

Getting my spacers tomorrow!!! I’m so excited!!

[@Nizho]

Wow, a lot of people are talking about how painful it is, mines are just a little sore, but getting my braces tomorrow.

[@nadchos7463]

surprisingly spacers for me isn't painful at all when I'm not doing anything, but when I try to eat anything its impossible because it becomes really painful

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Aww haha at least its not painful when you arent eating

[@victorotalvaro9715]

I just got spacers 3 on one side and 2 on the other. The pain is so bad when I eat.

[@missykaymcintyre4710]

I have had spacers 3 times and now I have appliances and November 27th I'm getting braces. THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING

[@nicolebilder1571]

I got mine yesterday. I have 10 in total, I thought it was REALLY gonna hurt but it's not that bad I mean it does hurt but its more so uncomfortable but bearable.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

so happy to hear you're having an okay time with them!

[@angwa7030]

I'm reading the comments and now wondering why mine don't hurt at all. Update ~ I hate it.

[@pillermen2339]

It hurts like hell

[@barbaramejia3899]

Now I know what there gonna do in my 2nd appointment thank you doctor

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Absolutely! Glad I was able to help you out!!

[@a_al3nzy698]

It's so painful and considered the most difficult stage of the calendar

[@christiancontreras4149]

i think this way is so much easier than using separating pliers

[@Andy_does_stuff]

I had 12 and they hurt for the first day then they just felt weird now they’re fine =]

[@syahidahnasir3440]

I got spacers yesterday and it didn't hurts at all only discomfort 😚

[@DrGregAsatrian]

That's great!

[@samanthamontalvomeals4246]

thank u so much for this video i have to get spacers soon and been scared u making this video leaves me no longer as frightened thank u

[@xsaylessbodyz4530]

If you Hispanic like I am I got spacers yesterday and here is a food you can eat this is soft: Tamales they are really soft and really good I hope this helped 😊

[@mollyjolinger]

Ugh i just got 6 spacers on the top of my mouth and it feels like someone is stabbing my gums. I haven't eaten solid food for days it hurts so bad lol

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Aww I'm sorry =/ it should feel better very soon!

[@IM_ACID]

Molly Topf same bro, I just got mine 2 days ago it hurts like bad shit

[@coyoteteeth3806]

I just got spacers yesterday, and one band already started ripping :((

[@lovelydolltime8006]

For anyone who thinks spacers are painful, they're nothing compared to having the gold chain for an impacted tooth tightened every 2 weeks or the recovery of having your wisdom teeth removed.

[@Davdngo]

I got 8 spacers yesterday I’ve gotten my wisdom already taken out and the pain from the spacers is far much worse. I am unable to properly brush my teeth nor eat solids. At first it was just pressure and now it’s pain and extreme sensitivity!!

[@interlude6993]

I'm in the same exact shoes as you. On day 3 rn TT how long did it take for the pain to go away? Or were you sore until you got the braces? How were the braces themselves

[@Davdngo]

@@interlude6993 two weeks of pain…it was to the point were cold water hurt my teeth so I’m praying for you…. Again pain is different for everyone but the pain was excruciating for me. I’ve gotten my braces installed on the 4th week and after the spacers pain the pain from the braces itself has been a piece of cake.

[@interlude6993]

@@Davdngo thanks for responding... it sounds like it was really tough. I'm on day 6 and I still have a week to go. hoping braces are less painful for me as well, i ended up taking a lot of ibuprofen to deal with the spacers which has made it a lot easier.

[@Aarnavo]

They hurt for 2-3 days. Then they are literally unnoticeable.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

exactlyyy

[@aidanld1207]

i’m getting spacers tomorrow. i’m scared from the comments.

[@jennalol6857]

I- do they hurt?? I get them in three days 😃

[@aidanld1207]

they did for the first day or two but jsut take tylonal, and u will be ok:)

[@melanchlyspur5201]

i just came back from my ortho, i have 8 in total and they don’t hurt yup

[@melanchlyspur5201]

nvm

[@KotnisYT]

@@melanchlyspur5201 lol

[@thepigs7740]

People saying they have 2 or something amount of spacers Me: mate. I just got 8 spacers and it doesn't hurt.

[@hollytaylor6202]

Mine keep slipping and sliding. ALL DAY LONG! Someone who worked with an orthodontist told me that once the spacers did their job, they would do that. IT IS SO ANNOYING! She also said that you had to leave them alone. YEAAHHHH.... that’s been a struggle. I constantly move them. I have another three weeks with these little demons. 😭😡😖

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Oh man! Yeah if they are wiggling around that means that the space has been achieved and that there is enough room for the bands. If you take them out though, the space may close, so unfortunately you do have to bear with these little demons a bit longer! =X

[@curateitgorl]

Subscribed! I just got spacers yesterday and woke up with the pain everyone is mentioning about. However, it was bearable for me. It could be worse like getting a tooth extracted. Anyway, your informal knowledge of braces and such helps me understand. Thank you!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Thanks for the subscription! So happy to have you here with us =] Hang in there.. lot of fun stuff ahead with your braces journey! Be sure to share it on YT and instagram and tag me =]

[@mellmag3723]

I have 8 spacer in my mouth I already dreamt about my teeth breaking from the pressure.

[@gauntlettolife833]

An excellent Playlist Dr Greg ! Great to see New Zealand on a Map of the World