Getting Braces Myths DEBUNKED

[@DrGregAsatrian]

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[@megandick7201]

Thank you for all these videos I was terrified of getting braces in March but I’m feeling a lot better and I just got a water flosser 🙂

[@eohcahlwls1063]

How many years did you study to finally become an orthodontist?

[@sashonming1231]

I have a broken tooth that I'd love to fixed

[@RealGalaxyGamers]

You should also explain that Invisalign and other aligners are not for most people! They are meant for people with very minor issues! Smile Direct Club is crap

[@mistythecat3050]

It would be interesting to hear your opinion about online orthodontics such as smile direct club

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Great idea! =]

[@GeneseJ]

I love this idea!

[@mizzhllywd]

@@DrGregAsatrian could you also do a video on how your face changes as a result of braces? And maybe one on bruxism with braces.

[@TheMoises1213]

Yess!! Waiting for him to talk about that

[@teaganscott3928]

I got a smile direct add while watching this

[@emilyhudders1643]

I get my braces off February 16 and I’m scared and excited at the same time. So I actually got mine off yesterday and it was not that bad. It does not hurt really at all.

[@anjelynn7314]

Why are you scared

[@emilyhudders1643]

@@anjelynn7314 I am scared because I’ve heard some stories from my friends like it hurt and that is was uncomfortable.

[@mistythecat3050]

I get mine on February 17

[@prllysra]

@@emilyhudders1643 getting your braces off actually doesmt hurt at all, if you have sensitive teeth maybe a little bit

[@x-fayad-x8828]

@@emilyhudders1643 apparently it feels the same when you get them on ( they hurt a bit after a day or so)

[@aesthetic_marshmellow1433]

Umm. I would never want to get braces if my braces looked like this 6:23

[@patriceleray910]

I really need to show this to my Tito, he needs to know that he can still get braces at 43. I think he's quite young to be honest.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Absolutely!

[@msheartface5288]

Definitely Pat, I know a 58 yr old and all good no regrets...

[@readingteacher1168]

I got braces at age 61 - yes I did and I'm almost done!!!

[@amberdb04]

Facts. I’m 37 on my 18th month

[@kijana2030]

@@readingteacher1168 living your best life 😍

[@plentifulskies]

ooh! could you maybe do a video on open bites? i don’t see people talk about them often enough and i’m genuinely curious on their treatments and causes!

[@Cat-hb3cf]

This is so true. I have braces for almost a month already but I didn't feel any pain at all. Just a little discomfort but not enough to make me take any painkillers. I thought my braces weren't working but I do see small progress here and then. Everybody is different.

[@ye23.]

Really appreciate the informative videos as a person with braces! The wisdom tooth is one misconception I had. I was convinced the horizontal wisdom tooth is preventing one tooth not becoming straight

[@neomashishi3532]

Well brace yourself 😂😂😂😂

[@DrGregAsatrian]

😂

[@asprescribed_966]

Doc, why my teeth hurt when it's near the time to tighten up? The pain is unbearable ugh...

[@cristalgalindo7094]

same

[@asprescribed_966]

@@cristalgalindo7094 did yours hurt when it have been 3 weeks after?

[@cristalgalindo7094]

@@asprescribed_966 yep, about 3 weeks after. I always found it so strange lol

[@atsukoo1851]

Well, usually when your teeth are really clean and you keep up with dental hygiene, your teeth hurt more than if you had plaque and stuff. It means your teeth are shifting and that your wires are straightening out. (Lol idk if this will help but hey)

[@ellie04026]

my friend just got her braces off today and her teeth look really good. we both got braces within the same week, but i am very jealous because she got hers off much sooner than i will 😂

[@localdumpsterfire5267]

Not a myth but as a kid I was super obsessed with this book called “Smile”. It was about a girl in the 1990s who had braces after a terrible accident and every second she had on her braces they would hurt. The book also showed how the old tightening process worked, how hey are put on, etc. As a kid this destroyed the way I saw braces since I would always romanticize the idea of having braces. When I got them I thought I would be a goner. Again, the book was set in the 1990s. When I actually got them I did feel some pain however everything else wasn’t as bad.

[@moonwalker_jackson5536]

i read that book when i was in like 5th or 6th grade lol

[@imjustbnmevanellopeii7359]

Omg i love that book

[@rebeccacardin1134]

I'm 27 and have a consult with an orthodontist in a couple weeks, I have so many questions for them. My biggest problem is that both of my canine teeth are impacted and I still have my primary teeth. I watch this channel so I will gain some kind of knowledge before I get braces

[@rainbowpandasays8851]

Dr. Greg is my orthodontist, and this is what he did in my case. I started at 30 ,I had impacted canines with baby teeth in their regular place. Wisdom teeth removed first ,then bond and expose surgery -I had a chain to pull the canine down. One canine was in a spot that would cause too many side effects so it had to stay and both baby teeth canine teeth pulled then a pre molar pulled planned was for the molar next to it would be shifted ,shaved and shaped to look like a canine. I also had too much crowding on my bottom side and had a “bull dog “ bite so my bottom premolars were pulled and the gaps have now closed. All in all it has been 2 years in braces so far I think I have 4 months to go. Out of pocket Cost -with my good insurance -total $3,500 because I had to get treated for moderate periodontist in the beginning. The difference is significant. It is a dream come true for me to have straight, white teeth. So worth the cost,pain, hassle, and effort to get to where I am. If I could of done it earlier I would of, no regrets and can’t wait to get my braces off.

[@rebeccacardin1134]

@@rainbowpandasays8851 I had my consult 2 days ago, my orthodontist is suggesting his easiest method for treatment for me, which is to have one tooth on the bottom be pulled, since I have some gum recession there, and the other teeth will be pulled into place which will free up a bit of space from overcrowding. Both baby teeth will be removed, in addition to my impacted canines being removed as well, I have no room at all to have them brought into place, and could potentially be fused to the bone, so he doesn't want to risk that. He mentioned that my first premolars (I believe he called them) are already a bit pointy so those can be adjusted and pulled into place to act as my canines. He told me I would be an 18-24 month case, and said I would be a good candidate for invisalign, which I don't think I would want. So I'm getting top row ceramic, bottom row metal. My out of pocket cost after insurance is about $3900, but had to make a minimum $500 down payment, so am still responsible for $3400 now. I will be having the 5 teeth extracted next month and once healed from that, I can being the braces process.

[@nl7319]

Hey, could we have a video on different whitening methods? E.g. the effectiveness of whitening toothpastes, vs professional whitening vs at home kits and which one is best in certain cases. Thanks !

[@makeupandmusicgirl]

“Well brace yourself. See what I did there?” When I tell you I CHORTLED

[@beeyouteafool9561]

I just got my braces yesterday and I'm so glad for this channel! Super informative! One thing that I've heard no one talk about is the cement thing that my ortho put over my molars coz apparently I have class 3 teeth so they need to correct my bite. But I literally cannot bite or chew at all with that. Generally, how long does it have to be there? Am I gonna have to survive on soup for 3-4 months? That seems tragic coz I cannot eat any type of solid food. I can kinda eat mashed rice, but it takes me like an hour to eat one bowl coz it's kinda painful :')

[@asthapahwa1667]

Please tell me more about it...I got braces 2 days ago and he put that cement silver thing on my molars too. I was confused if he did something wrong but now I get it happens with other people too and yess I cannot bite down anything, not even soft foods. Please tell me more about it...how's it now?

[@beeyouteafool9561]

@@asthapahwa1667 hey! Yea it's been seven months woww. So the cement thing is still there on my teeth lol, the ortho hasn't removed it yet, but my bite was fixed in around 1-2 months, and after that I was able to chew down everything properly. And I can basically eat anything now. 😌😌 But yea, I had to survive on softer foods for a month or two - like soft rice, soup, Mac and cheese, porridge etc, as I couldn't chew at all... Kinda had to use my tongue to smash the food in my mouth to make it small enough to swallow XDD

[@asthapahwa1667]

@@beeyouteafool9561 uggghhhh I wanna eat pizza so much

[@evoplanet627]

@@beeyouteafool9561 omgg heyy!!! I just got my braces and my gums bleed when I try to floss :( any tips on how to floss correctly?? and I'm also curious about the whole food thing, what can I and cannot eat?

[@beeyouteafool9561]

@@evoplanet627 heyy! did you always floss before? maybe your gums bleed because you're not used to flossing. It will bleed in the starting, but after you floss consistently for days, it will stop bleeding. Also, I use a water flosser and it is the best thing ever! If you can, invest in one coz it makes flossing so so much easier! As for the food thing, due to the cement thingy I was not able to eat solid food before. But if you don't have that thing, then you can pretty much eat anything except for very hard food that might break brackets. You should also avoid super chewy stuff. And you should cut food and eat. For instance, you should NEVER eat a whole apple with braces. Cut the apple into pieces and then eat it. And once a month, the dentist makes some changes in your braces and for 2-3 days after that, your teeth pain a bit. During that time, you can eat softer foods and ice cream! :D

[@lilymoss-yerg9666]

Number 2 is so true. I had braces for two years and I was supposed to get them off the summer of me going into freshman year. I got them off the Christmas of 8th grade. Best Christmas gift ever!!!!!

[@jad1910]

Ive just had braces, my treatment time is 30 months, and I'm increasingly concerned about root resorption, to the extent of having second thoughts and halting my treatment. Is root resorption a myth too ?

[@jennyd5728]

My son was estimate time is 30 months. What is root resorption?

[@jad1910]

Is the absorption of roots, technically the roots of the teeth become shorter, which can cause problems later on.

[@jennyd5728]

@@jad1910 so brace may or may not causes it?

[@jad1910]

@@jennyd5728 Yes, the chances are slim though, it is usually the traumatized teeth that are susceptible

[@Sheckerr]

Hey, can i ask this question? why does one of my rubber bands feel so much tighter then the other side, like one side feels okay with the pain but the other side hurts really bad and it feels a lot tighter

[@clarissa.a2221]

it happens to me too

[@jadaturner4941]

I got my braces 4 days ago and I wanna take them off already 😂 they are so annoying and only because I can’t eat literally anything. My teeth are so sore and too weak to bite and chew anything but the pain is just throbbing here and there. Pain is not bad I haven’t had to take any pain pills it’s just irritating 😭 this is going to be a long journey but my results will be worth it

[@AbdulHameedii]

Was the same with me but, it's worth it.

[@RedRubySlippers07]

Hi ! You blew me away with the wisdom teeth myth. That was my excuse all this time in why my teeth shifted. But I know from my ortho and you just justified it that it was not wearing my retainer. In my defense lol When I was younger the ortho I had said I could stop wearing my retainer at 18. Well that was obviously a lie, my current Ortho said that wearing a retainer is the only thing that will help my teeth keeping straight! Again your wisdom teeth comment just blew me away haha!

[@booksforlife4109]

@RedRubySlippers07 hey, would you mind telling me how much exactly did your teeth shift? And how often do you have to wear your retainers?

[@ania6118]

i don't consider this as a myth, i had to extract my wisdom teeth because it caused my teeth to move to the left (I had extracted 6th tooth for braces treatment, now i have to wear braces again because it caused my teeth to look worse than even before).

[@alenygam6048]

Regarding sports, is cycling fine? Big crashes where I have broken bones and/or teeth have never happened to me, but should I be worried about that enough to get a mouth guard?

[@ania6118]

4:00 I have to STRONGLY DISAGREE!!! as it did happen to me! I had my 6th tooth extracted for braces before my wisdom teeth grew. When they started to grow, it caused all my teeth to move to the left and nothing could stop this, (* already during the braces my teeth started moving to the left, and I blame the orthodontist for this bad treatment, but i was a teenager at that time and had no power/no choice in this treatment). But after i took off the braces, my wisdom teeth started to erupt, and VERY quickly my teeth moved so much that I have now one of my 1st front tooth right in the center... Now I look worse than before the treatment... and to fix this, another orthodontist had to extract my wisdom tooth from the other side.

[@nadinek8272]

Hey! It would mean a lot to me if you would answer my question. I'm getting headgear tomorrow. But now i'm a bit scared because some people say that by restricting the growth of the upper jaw, the breath-way will also be affected and the face will become flat and deformed looking. Since I want to do a job where Almost perfect physical health is really, really important, I'm concerned about this happening and then having to deal with breathing/sleeping problems once I get older. Is this true or just a conspiracy theory kinda thing?

[@greenfly1807]

is there a way to unstain your clear bands? I have ceramic braces and the bands turned yellow.

[@DrGregAsatrian]

unfortunately not really but you can give your doc a call for possible color refresh if your appt isn't for a while!

[@greenfly1807]

@@DrGregAsatrian Thank you for letting me know

[@igotsumseriousdiggity516]

If I got my braces off and didn’t wear the retainer would my teeth shift back to where they were or would my teeth shift to more problems than I had before ?

[@rainbowpandasays8851]

Yes, wear your retainer l

[@Mimansaarora]

Yes they will go back to their own position. I did not and my teeth have gotten gaps

[@rudycesena4222]

My auntie had to get braces 2 times because of that

[@june2212]

I’m on my 5th month of braces and got my final arch wire on the bottom put on a few days ago, it has hooks on the bottom of it, is this for elastics?

[@sim2963]

I have a narrow teeth structure and I really want to expand my teeth , jaw structure, so it looks wider. Can it be done at 23 and how much time it takes ??

[@johnle3773]

Oh and do you have any type of plan if a patient learns abroad like me and only have 1 months of break every occasion like Christmas, Easter etc. and summer only have 2 months break.

[@msheartface5288]

How many millimeters would be considered normal for an overjet please?

[@mistythecat3050]

I’m not an orthodontist or dentist but I believe it’s 1 - 2 mm however please do check as it’s also based on your case.

[@cheekykiki5951]

8:02 haha, my dad set off a metal detector in an airport in China with his very light and small metal necklace. I’m certain braces would set off the metal detectors there

[@aliclmao8034]

the only reason my treatment got extended so much was because the day i was supposed to get them off was a week after the quarantine/lockdown first set off in March 😂

[@lenorardful]

I am 47 and I'm in the process of getting braces again. I had them at age 12, but I never received a retainer. Now that I am older and got my children's oral care out the way (braces and wisdom teeth pulled), I am concentrating on my oral care. The only issue is my insurance doesn't cover braces after age 18.

[@lucindabeverly5236]

If you have need a mouthguard for sports, I highly recommend a Sisu mouthguard. They fit over braces well and you can remold it a bunch to fit your moving teeth. They are about $25, but it’s worth it.

[@omarmandooh]

Hey, so i my orthodontist put on something like a bump on my molars to prevent me from applying pressure on my lower braces. Can i take listerine with this bump or will it actually like damage it?

[@mistythecat3050]

Look up bite turbos

[@ye23.]

I have bite blocks too theyre sooo annoying. I dont think mouth wash will affect it

[@omarmandooh]

@@ye23. ok thanks

[@aliclmao8034]

got my braces off last July after 2yrs so it's been a while since I watched your videos Doc, but nevertheless still love the content!!!

[@chadzan]

Hey, I just got my braces today, my orthodontist put on my braces without doing any x rays or taking any pictures he just looked at them few times and after few days immediately put them on, is this okay?

[@CursedMudflap]

Wow..even without the panoramic x ray? Sounds suspicious...🤔

[@chadzan]

@@CursedMudflap yea, maybe I should just trust his process, maybe he is just experienced I dont know.

[@CursedMudflap]

@@chadzan I'm sorry about the "suspicious" comment though, shouldn't have said that when I don't even know about the whole situation😣. Yeah your ortho probably has his own method...

[@chadzan]

@@CursedMudflap i just hope he doesnt end up making my teeth even worse, but I never heard a complaint about him 😂

[@kingwyatt627]

What happens after i finish my treatment for invisalign. Like my attachments, new trays, and after care?

[@kimberlynelson1468]

In your practice what would you suggest to a patient if the braces could not close up a diastema? My orthodontist a said that mine could not be closed up completely. Is that a case where veneers would be needed to finish the job?

[@happypotato4694]

I got my braces put on about 1-2 days ago and today i feel asleep and when i woke up my left backend bracket detached and now, while washing my teeth i realised that the right backend bracket was shaking (somewhat loose). I took lots of care of my teeth, didn't eat anything close to hard and still it detached 24h after it has been put on. If this has anything to do with it, i quote: "you are a. Scared or b. Hungry because you do be drooling quite a lot". Idk if this has anything to do with it but maybe my teeth weren't dry enough. Is it my fault or a bad placement?

[@hadeedyousaf2570]

I love your vids, as usual, thanks again

[@dannyclark4422]

I got my braces Tuesday and my orthodontist told me to chew gum just sugar free because it helps with muscle movement and other things and just to make sure it isn’t a hard gum and when it gets hard throw it out

[@azwaderam341]

Thank you for your support. I just got braces three days a ago. I am in lot of pain but your videos helped. Thank you again

[@tonylopezssharts]

i have a friend who plays like every sport and had braces, her teeth look amazing now ❤️

[@leticia0.081]

Nice

[@inang1968]

For 3:45 i have 4 wisdom teeth and my Dentist suggested to get a permanent retainer cause I still have my wisdom teeth and it will cause my fixed teeth to shift. 🤔🤔🤔🤨🤨🤨

[@racheltheweird8523]

I’m getting my braces tomorrow and my palette expander off tomorrow so the braces are only on 4 teeth any tips

[@sweetiepie9440]

How you feeling?

[@jacquelinedumont-vandenhof3195]

i have a question for DR.Greg... How long do you need to where your retainer

[@skipper8970]

Most of the time for the rest of your life at night. There’s also a wire they can put on the back of your front few teeth called a fixed retainer that you could get but I’m pretty sure you would still need a clear retainer.

[@jacquelinedumont-vandenhof3195]

@@skipper8970 thx for ansering my question

[@athulraj1901]

Kindly do a video about self ligating braces

[@N0N4M30]

One of my molars did get shifted by a wisdom tooth tho after already having my orthodontic treatment finished so now I’m back with 2 brackets to fix this

[@magnabeast88]

Are you allowed to lay on your side or on stomach. The forces in your braces. But when sleeping on your side your face can put pressure ? Does that have any effect on your treatment I've been 5 months w braces

[@cheekykiki5951]

That should be totally fine. The pressure won’t do anything considering the strength of the wires

[@deekshithasu8151]

Extraction of teeth ( usually suggested for overbite or overcrowding) is not a good idea. Though your teeth will be straightened, your smile will be narrowed. You will have less defined jawline and sunken cheeks which will result in pre-mature aging. Many have experienced sleep apnea. There is always a way to create space other than extraction of teeth. Do a proper research before you get your your teeth extracted. I did undergo teeth extraction and I am regretting it every single day. Hope this helps and all the best:)

[@hellyeah6717]

Too late now already got 4 extractions so I'm with you now ⚰️

[@mizzhllywd]

Can I use an over the counter might guard? I have bruxism really badly.

[@rainbowcotton6513]

I have a 12mm overjet and a 50% overbite but my dentist is only going to put braces on my arch, is that okay?

[@mizzhllywd]

Is it true that braces make your face and lips look thinner? Does your face shape change?

[@bertalica9862]

Can you explain difference between bonding and veneers ? My laterals are good shape but are small. I don’t now what to use bonding or veneers?

[@kdoola8492]

yay early! love your videos they've been so helpful🤗

[@DrGregAsatrian]

I’m so glad you find them useful !!

[@janett6043]

Soo I have a question. I'm getting my braces soon, but my dentist said that I have bad/weak enamel. That made me question that is it safe to get them (braces) at all? Does it make my enamel even more weaker?

[@maria.a5]

I NEED ADVICE!! I have braces as a teen. My teeth have shifted and I've gotten invisaline a couple of months ago.... I was told I needed IPR for my future trays.. I have already had this done with my 1st set of braces. Do i need this?? I love my smile I just need them shifted back into place... what do you suggest????

[@kec1kbarraccudda297]

Doc, I got 1 missing lateral teeth (no.12) and wear a braces past month. My doc didn't say anything what he gonna do about that missing teeth. Might ask him next appointment. What option are there to fix that missing teeth?

[@j_ELLIE_bean]

I have a question. When you go to the orthodontist, can you request to have infinity ties instead of the average o ties

[@lindiya95]

My upper molar(where the last button is fixed) shifts down. Is it normal? I had my braces since last month.

[@kalliedowdell6360]

What about the metal inside your face after surgery?

[@raymond8600]

Hello so, i have braces for about 2 months now, and i can feel like a coil or something in my pre molar, and it hurts badly when i bite,

[@The_Salimpusa]

Im getting braces next month. Isnt strange to do pre molar extraction after upper braces are attached? My ortho said she wants take advantage of my body healing the wound while moving teeth.

[@deekshithasu8151]

Extraction for braces is always bad. Never go for that. Your face will be sunken. Jawline will be less prominent and end up with pre-mature aging. Research about pros and cons of extraction. Many who has got their teeth extracted regret. There are many ways to create spaces other this method. Speak to your 2-3 dentists

[@noxolomalgas8074]

Thank you for continuously giving us information Doc! It truly makes my treatment easier to understand. I’m a lot calmer and trust the process because I know what’s going on in my mouth.

[@imalwaysme4332]

Can a hollowing effect happen in the face from wearing bands??? I asked the technician and seemed not to know the answer

[@buleronosimp418]

Doctor it is okay to have alternative braces color?

[@alexaallen5762]

New to braces here... actually just got them put on yesterday. This video and channel is such great information! PS. My teeth are so sore and I’m sick of soup already 😩🥲

[@Natalie01nova]

Me right now🥲

[@LauraLovesJasonP]

Hello Doc, I have a few questions maybe for another video: what about 2nd molars? Are they to be completly erupted and aligned?? Also, braces hurt the mouth mainly while sleeping, causing painful are canker sores, how to avoid, and handle this wounds once they are there. Appreciate it!

[@DatVo-tl2dw]

can anyone answer this? could you eat food with bands or should you take them off while eating,

[@cheekykiki5951]

I ate with my bands in and the only thing is they snapped usually but it wasn’t painful or anything. It’s your preference

[@ranonzafulton3147]

Hey Doc, love your videos. Should your teeth began to feel loose? I’ve had my braces on for 4 months and my teeth feel a little loose.

[@gucci_gill9788]

This is very normal. Your teeth have to loosen up in order to move and make room for your teeth, to be straight. Trust me your teeth won’t fall out :)

[@elainehe2603]

I had trauma on my front upper two teeth and it got pushed back. If I get braces would it hurt these teeth and make it worse?

[@Ayaana7636]

Love watching your videos ever since I gotten my braces I been watching your videos more then ever

[@happygolucky9004]

Would you talk about who puts braces on the patient. My orthodontist doesn't put on braces or the wires. He has his dental assistant do pretty much everything. He said that orthodontics are done that way everywhere. I live in massachusetts. Is this true?

[@cheekykiki5951]

Yeah that’s how it is at mine too. The orthodontists themselves mainly check your teeth and your bite and tell the assistant what changes they have to do and for things like shaping teeth

[@jackilynpyzocha662]

I had the traditional braces in my teens, the orthodontist decided that it would be best to keep them on six more months to be certain. I wasn't thrilled by that, but it turned out fine. I had a wisdom tooth(three removed before braces) emerge in my fifties, four decades later. Unreal. No problem, just a surprise.

[@HikkuRikku]

I am thinking about Braces, but I want to know How much it cost, how often do I have to go in, and how much for each appointment...

[@romainno1]

I actually chew alot of gum after adjustments. It helps with the sensitivity and allows me to eat food at a faster rate

[@chrisgomez1840]

i do too but i dont bite i use my tongue n hard palette to soften de gum then spit it out but if i do eat hard food i use my molars

[@dakotamarchment824]

can you answer in a video on why my brackets are so low because people are telling my orthodontist did it wrong

[@johnle3773]

@Braces Explained. I got my braces about 7 months ago, my teeth were crooked, some teeth were in and canine was poking out. And my orthodontist change my powerchains and ligature bands every week, therefore my teeth moved quicker, no pain however. And now it is somewhat perfect but not as I desired it to be, all of the teeth are in a straight line however the upper 4 incisors are still poking out just a little but it is taken off in a couple weeks and I’ll have to wear retainers , I was wondering if it will shift out of place again. I went to a lot of different orthodontist and they said my treatment will take 2-3 years. Why is mine taken off early?

[@nickylnr]

Wow! Every week? What's the rush? I hope it works out well for you. My ortho took mine for last year Nov at 1 year 10 months..turns out that was too soon. She had to reinstall the this year November. 🤷🏿‍♀️ I used to get mine done every 8 weeks and somebody told me they got theirs done with every 3 weeks. I've never heard of every week. I hope it's safe for you.

[@ahna_xo]

Love your videos!!! I had a quick question, I just got my final detail wire put in, will they keep this same wire in until the end of treatment or is it possible they will change the wire out?

[@petrabrook1998]

Do the tiny clear rubber bands stain? I’m think of getting clear self litigating instead because of those

[@Leep34]

What is the best tooth gem glue to use 🤔? I Have been looking for some but cant find any.

[@arenyaeger5570]

How do you feel about remineralizing toothpastes? I'm looking into getting the Boka brand.

[@georgiaosborne9300]

What do I do if I don’t feel comfortable with my orthodontist, he didn’t explain anything, I have anxiety so need things to be clear in order to stay calm

[@imwatchingu4893]

I have a major question, so my teeth are kinda stuffed up, I lost the tooth next to my front tooth but the adult tooth for that tooth was missing so my Canine grew into its place.. is that a simple fix with a tooth extraction and braces, and then a implant? as my dentist/orthodontist says I will have to pay $8000 AUD ($6168.26 USD) to fix it

[@TheBestCat1290]

Can you explain how I still haven't got my colours for my braces and its been 6 months?

[@YokoFuongAnh]

I was told that I will get brackets on my front teeth around 1/3 away from the treatment. Is this normal?

[@alliel.4605]

how do i get rid of/fade white spots on front teeth after braces? help!

[@callajackson9725]

i dont really chew gum, but when i get anxious i bite my cheeks/lips, so my alternative for that is holding a piece of gum to the roof of my mouth- is that alright?

[@nanikamanhas]

I got braces 6 months back and my ortho told me that I need extractions unless I'll get no results...but my mom doesn't agree with extractions many myths on her head..I don't know how to convince her🙁

[@enemydown.gaming]

hi doc i have a question, i have one crooked tooth and i want to ask if you know how long it will take to straighten it? thanks 😊

[@Rizhwan]

Once I played football (soccer) , very high impact strike hit on my side cheek, broke my braces and the bleeding were really bad. So I started avoiding sports all together till I finished my treatment !

[@joshdaquiado]

Hi, Doctor Greg! May I ask, when I got my braces on for the first time, I was waiting for like five hours before I could feel the pain or pressure while my teeth are moving just like others who had their braces, but in case, I didn't feel any pain even afte waiting for days. It felt painful when I brush my teeth or move my teeth a little or eat, but when I wasn't doing anything with them, I didn't feel any pain at all. I'm just wondering because others feel so much pain even when they're not using their teeth to eat and stuff. Thank you, Doc!

[@rictericaphillips6151]

I wish I could have your pain tolerance! My teeth hurt for a week after initial install going on day 5 after new wire and bands

[@typical.ashawna4008]

Could you do a video on Bite Blocks I got them the other day and I’m not really sure how to deal with them. I got them put on my two front teeth because I have a overbite

[@nathanc9846]

hey! can you please reply i have a question! i had powerchains for a month and my gaps closed then my dentist took the power chains off because my teeth were together now and now i just have regular braces. is this okay that i only wore powerchains for a month? will my gaps open again?

[@Feshman117]

I'm 26 and I've been recommended a palate expander to fix crossbite

[@mtngrace123]

Could you do a video about all the controversy with face forward orthotropics versus orthodontists.

[@addyplays7488]

I’m getting my braces off on Jan 4 and is there a way to make getting them off hurt less?. Cause I hate getting the glue off my teeth

[@kshiteejkanase]

Hi, Its not even been 1 month of the start of my braces treatment and my orthodontist has asked me to take off my 4 molars. Is that procedure really necessary. Please reply and please tell me.

[@deekshithasu8151]

Watch videos on cons of getting extraction. Extraction are always bad. I got my pre molars extracted and I have been regretting since then. Your face will be sunken and elongated. Your jaw becomes thinner and there are lots of disadvantages more than advantages. Please consult multiple dentists. There are many ways other than teeth extraction.

[@kshiteejkanase]

@@deekshithasu8151 Thank you!❤

[@jasmineadame6752]

I’ve had adult braces (almost 30 yrs old) since summer of 2019 and 2 weeks ago had an ortho appt. He kept the top wire but made it very tight that I now notice 2 top teeth almost looking slanted backwards if that makes sense?? Is it possible that the wire got pulled too tight during my adjustment?? 😩