How to care for your new braces and your teeth!

[@istantoomanykpopgroups3795]

my ortho didnt even show me how to brush.😭 they didnt even give me anything ☠ thank you for this

[@annoyingdog3726]

u got scammed lol

[@boohycheeks]

@@annoyingdog3726 lmao

[@Bgaurii]

Same

[@vaishnavipotdar2560]

Same 🙄

[@bipashadey1908]

Same here 🙂🙂🙂

[@claireluver127]

Just got my braces today! Thx for this vid man it really helps a lot.

[@drdougortho]

Good luck with your treatment!!

[@Avery_hope_357]

I got my braces today and they hurt and my arthodonicst said it won’t but it dose

[@ashtonniezeccsfeild2467]

It will feel like that for a few days, but, after that, you won't even realise they're in your mouth.

[@imbrzyant]

arthodonicst ? lol

[@MelissaJayne1]

‘We like to add that extra brushing for when you get home from school’ 👁👄👁 me who just turned 30 getting braces soon 🤣

[@lenorardful]

😂😅 Exactly! I'm in my late 40s and I'm about to get braces again. For us, he meant after work. 😂

[@rosellesoliva1158]

Got my braces yesterday. I’m sooo happy. I’ve been planning for these for yearssss

[@drdougortho]

Congrats!

[@riham8098]

Congrats 🎉 I’m getting mine in august 16 how do they feel? I’m kinda nervous

[@theeiri2404]

@@riham8098 the feel awful for the first few days and weird......

[@riham8098]

@@theeiri2404 ok ty

[@soap5637]

@@riham8098 once the first few days are over and the pain has subsided, it honestly doesn’t hurt too bad. I’d say sometimes I wake up with the brackets pinching my gum and making ulcers but that can be avoided by putting wax on that bracket. It’s something you have to dedicate yourself to make sure you maintain good oral hygiene, but I would recommend getting braces 100% it’s so worth it

[@octoberidea7100]

just got four teeth extracted!!! and im getting my braces in 2 weeks ahhh it's so nerve-wracking edit: I got my braces for 2 weeks now and it's been great so far!!noticed some minor changes in my front teeth and it wasn't so bad at all:)

[@drdougortho]

Good luck!

[@Dancexangel.]

Sameee i just got my teeth extracted and can't wait to get my braces

[@arrianah5080]

getting four teeth extracted as well, 2 are already pulled out and i already have braces for my upper teeth. will go back to the dentist next week for the last two and braces in the lower teeth. to be honest, getting the teeth pulled out hurt more than the process of applying the braces xD

[@user-ru5xg1hd2g]

i have braces already and will come back next month for extracting teeth

[@eunicehector8456]

I just got my braces today 🎉😊 I had some discomfort with poking wires at the back but I got the wax and it’s helping. This video helped me apply the wax. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@simply-living8523]

I always use the timer they give me it’s my best friend while brushing my teeth 😂😂 because I got braces my oral hygiene was has been the best it’s ever been!

[@theeiri2404]

I broke mine on the second day that's how clumsy I am💀💀

[@Blahblahblah242]

@@theeiri2404 a

[@varsha_vik]

I'm going to get my braces soon..too nervous about pain and struggles after getting them 😰and also excited for the beautiful result in future😄.. I think this video will help me for future reference.. Thank you. Edit: I got my braces yesterday😄 I was scared to death but actually it doesn't hurt at all.. But yeah I could feel some pressure and uncomfortable mouth.. It's bearable guys...😁..

[@drdougortho]

So happy you found this helpful!

[@WaffleCat_VR]

It doesn’t hurt getting the braces on but the second and first they are the worst you will start feeling pain in about a week or so or a month you will be your normal self

[@BIJINICB]

Me too 🙂

[@BIJINICB]

I searched on youtube how to brush with new braces and i found this video 😅. Thanks for the video. May be this gonna help me in coming months..

[@victoriamcdole7120]

THEY SUCK

[@breakersdragons2161]

Thanks I just got my braces today for 1 impacted tooth and this helps a lot 😭😭😭

[@lillthpark-1427]

Same here

[@Junebug2908]

Im getting them in 3 days and im preparing im 22 yo so hopefully i take care of them better than kids do

[@evelllynnn]

hello! thanks for such an informative video. i got braces on 4 days ago and i find that my molars don’t really line up like they used to when i bite down. i’m not sure if the actual braces are in the way or if my teeth are already shifting. should i be concerned? i know its probably difficult to answer since you don’t know my specific case but i appreciate the info nonetheless!

[@drdougortho]

Very coming to feel this way... And both things you suggested may be contributing! Nothing to be concerned about!

[@asmrdrive-throughvideos.8595]

I got braces today 😊 The ortho gave me a kit and a book about what to eat and what not to eat

[@drdougortho]

Excellent! Congrats!

[@sugarcastlecakesncrafts8411]

My orthodontist only gave me an orthodontic toothbrush and a wax. No timer or flosser. I'm using my old water flosser for now till I buy the floss thread and threader.

[@IYKYK-h2e]

Just got my braces and this is sooo helpful 😊

[@drdougortho]

Congrats on getting your braces! So happy this helped.

[@FoziyaAdan-k5e]

​@@drdougortho I got my braces today and I want to ask you could I brash my teeth with Signal or not? Please reply

[@drdougortho]

Hi, i'm not sure what "signal" is, but you can definately brush your teeth and should 2-3x per day with a fluoride toothpaste!@@FoziyaAdan-k5e

[@AggieMoraa]

Thank you for the review Doc. i just got my braces and i dont like the pain after the installation. My teeth are kinda tense and i feel pain especially when there is cold. This video is helpful for my aftercare 😀

[@drdougortho]

Don't worry! The first few days can be rough, but it always gets so much better!

[@preppygorlzafs]

I got braces today and this video really helped thanks😁

[@drdougortho]

Happy to hear!

[@helmi2376]

Just got my braces today and l'm totally nervous

[@DouglasPalaganasDDSDrDoug]

It'll get better in a few days! don't worry! It always does!

[@chuchien4293]

This is the most helpful video i’ve seen so far, thank you! I’m getting mine in 3 days:))

[@drdougortho]

Glad it helped!

[@chuchien4293]

@@drdougortho update, got them!

[@sugarcastlecakesncrafts8411]

Got my self-ligating braces 2 days ago, so far so good. I felt & still feel no pain just some pressure on my teeth. However having food particles stick in the braces is so annoying. I just don't know how I'm supposed to eat in public while having to pick my teeth all the time.

[@indaahss]

just had my braces 3 days ago, and that's exactly how I feel these days🥲

[@Bigbiceps301]

Eat in the back of the mouth. And also get a proxobrush which is good for getting the food out of your wire

[@nycana7717]

what do i do... my orthodontist didn’t give me wax🙁just got them today

[@drdougortho]

You can buy it at any pharmacy or supermarket in the dental/toothbrush aisle!

[@youngboymatt2725]

@@-ells12345 why so rude

[@maloumalinao712]

Just got my braces today. This is helpful. :) thank you so much for creating this content! 🙏🙂💯

[@drdougortho]

Good luck on your braces journey, and congrats!

[@solphiedbonds4419]

Yeah I get it but how do I take my mouth off like that ?

[@angelwings8296]

Getting my braces in two days and I have NO idea that there was specific mechanisms and everything was different ! Well now that I know, I’ll be prepared. :)

[@nono-ev2yj]

you got them today!!! How are you doing??

[@alenygam6048]

NO RAW CARROTS NOOOOO THAT'S LITERALLY THE ONLY WAY I LIKE CARROTS

[@harrisonhou08]

Chop it up

[@Junebug2908]

Congratulations is not the word dude they hurt 💀

[@wtfjunnuyt5870]

Got my braces today. Too painful now😢

[@drdougortho]

First 2 to 3 days are the worst, but will get better after that, don't worry

[@Faizahasan-x5e]

Question , does it hurt while you get your braces done ??😅

[@drdougortho]

it should not! getting them on AND getting them off should be painless!

[@anjiebadtv]

Thank you for this video ! Very informative

[@mostunder8ed]

When I get my braces on in 4 days I will begin a diet😂😂 because I don't want to floss I'm scared they will brake omg thank you so much for the information👍

[@varindergill1290]

I don’t have this type of teeth that why I have braces🤦‍♀️

[@aleshazahra3430]

i got 4 tooth extracted 5 days ago for braces and now i have ulcers. its hurtful for me to brush my teeth,is there any other way to help me maintain my oral hygiene? and my next question is how do i remove these ulcers, they're too hurtful i can withstand them anymore :((

[@eclairserein5350]

i use Kenalog to remove ulcers. it's worth it!

[@clintonikenna3348]

Hello I’m in same condition as you were… pls can you help me with an idea of how to get rid of it I mean the ulcer

[@nancycruz7688]

Got my braces in today and I feel so much better about my regimen thanks to your video.

[@drdougortho]

Glad I could help!

[@familylab461]

Hey can you tell me can i brush my teeth the day i got braces? Actually i brushed but one of the brackets came off

[@stefaniafacchina]

Getting braces in 2 days :/

[@thrillymilly5600]

would it be okay not to floss the first few days? Cause i’ve been trying to floss but it hurts my teeth. Also the floss won’t go through my teeth. So is it okay?

[@drdougortho]

No worries for a few days! Just brush good!

[@thrillymilly5600]

tysm! and will do

[@kitanxvx]

this is me rn so this is really helpful

[@m1chelle593]

I got mine yesterday :D

[@camryn3784]

I just got my braces today so thanks becuase they showed me a Viedo and I forgot what it said 😂

[@kydzs]

Food stucked on your teeth is tje most annoying thing ima live on deinks from now on

[@tanyakalraa3620]

My dentist didn’t tell me to brush properly i got my teeth yellow😭now they are not getting white

[@atefeh_0h]

I just got my braces yesterday, i am so excited about it. The ortho told me how to take care of my braces but i didn't learn how to floss my teeth. this video helped me alot thank you soo much 😊👍 I got a question, why a doctor says the process of it takes one and half year other one says just a year? Why 2 doctors has two different opinions? because i consulted with two different doctors that's why i asked.

[@drdougortho]

Just like anything else, different doctors will have different opinions! Sorry I can't be more specific but estimating treatment time is not an exact science:)

[@unrelatablecontent629]

I got my top braces and after I got home completely forgot how to do almost everything

[@ms.perfectionist2835]

I recently got my braces own and trust me it hurts bad and I can't even eat properly except boil items ,can u tell me how long will this pain stay or can I get any pain killers for pain related to teeth

[@drdougortho]

Usually 3-4 days to get better... Adults sometimes it takes a week. Just take ibuprofen every 6 hours

[@ms.perfectionist2835]

@@drdougortho ibuprofen is I think not available in my city any alternative u can suggest

[@ninjaANDchaka]

When you get home from school.. lol me 28 getting braces for the first time tomorrow 😅

[@drdougortho]

Ok, then when you get home from work! Or after lunch at work!

[@myself-m8n]

I got my braces 2 day's ago but my dentist didn't give me any instructions this video is very helpful for me ,doctor please i have a question ,when ever i eat something even soft food ,my teeth's do touch with my super and down braces ,is it oky because I'm fearing my braces will break down ,and should I tell to my ortho to fix my braces properly ,hope I will get reply from you thank you doctor

[@drdougortho]

You should NOT be able to bite on your braces, they will likely break off eventually. Let your orthodontist know!

[@lindagray8091]

Thanks so much!! Best video ever..

[@drdougortho]

Glad it helped!

[@zverx4705]

I got my braces yesterday and I haven’t ate anything all day and I just went through so much pain brushing my teeth 😭

[@drdougortho]

After 2 or 3 days you will feel MUCH better! Don't worry!

[@smairanarula1418]

Hey same 🙁

[@rbasi25]

Me too. I haven't been able to eat anything so I just had protein shakes all day

[@AnnalissaMorgia]

I just got my braces as well. The first few days I couldn't eat. I just eat soup or smoothie. The worst thing is, I got ulcers and irritations. The more it hurt to eat. Gargling with salt water or any antiseptic mouthwash helps. The braces keeps rubbing my check that causes irritations. Dental wax helps.

[@drdougortho]

@@AnnalissaMorgia it will get better soon! Don't worry!

[@rodriguez7198]

After brushing, do I have to wait for a few minutes to rinse with mouthwash?

[@drdougortho]

Nope! But after using the fluoride mouthwash, nothing to eat or drink for atleast 30 min!

[@Sliverbuttons]

I just got mine today thanks for the help I did not know what to do with the kit the dentist gave me

[@expiredjamm]

I got my braces idk when I got them but they were painful but now they're not!

[@thelol6019]

Is having a waterpik I must while having braces?

[@drdougortho]

Not a must, but definitely nice to have! I would put a good electric toothbrush ahead of a waterpik for braces patients.

[@thelol6019]

@@drdougortho is it okay to use a manual toothbrush with braces instead of electrical toothbrush

[@drdougortho]

@@thelol6019 of course, but a good motorized brush is better

[@user-ru5xg1hd2g]

i just got my braces today and i'm in pain right now that i can't sleep. but it's bearable though. thanks for this

[@ramilaasmal4815]

Amazing and very helpful video ..

[@drdougortho]

Thank you!

[@kaithom2145]

My 3rd day having braces and im already having swelling in my gums. Never had swollen gums before so im really worried. Im going to try this!

[@drdougortho]

Brush the gums more in circles but gently. Listerine can help reduce swelling of gums too.

[@beautifulstruggle16]

Yaa me!!!❤❤ i got mine today

[@drdougortho]

Congrats!🎉

[@alisurfquitorreallylongbre3833]

This helped so much! I got braces a few days ago

[@drdougortho]

Congrats! And so happy it helped!

[@stellbell4u]

I’m soooo nervous I’m getting them in 6 days 😭

[@muruganmess4574]

Oh today I got braces

[@FootballersKingdom]

Thanks for this video

[@lemonwedge-mysingingmonste8980]

this guy sounds like my old health teacher

[@drdougortho]

Ha! I hope you liked him!

[@lemonwedge-mysingingmonste8980]

@@drdougortho I sure did!

[@nrfimpulse9890]

Sneeze nuts

[@bellaar08]

thank u im getting braces in 1 hour

[@drdougortho]

Good luck!

[@tusharhalder6530]

It's been a week since i got braces

[@amythiaw4477]

❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢

[@Usernamenotrecognized]

Omg just got my braces today😂 should I brush before or after breakfast?

[@gapnap]

am i able to not floss at all if i brush really well and use mouthwash?

[@drdougortho]

flossing is hard with braces but the "platypus flosser" makes it easy. If you do it a few times a week and brush well and use a flouride rinse, you should be ok

[@gapnap]

@@drdougortho alright. thanks man

[@gapnap]

@@drdougortho hey man. ive got another question if you dont mind. is it normal for my tongue to burn when using mouthwash? does that mean im using too much?

[@Amisha_v]

Please please help me

[@jescasefu4373]

Excellent video!

[@drdougortho]

Thank u!

[@cynicalearth9316]

gotta get my braces in 30 mins so this is a good video

[@drdougortho]

Good luck:)

[@trishalatawale8359]

I got mine yesterday 😬

[@renawilliams5322]

Me too.

[@khalilbasharat570]

I don't know when my braces get off😢it is very painful

[@drdougortho]

It should not be! I have a video on this page of taking braces off too!

[@assqssn3261]

Thank uu

[@rayalehiltireh_officials2286]

Everyone who is getting braces on take selfie on your phone before putting them on check the difference the day the put on and removed I heard that the face of your shape changes

[@drdougortho]

Remember many children are going through a growth spurt during braces too, so they would look different over that time anyway, BUT proper orthodontic treatment can effect things like smile, lip posture/protrusion etc, for better or worse, depending on the and skills of the doctor!

[@visualkeistar]

i’m getting them tomorrow aaa i’m so nervous but thank u !

[@riannar4394]

Super helpful tips

[@crumpjulia]

Is it possible to brush teeth 3-4x's a day and still not properly clean your teeth?

[@drdougortho]

Yes, it the brushing isn't proper and long enough!

[@LKLim-c6t]

How do i know my braces are already clean?

[@drdougortho]

Look in the mirror closely by the gumline. The area most often missed is between the braces and the gums... so look at that area after brushing to make sure you don't see any plaque there.

[@theyabsenpai1132]

I’m getting my braces in 2 hours I’m sooo excited 😆 ik it will be be uncomfortable and weird at the beggining but can someone tell me what to expect

[@zhia664]

@@clararose7934 (2)

[@zhia664]

Getting them in 2 days now

[@999abcede]

I got my braces and a premolar extraction , can I floss like normal next to the extraction after 24 hrs ??

[@drdougortho]

Usually there would be no need to floss where the tooth was extracted because there is a big space now. Everywhere else should be ok to floss. But usually you don't want to disturb the actual extraction site for about a week so it won't start bleeding again.

[@lifeoficey1402]

I know I’m late but I need braces really bad , and I want them too but my mom won’t let me get some . How do I convince her to let me get some ?

[@buttercup5920]

Tell her it will give you more confidence to smile in public and boost your confidence to smile taking selfies

[@reshmasunil942]

Hi sir,I am getting my braces off on Tuesday but there is some gap in the middle of my top teeth. Will the gaps be closed after wearing the retainers or should I ask my dentist to tighten my braces. Please give me your advice.

[@DouglasPalaganasDDSDrDoug]

There should be no spaces usually when your braces are removed UNLESS your orthodontist planned/wanted it that way. Spaces typically will not close after braces are off as a retainer will only hold them where they are, not improve them. Discuss this with your orthodontist before removal!

[@reshmasunil942]

@@DouglasPalaganasDDSDrDoug Thanks for the advice sir.

[@anayamehta6907]

Hey how weird is it to learn how to brush your teeth

[@drdougortho]

Not weird at all! You'll get used to it pretty fast

[@amararafiq]

My dentist didn't put braces on last two upper molars. I am worried about it? Are braces put on last molars? Please explain

[@drdougortho]

Sometimes at start, sometimes part of way through, sometimes not at all if they line up good

[@amararafiq]

@@drdougortho then upper 2 molars will be up and all other teeth will be aligned? Is it suitable or not

[@drdougortho]

@@amararafiq sorry, no way I can know about your specific case. Definitely ask your orthodontist!

[@amararafiq]

@@drdougortho my orthodentist said that bite will disturb if put braces on 7, he 6 to 6 lgaty is it true plz guide on this?

[@drdougortho]

@@amararafiq sometimes this is true. It's case by case.

[@katarinaradovic159]

Hi! I got braces. Can I use electric toothbrush?

[@drdougortho]

Yes! It's better for you if u do!!!

[@katarinaradovic159]

@@drdougortho Thanks for answer😇

[@katarinaradovic159]

@@drdougortho Hi again! Is it necessary to brush teeth after every meal or I just can twice a day?

[@drdougortho]

@@katarinaradovic159 every meal is ideal, but twice a day is minimum. I usually advise morning/night and for kids when they get home from school.

[@katarinaradovic159]

@@drdougortho Okay, thank you so much.

[@omarieevans4936]

Heyy doc where are u located??

[@drdougortho]

Rockville Centre, NY

[@indaahss]

Just had braces 3 days ago and you're helping me. I dont know how to floss with braces on lol

[@drdougortho]

Glad we can help:)

[@leahaiken5943]

I got my braces July 7th and it hurts so bad to eat. 🥴

[@drdougortho]

Good news is it will get better tomorrow and the day after! The worst should be over!

[@mwickeyy6845]

Honestly the food thing is all wrong, you can eat most foods as long as you're super careful when eating. I've ate a ton of foods like hard candies, chewy candies, hard foods, popcorn, apples(whole), carrots, and chips and I still haven't broken a single bracket

[@drdougortho]

Just because you get away with it now, doesn't mean you always will... But the best way to avoid issues is not to eat that stuff!

[@Xwaterwicca]

Home from school? I’m 26 😭😭 getting braces in 2 days

[@navvya7496]

Water Wicca I'm getting them in 2 days as well scared but excited!!!😊

[@Xwaterwicca]

@@navvya7496 I’m so scared too but excited as all get out, did u get ur wisdom teeth pulled🦷?

[@navvya7496]

nope didn't get my wisdom teeth pulled out 😀 excited for tomorrow 😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@Xwaterwicca]

@@navvya7496 I’m 26 😭😭 . Good luck. Tell how it goes

[@PwettygirlSwag]

How did it go ? I get mine tomorrow and I’m terrified LOL!

[@ineedherrr]

Do I use toothpaste? Just making sure

[@drdougortho]

Definitely a fluoride toothpaste!

[@rashmi7710]

Just got my braces 4 days ago I'm so so happy

[@drdougortho]

Congrats!

[@shande7213]

Samee

[@rashmi7710]

@@shande7213 congratulations

[@rashmi7710]

@@shande7213 I'm gonna have it for 1 and half year.. Wt about you

[@rashmi7710]

@@drdougortho thank-you so much

[@Amisha_v]

Hello doc I get my braces in march 2019 and in India In January 2020 I went to another country so after February due to COVID-19 dentist are closed here So my teeth is nice once but now one lower tooth is now moved opposite side of direction what should I do

[@drdougortho]

I'm sorry you are in this situation. You need an orthodontist asap. Even if offices are closed they should be able to see you as an urgent or emergency visit if something is wrong.

[@youtubeisanime]

i got bracess

[@drdougortho]

Congrats!