10 Braces Tips / Life Hacks

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Find an orthodontist near you! asatrianortho.com/the-dentist-locator

[@matcha_eats_drywall]

what should i do if i have a knocked wire that wont pop back in? (it has no other brackets securing it)

[@sharinayoub6630]

What happens if I have a teeth on the on the top of my teeth and I don't know if you know what I'm saying so sorry but if you know can you please let me know because I'm going to get braces soon 😊

[@Yolanda_XO]

Can you do a comparison video between the In Brace (smart wire) and complete lingual braces. I’m trying to decide which one to ask for as I am older now and definitely want something hidden. Also info on permanent lingual wire retainers. Very curious and looking forward to my new journey. Thank you!

[@therecommender7310]

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[@neykolyutov67]

Hi! I have a kinda serious problem. I was in class and I fell on the back of my chair, hitting my head and my braces poked my bottom lip making a like piercing but the hole didn’t go to the outside. Its numb the next day, I tried putting something cold but I didn’t feel the coldness when I put it on my lip. I’m kinda scared what should I do? 😰

[@honeywren]

0:55 1 Braces react to temp 1:40 2 Eat before appointment 2:35 3 Don’t use teeth as tools 3:16 4 Mouthguard with braces 4:30 5 Always have wax and topical numbing gel 5:18 6 Rinse with saltwater 5:30 7 Always have chapstick 6:05 8 Good oral hygiene 7:00 9 Wear rubber bands properly 7:58 10 Educate yourself on your brace’s journey 8:40 11 Don’t miss appointments You’re welcome everyone

[@ilikeylikey1562]

Yay

[@suzannedevreugd]

Thanks

[@areviktarverdyan2756]

Thank you

[@ziippy-]

Tysm this was so helpful

[@rockvarney3680]

Thank you so much!!

[@George-ps5]

It’s great to hear when you say “when I had braces” :)

[@Osedeyforyou]

This just have me a little more hope

[@imo7do]

Four days left to remove my braces. It was a nice journey with valuable tips Thanks Dr. Greg

[@IvanGonzalez-tg6ki]

how long did u have them on for and how u feelin now bro

[@xllestgurlx3945]

Update us bro

[@StephanieRZ]

Aww for real, relatable :)

[@lilyrb11]

Who is watching this a day before braces? 😅

[@yoitskiraa]

I just got mine tighted, they hurt at first so I recommend eating a lot of smoothies

[@lilyrb11]

I got them yesterday and I had a smoothie it was the best smoothie I’ve ever had!! Also they hurt SO MUCH!! 😭😭

[@yoitskiraa]

@@lilyrb11 for real 😭🙏 it stops after a couple days and if u have rubber bands remember to always keep them in, because if you just put them in sometimes they can hurt extra like when u take them out

[@lilyrb11]

@@yoitskiraa Oh I don’t have rubber bands, but I think I’m gonna knock my teeth out so… ☺️

[@yoitskiraa]

@@lilyrb11omg 😭😭 that sounds so scary I hope that it doesn’t hurt horribly!

[@kraftytechniques8051]

POV: you’re binging braces videos because you’re getting braces soon

[@Hockeylover2024]

Me rn

[@Hockeylover2024]

Getting sunday

[@LolEdits-n4w]

Mee getting them in 2 days

[@umarulhaqanas4247]

Message to all my bros and sisters who are or have got those braces .... I know that shit hurts 😫 yeah I know they hurt freaking alot coz I too have them but remember those spacers, expanded, wires, bands and aligners they all are just a quiet tough obstacle we have to live with for few months or years for that beutiful teeth u gonna have 😀 so don't worry when u feel its unbearable cry a bit it will relieve u but just remember never to give up .. SO BE HAPPY AND FACE THE BRACES YOUR FREIND WHO HELPS U BUT ALSO HURTS U FOR YOUR OWN GOOD WITH CONFIDENCE 😊😊 thanks doc for the tips ✌

[@lavenile]

I got my braces today , and I am surely gonna binge watch all of your videos as I can't sleep today with this pain 😩

[@truthseeker8752]

Hi Dr Greg can you do a video on how the orthodontist determines when its time to take your braces off? Like what are the factors?

[@jboy8746]

Up

[@jimzalonzo77]

Up

[@ghost_on_a_skateboard7890]

Up

[@syifaaulia9958]

Up

[@lulahgloglo7788]

up

[@Sive_Nyanda]

Day 3 with my braces. This channel is super useful!

[@DARK-st1cr]

Me too

[@Osedeyforyou]

I'm on day two.. lucky I got here ❤

[@itsshirley]

got my braces earlier and I'm still trying to educate myself by binge watching braces related videos!

[@catherineramirez7757]

I just had my braces for a month so I'm still learning to addapt. Thank you Dr. Greg for your informative videos. 😊

[@anmorgan3129]

Me too!! 1 month on the 1st. Hang in there! We got this 😁

[@shayjc9095]

Wow I didn’t realize in 2 weeks It’ll be one year since I got my braces! I’ve been watching your videos since I got them and You have been soo helpful on my braces journey! Tysm!! 😄😄

[@DrGregAsatrian]

I'm so glad! so happy to help ! =]

[@oliviaemotion9091]

Do you still have them

[@shayjc9095]

@@oliviaemotion9091 no I had them removed 6 months ago. Earlier then what i supposed to have them for.

[@aneemjar2494]

Got my braces day before yesterday Watched this channel today and subscribed to educate myself about my braces journey

[@MessiRonaldoandaviationfan909]

Hi your dog is so cute also I'm half way through having braces I've had braces for eight months now and have eight months left and I have to get my braces tightened on Monday or Tuesday

[@JustifyingT]

Same I’m nine months in

[@Error-lw1go]

just got mine on today,feels really weird

[@MessiRonaldoandaviationfan909]

@@Error-lw1go I hope it goes well for you

[@Error-lw1go]

@@MessiRonaldoandaviationfan909 Thanks

[@MessiRonaldoandaviationfan909]

@@Error-lw1go you're welcome

[@stephanielynn9808]

That numbing gel tip + warm salt water has been in heavy use this last week when I recently got a gum graft & the swelling caused my lip to develop an ulcer over a front bracket with the little stick part. That was worse than the graft site healing. It's mostly healed now, but the ulcer spot kept hooking on the bracket ;-;

[@WilloReaper]

I just started my 2 year journey today. These tips are amazing. Ive been reading and watching so many videos. Thankyou! And hello Sasha!!! Shes so cute!

[@healheartandmind]

Thank you so much. I've always wanted to get braces since as a kid. I'm educating myself on it before I get them, and your channel is a life saver. Thanks again✨

[@coolerthanyou4797]

I saw a comment like this and uh imma take you along on my braces journey! (I hope I remember make sure to like so I do 💀) 1/28/22- today I got impressions, pictures, and X-rays I hated the impressions, But I’m going to be getting braces on 2/24/22! Keep you updated! (I’m really excited but I know I won’t be after I get them) 2/16/22 ahh ok so 8 more days until I get braces! And my friend got braces yesterday, and I didn’t even know he was gonna get them but that’s ok, I’m also so nervous how I’m gonna look 😬 2/24/22 ok so I just got braces and they are kinda sore but yeah 3/13/22 they only stopped hurting like this week worst pain EVER- omg 😩

[@FTGrental]

I’m getting braces in two days😭 and anyone else hear in 2024

[@rohitarora7142]

It's been 3 days since I got braces.

[@aarzookhan_08]

I also got it one month ago

[@skysky6053]

Just got mine yesterday 😅

[@divaakarnatrajan948]

Today I got it

[@Yellabonemikey21]

Getting mines today

[@sarhanobel2346]

i haver braces and i broke 6 brackets, a some tips 1. don't chew on any ice, or any gum, some freeze dried candy, or any gummy candies. may brake or bend brackets or wire. 2. eat freeze dried fruits like apple, bananas, pears, etc. 3. ask a ortho abt freeze dried candy or look it up. 4. stay away from biting any meatal items, will bend wires, brake brackets. 5. don't eat anything to crunchy, may brake brackets. have a nice day and that's all the tips I can give you today :)

[@ratibaahmed8899]

I got mine like 3 hours ago and its hurting so bad

[@Techlexicon]

fr me rn

[@Violet7095]

Just subscribed to your channel my 11 year old daughter is getting braces Tuesday and want to be informed of all the do's and don't before she gets them.

[@leahjohnson7884]

I get my braces tomorrow, and these tips helped soo much!

[@unknown-xv4yo]

ayee! i just got mine yesterday :)

[@halaalborno5523]

I got mine today!!! :D

[@megaknightcr7113]

@@halaalborno5523 did it hurt im getting mine in 3 days

[@halaalborno5523]

@Drippy codm it hurts the first 2 days but after that you'll just get used to it and I recommend using chapstick and wax it really helps! Hope this helps!

[@halaalborno5523]

@@megaknightcr7113 👈 oops I didn't know how to use this lol thanks KZbin

[@enzobermudez2218]

It's been 6 years since I first got my braces. For 6 years I have not been brushing my teeth enough, I've always been missing my dentist appointments, I don't get them cleaned by my dentist. Now I have cavities on every single one of my teeth they are also starting to go back to how they used to be before I had braces on.

[@jovansalagma8601]

I just got braces this week, and thanks for the tips. Hopefully this is a good journey for me and to those who have braces. Blessings

[@newsflash6593]

Just got braces installed today! Great video and tips!

[@caeyfifi8810]

Same😂🤲🏽😊

[@gabbychadwick974]

Getting my braces in less than 12 hours 😅 kind of nervous. Been bingeing all your videos.

[@tonyasbeautylooks]

Same!

[@nehaa365]

I got my my braces today and you're channel is great, I know now I'm gonna binge a lot of braces videos. A new subscriber here!!

[@pupgang3666]

Pov: you're educating yourself because you're getting braces soon

[@mjquinto3546]

Thanks Dr. Greg! All your videos helped me a lot with my braces journey! It's been a year now since I had my braces! ☺😁

[@jadeandersonandimnotagirlt6496]

I got a water pick for Christmas and that’s a life changer

[@CyricRO]

I got a waterpik and a oral-b IO9, but my orthodontist says they are bad, and I should instead use a manual toothbrush and interdental brushes. I'm not sure why my orthodontist feels this way, but I'm 1000% sure my oral hygiene is better with an electric toothbrush. I don't like ignoring the orthodontist's instructions, but my oral hygienist says my brushing is fantastic, so I'm thinking to maintain my current waterpik (and interdental brushes) + oral b io9 routine. I tend to brush too hard when I use a manual brush.

[@SoulsOverScrolls]

i think they say the electric brush is bad because it’s hard to brush the gum with the brackets on your teeth and they want to make sure your gums stay healthy during treatment. But i use an oral b io too and i haven’t had a problem either

[@ericnqvsamules6370]

Thank for the new video! I mention to my ortho Dr Prero that I watch your video and he said he would let you know your subscribers wanted more . Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule! Happy New Year!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

I saw your video w/ Dr Prero! Sorry, Im just getting caught up w/ comments. thats awesome! haha tell him I say hi next time you're in!

[@romeoespina2736]

I just got my braces today. Thanks for the hacks.😊

[@adegjosh2949]

Just got mine installed today, great tip 👍🏽

[@mtrudo]

My oldest is 8 and getting the top teeth done in a few weeks. I haven’t had them since a kid and want to just refresh to make her more comfortable (she’s very anxious). Thanks so much for the tips

[@kurtotto3331]

Just about to get braces myself and this is already so helpful, thanks so mugh

[@juliah8018]

it's been exactly 7 months today since i got my braces !

[@luqmanhaqim8087]

Hi Dr Greg, I've had my braces for a year already and I'm still in the process of aligning my teeth. My orthodontist says that my teeth are exceptionally stubborn because I have dense bones around my teeth. Are there any other biology-related things that could prolong treatment? Have you ever had patients who have similar case to mine?

[@johndavidbrunson9958]

I was very frustrated as an adult to have braces put on in 2018 and I am "expected" to have completed my treatment in 2023. it's thought depending on the situation. my ortho company switched doctors on me 3 times so far and each have made different changes to my treatment. I won't be surprised if it takes longer than 2023 as it's much harder to do treatment as an adult than a younger person. Best of luck to you.

[@anonymous27963]

​@@johndavidbrunson9958 have u got em off

[@meleks_vlog222]

dont say discomfort say pain

[@thebracketclub1725]

The first tip about how the wire reacts to different temperatures is so interesting, I had no idea! I'll bear that in mind as I have plentttty of adjustments ahead of me.😅Thanks so much!

[@LondynBovia]

Just got braces td and omg this is so helpful thank u

[@cristinavee5542]

I’ve had my braces off for a year now but I love your videos lol

[@zinhle_dladla]

9 months with braces thank you for this

[@ucheokwudili1285]

This really helps because my daughter is getting braces

[@imarandomgirl.]

Day one with just the bracs BUT the rubber bands 💀 Today i got braces on my lower teeth and damn it probably hurt more then the first time. In 1 or 2 months im finally gonna get the rubber bands to push my lower jaw.

[@karismahendricks3237]

Getting braces soon, hopefully within the next week or so. I’ve been insecure about my smile for as long as I can remember

[@pakheedubey]

I got my braces yesterday. I hope the journey would be great

[@vante.07]

I got my 2-3 weeks ago! Good luck! All the pain will be worth it in the end 💓

[@joeydemama1031]

@@vante.07 How are u now? Does your jaw and cheek feels sore?

[@vante.07]

@@joeydemama1031 good! that feeling was just for 1 week, it doesn't even feel like I have them now.. But Yesterday i got power chains to close the gap between the lower front teeth (because they extracted 1 tooth) I just felt very sore yesterday, today it's not that bad!

[@Elevatingtransportation370]

I’m going to be getting braces in 2 weeks and this video really helped me out

[@DragonKing-be9tw]

What is the point of bending or flattening the wire?

[@keziaadumuah4963]

Can someone with localized aggressive periodontitis get braces? Can you make a whole video on it

[@AmyKnits]

OMG, Sasha is the cutest little pup! Welcome little bebe!

[@flydazedator26]

I just got my braces and 2 tooth molar extractions (upper left&right) 3 days ago and biting is hard af 🥺

[@sakshik14434]

It's been a month since I got my braces . Thank you for these tips❤

[@jaxsonduggan2344]

hi i got my braces today! p.s. i like your eye brows!

[@fl8734]

Why is one side of my teeth already closing and the other is not. Closing gaps for missing teeth with braces.

[@haydan838]

Same

[@jorgeamartinez7866]

i know this was 3 weeks ago but welcome Sasha to the braces club!

[@BrodyDaGoatt]

Getting my top set of braces tomorrow, wish me luck! :)

[@Ollie-f7h]

Good luck!

[@msqueenja6805]

I take Motrin or Tylenol before adjustments.. it helps a great deal

[@haanisultan2371]

I always stare at ur eyebrows and teeth while hearing u sir. Energetic

[@Meg-xr7ic]

OMG Sasha is literally the cutest dog

[@austinmoore26]

I’m getting mine Thursday after I pay them

[@aaronaustrie]

Thanks. Very useful info. I’m nearing the end of my braces. I can’t wait to get them off 🙌🏾😂

[@joannebhaggien7127]

Just got my braces yesterday...trying to come to terms with it...but the pain is not helping 😅...so came down here to do some research and found this super helpful...thankyou so much...i need the wax and numbing spray for sure...😊

[@angilettebrown8493]

Is it safe to eat dumpling with braces ?

[@kukuaekuban997]

Pls talk about having a frenectomy during your braces journey

[@Crybaby-f3n]

I didn’t know i was going to get braces so it’s the next day im in pain and binging braces tips 😢.

[@rogerlopez1944]

Hey, thanks for this really helpful video! Do you also recommend Sisu mouth guards for braces as well?

[@jessijacobs8]

OMG the woofie!!!! She's soooo cute!! 🐾🐾🐾🐾 New subscriber instantly 😛😆💕

[@da_rebelqueen]

I’m getting them today and I’m scared

[@StarOnABudget]

he really made me get up and put some lip balm on .. fr HAHA

[@Osedeyforyou]

Call me impatient🙂, but does this mean if i keep my mouth mostly warm that the reshaping will jappen faster?... I just got mine and its a little uncomfortable

[@caseywilson2011]

I’m getting braces in a couple weeks and I’m so nervous 😟

[@rileyhunter4210]

I just got mine on yesterday, Thanks for the tips!

[@Iam_Vasanth]

How does it feel ?

[@ameliasoldatova1471]

i’m getting my braces off next week!

[@jennawhitfield]

Congrats! How long did you have them?

[@ameliasoldatova1471]

@@jennawhitfield 2.5 years!

[@jennawhitfield]

@@ameliasoldatova1471 I guess I should be happy I was quoted 20 months 😂 excited for you

[@ameliasoldatova1471]

@@jennawhitfield haha i was quoted 20 months as well and i never wore my elastics and stuff so i had them for almost an extra year😂.

[@lujainsuleiman3620]

I recently took my braces off and I miss them 😬 but I'm happy without them too 🤣🥺

[@zorbah350]

I have to give him props on the "So brace yourself" joke cmon now

[@larmirark375]

Had braces in 3 days and it sucks...it hurts, not like hitting your toe with a hammer, but like constant numbness in whole mouth. 2 years are a lot, but I guess the end result will be worth it. Will be a interesting food choice the next years....; yoghurt, pasta, rice, smoothie and soup... oh well, I’m not the only one in this situation))

[@ericiaoquinn]

Thanks this helps alot … this is awesome

[@yurfave9390]

I think braces made me discipline. For the first time in a long while I had to use something other than my teeth to open a glass bottle

[@dmitriykhegay1362]

Hello! Im a doctor too. I know your uncle Charlie

[@Ollie-f7h]

Just got braces 2 days ago, it hurts the most on the second day. Like this if it was helpful :)

[@peeppeeped]

i'm getting braces in about a week and i'm *so* angry about it, because i *like* my teeth right now, i like my gaps (i can shoot water through them!) and i see no reason to 'fix' it (why spend so much money on something i have no problems with?), especially because it hurts so much. at least i have a good excuse to not talk to people i don't want to, i guess.

[@olingecko]

I used to have a dog named Sasha! Your Sasha is so cute!

[@ARI-vk6eo]

I’m supposed to get my braces off in 3 weeks but I haven’t been wearing my elastics so I’m scared 😂

[@Idkwhatt0put200]

How do you chew with braces without wires in the back of your mouth? And on a barely defended kanine

[@mattheauperry8358]

I got Pitts 21 self ligating braces last week and i realized I dont have bands. Do you have a video talking about those and how they are different from regular braces? thank you :)

[@mahekgodara1374]

My orthodontist don't have colored rubber bands😭. They said they don't order colored ones and only order clear ones. And I just don't use turmeric in my food and it helps soo much and my rubber bands don't stain .

[@mahekgodara1374]

It's been 2 months with my braces and I just love and hate them at the same time.

[@emilynames8970]

I'm getting wisdom teeth out on 13th and braces on 28th all in December

[@Ollie-f7h]

hey Doc! I have headgear and braces, but the wire in my braces goes through the headgear wire so I can't put the headgear in! Did they make a mistake? Please explain this.

[@jammastacrystizzy]

Hi doc! I'm 2 weeks into my ortho treatment ( 32 y/o with severe crowding) . So happy to finally get braces and have been adamantly cleaning and flossing my teeth (also got a waterpik!) I've noticed though my gums have become considerably swollen. I'm hoping it's just my mouth adjusting to the braces and not anything to do with cleaning since I feel like I've been keeping my teeth pretty dang clean! Is gum swelling normal at this beginning stage? Thanks for all you do!

[@IrrIdk]

Yes gum selling is very much normal, not only with the inclusion of braces but flossing properly during earlier stages(braces or not) will cause bleeding and such but don’t let that discourage you, you are on the right path.

[@zuss1587]

Just got mine today, they dont hurt but I can always feel them and its hard asf to eat

[@NtwananoN]

Thank you Doc 😬

[@user-wh7xj2hl2d]

I’m getting braces on Tuesday 🎉🎉

[@maly9991]

Can I use Electric Toothbrush for cleaning, already wearing braces..

[@saimayaseen6585]

Orthodontic brushes are more comfortable while wearing braces...

[@angeljohnson4337]

I just got mine yesterday. I can’t stand the bite block my teeth do not touch even though I know it to improve my bite. So irritating

[@saiyan92-ni4kx]

If you have a bit of an over bite will power chains and elastics help with the overbite compared to head gear?

[@claytonh6781]

I would like to know wth no one has designed brackets that are more smooth or dome shaped on your teeth. So your lips don't jump over the brackets like a shelf