The Secret to Getting Your Braces Off Faster | Dr. Nate

[@NPM10]

1) Do not miss an Appointment 2) Do not break bracket . 3) wear your rubber bands

[@ansamkhalefah3073]

The rubber bands are so painful ughhhh

[@Xndrrgaming]

@@ansamkhalefah3073 no pain no gain

[@350zleep]

@@ansamkhalefah3073 it feels good tho

[@Natsu.dragneel448]

I flopped at everyone 🤧

[@vurt3889]

Broke my bracket on the first day💀

[@Noonenobody_1]

I’ve had mine on for over 25 months now. I’m ready to tear them off myself

[@user-fb5zq4ct6l]

I'm wearing my braces for about 6 months already . I have not missed any appointments and followed the rules and all... thank you for posting this video hopefully i got mine done soon.

[@PrinceKumar-mv3bl]

I Got My Ceramic Braces On 14May....

[@jeffjeff8216]

from someone who has braces, you can eat everything but popcorn. popcorn is big no but everything else is fine (chew mindfully with hard stuff)

[@dawsoncarpenter2244]

@@jeffjeff8216 um that is so wrong lmao i barelt chewed soft taffy and i broke 2 brackets. Same with almonds and caramel.

[@karawaller9772]

What do you eat? Lol so far I’ve only eaten eggs and smoothies hahaha

[@Φάντασμα-μ9γ]

@@karawaller9772 I eat everything I want and have never broken a bracket What you should do is eat soft things from rice and chicken to even McDonald’s But nothing hard and if you do eat hard stuff be gentle (If you are eating an apple cut it up into slices)

[@MiremItziar]

I've done everything perfect, haven't break a bracket, never missed an appointment, wear my rubber bands perfectly, my treatment was planned to be 2 years or 2 years and a half max, has been 3 years, my dentist told me 3 months ago she could remove my braces in that moment because everything was great with my smile, but asked me to give her 2 more months just for her satisfaction with the treatment, guess what? 3 months has passed and she says I have to wait 4 more months and it's not sure if they'll come off at that time, I'm so frustrated and confused!! 😭

[@ulduzduz]

It is happening to me, too. My orthodontist estimated that the treatment would last 12-18 months. I've done everything. There were no missed appointments, no damaged braces, the rubber band as directed. Whenever I struggled, I reminded myself that if I did not follow the directions, it would take longer. Well, I am in my 20th month now. It irritates me at times and exhausts me. I didn't mind it much before, but now just seeing it, upsets me.

[@MrKwelsh]

Does the dentist get paid for your appointments by any chance?

[@rodimousa9503]

I’m wearing a barces for 4months now and i’m going to every appointment.i’m not missing an appointment, I take care of my dental Hygiene,also not eating sticky chewey food 😊 and i progress soo much in 4 months my teeth is getting stright pretty fast

[@ken.zallen]

4 months into a 12-18 month treatment plan. i drive 3 hours from college to get to my appointments. haven’t missed one yet! haven’t broken a bracket! hoping i’ll get out of these by next summer!!

[@ThriveDentist]

Amazing!

[@ryleighlarue9309]

I’ve been so great with my braces, I feel so grateful to have them, and I actually like having my braces with the rubber bands, if you honestly do what your supposed to, you’ll see and feel the progress and it’ll all be easy and worth it in the end!

[@ameerafay5933]

i was wearing my rubber bands 24/7 like they told me to. i went back a few months later and he told me i was wearing them too much. i only wear them at night time now 😎

[@Itsreaimani]

You’re a badass ! They should have elaborated

[@Fleshnbloodrobot]

Think over wearing them is harder for them to track the progress and slow it at a given time before you over do it?

[@xaviefarrel5536]

How long until you receive rubberbands?

[@Darkfazejay]

​@xaviefarrel5536 I got my rubber bands after about a year, but it may be different for everyone depending on how long you got to have your braces on

[@Letyourselfshine-24]

I’ve just had my month 4 appointment out of a 18-24 month treatment plan. I officially have my power chain on. I haven’t missed an appointment yet and am excited to start to see the changes that comes with this treatment plan. I’ve followed all the rules so far. Haven’t broken a bracket or missed an appointment. I also have been wearing my rubber bands since the beginning.

[@ThriveDentist]

Great job!

[@mmd123king6]

@@ThriveDentist 24 months thats alote ive been told by my doctor that it could take 1 mouth or 3 to 4 months on average

[@mmd123king6]

@@ThriveDentist he told me to take 6 panadol tablet a day even when I don't need them is this true?

[@illixcit2367]

i’ve done all of these and i got told last appointment i was getting my braces off and i was shocked coz i’ve only had them jus under 2 years !! so i was shocked getting them off earlier. so i’m telling you all these tips do make a difference. i get mine off 31st of march !

[@jacobforson2209]

Wow so tomorrow,u getting it off

[@estepanycedillo5424]

Wow congratulations!!! I get mine off in 2 months!

[@JohnBillow]

@@estepanycedillo5424 how's it

[@TheDeathlyPrince]

I only wearing my braces for like a little over a week and the first 4 or 5 days were so depressing because I am really sensitive to pain, but since I have anxiety I started learning everything I can about it

[@armyandkingmeforbetterlife3328]

You are doing great! I got mine done yesterday (only the upper one tho, I have to get one teeth filled to get the lower done) It is soooo uncomfortable and it feels like my teeth are going to fall out and I was scared of the whole process...these kind of videos make me feel better at least :)

[@FallnAngel07]

So true. I broke a bracket early in treatment and I'm getting my brsces off a month later than expected. Keep your dental hygiene up as well. I was able to push my dental cleaning forward 3 weeks until after i get my braces off.

[@tanyamaurya8798]

Done with my 2 premolar extractions. 2 more to go... Today only I was thinking what if I missed my appointment. Glad that I watched your video. Thankyou for sharing the clip.

[@manav6191]

I got the same extractions and finally started my braces journey. Hope everything goes great for you as well

[@tanyamaurya8798]

@@manav6191 yea hope so.

[@armyandkingmeforbetterlife3328]

Mine is about in few months I'm terrified ToT is it painful? Im extremely odontophobic

[@VinyZikss]

@@tanyamaurya8798hey, did u notice any changes in your face after the extractions? I'm going to remove 4 as well, but there's so many negative comments online i'm kind of afraid

[@sizzlersanju]

9 months done with braces and i have never missed any appointment and i am now getting it of next month

[@nicocruz-tw8ew]

how bruh

[@Zoe-wy2dp]

I had to miss 4 appointments from covid lockdowns and I'm so annoyed!!! At my last appointment, my ortho told me they'll be on until 2022 :(

[@loryjanecadiao5730]

Im wearing braces for 8 months already and never did I broke a bracket. I think I’m a good patient. 😂😂

[@alextheking3868]

Thank you so much for all the support you have inspired meTo become an orthodontist

[@jacquieb1529]

Thank goodness I don’t have anything going on that would tempt me to miss an appointment. (Currently 1 week into braces at 30).

[@Cheryl_Wick]

Me too. I am 46 years old and just got my braces 3 days ago. I am ready for them to be off already. I will make sure I don't miss any appointments.

[@jacquieb1529]

@ best of luck! I already had one bracket come off my tooth 😞 With how painful it was to replace, and the potential extension on time in braces, I am more motivated to be careful.

[@rockarolla979]

I had mine for 10 months and I got suggested that I can get them off when I was their at their office if I can pay rest of the money I owed. I was confused because I thought I would have them on longer but I never broke a bracket and I always wear my rubber bands and I have missed appointments but that’s why I still owed money .

[@kulkube9780]

My teeth shift very fast when i wear my bands, so i had to wear them the oppissite way to make them go back. I did not want that to happen again. So my trick was just wear my bands when I felt like they started to go back. And then my bite was great the next time i came😂

[@nit7831]

Would u please tell me ur way to handle to go through the pain while wearing rubber bands

[@lavieavecv.v462]

"Some people, some crazy people will even wear rubber bands while eating" 😂 it's me, I'm some crazy people! 😅I use to eat with my rubber bands on when I had number 8, now I've moved up to number 12 they are super thick 😁and my orthodontist wants me to only wear them with my mouth guard on because I grind my teeth and sadly, I cannot eat with my mouthguard on so I take my rubber bands off when I am eating. Frankly I preferred when I could eat with them on because when I take them off while eating I then get distracted with other things and don't wear them right after eating. Great video @Dr Nate, I shall keep these 3 secrets in mind 👍🏻💟 2 more years to go 💪🏻

[@QueenParity]

I had my braces on for 2.5 years. I did not know there were different strengths of rubber bands so I would just wear whatever color I had 😭 I went through every class of bite during it and I currently have a small overbite I believe, never got it just right during braces

[@alextheking3868]

Thank you so much for the support you have inspired me to become an orthodontist

[@AngieLeja]

I was supposed to be out of Spark clear aligners after 8 months.. treatment kept extending so I told my orthodontist if I can just switch my bottom half to regular braces to be done sooner & he agreed! Be vocal & advocate for yourself, it will help speed the process too! In them for less than a week and they are moving much faster lol. I just wanna be done!

[@kerrlyndsey2864]

I'm 28y.o and my dentist told me that i don't need tooth extraction instead, I need to wear palate expanders for 3 months. Started my expanders June 26 and attached brackets October 16. Removed my expanders last November 18. My teeth are moving well and they are straight now. My dentist plans to remove my brackets next year February 2022 cause I'll be travelling abroad for good. That's like approximately only 4 months of wearing brackets!! Then retainers after. Hopefully this treatment will work🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@basetoace3951]

Hello! Can I ask how did your treatment go? My ortho also told me that I didn't need extractions and put me on a palatal expander for adults. I'm wearing braces since last December and I hope I can get them off early or max mid next year for the same reason as you.

[@kerrlyndsey2864]

@@basetoace3951 hey there! So far my teeth is already straight, the progress is very fast since I have WEEKLY adjustments and I'm happy with it. ☺️ Possible by tomorrow, Friday I'll be having the power chains for locking& final wearing of braces. It will be possibly removed by end week of February. Lastly, the wearing of retainers for a life time 😪😅

[@amuservlog4561]

This is very good reminders, my first month i broke 6 brackets just in a month but now my second adjustment i am careful of what i eat.

[@shricharansriram5722]

3:52 Bruh my bracket just popped off by doing nothing what was I supposed to do glue it back in?

[@annamariewaithira]

im on day 1 and a half and i want these things off now😭😭😭

[@nencyrana6891]

Me too😭😭😭

[@ruupty-6611]

Factss 🤣

[@rowansnyder2857]

Legit, not seen more factual information than right here. 😂

[@linda7519]

Damn he called me crazy for eating while I wear rubber bands 😂😂

[@dionnegarnett378]

I try to eat with them on but My rubber bands break everytime I eat....so I just take them off and put them back after

[@davidcecil6417]

my tip: Blend your food(invest into a powerful blender and use little bit water(4 tbs)) This way you keep your rubber bands in your mouth when you eat your blended solid food till they break.

[@dakicicul]

i do all of these and I was told before I got braces i'd only wear them for around a year. it's been a year and three months and still no clue when i'm getting them off. I have one more gap that needs to be closed and my teeth are straight (they made sure they were straight before they started closing the gaps). My next appointment is in around 10 days, I hope I can get them off soon as I plan to travel this summer and I want to be able to show off my smile in pictures!

[@valentinagelatina]

usually braces last at least two years

[@xy-moron1779]

Got mine today and want to get them off before 8th grade photos in the fall. Ortho says 4-6 months

[@ningysq]

ive been wearing them for about a year now, never missed an appointment, always wear my elastics, only broke a bracket once. ( i js want them off)

[@tominson90ify]

ik the rule is wearing your rubber bands, but what if wearing my rubber bands causes my bands to break and thus leads to prolonging closing the gap in my tooth?

[@alexandraperez4341]

Thanks for the tips I might get braces soon!

[@madonna_in_theattic9582]

why do brackets break? mine broke from one molar which also gets the most pressure from chewing. also, i can chew only from one side, the bracket got off within 12 hrs. what could that be the reason?

[@brooklyngavin4351]

i wore my rubber bands when i ate and my orthodontist said im on a "vacation" from them and also i havent broken a bracket and ive had them over a year

[@wr7819]

I enjoy your videos, you are so funny. Your giggle is contagious. Your videos are so informative, I’m getting braces soon.

[@GoMango392]

Dr. Nate - thanks a lot for this video. I was being casual with my rubber bands but after watching this video I will try to have them on 95% of the time.

[@stasialii]

I have my braces for three days now and I'm already watching this 😂 My doctor said it'll be only 6 months and I'm very greatful for that... I hope the time won't change

[@lisasibagariang8163]

haha i just got my braces 3 hours ago and here i am :p

[@r8b8x8dias5]

Me too 3hours

[@junederboghosian3564]

i just got mine at 12:30 today and here i am

[@sanjidatasnim8530]

Mine says couple years didn’t tell me exactly how much

[@Letsdothiskg]

Hello Dr. I’m struggling a lot with flossing with braces. I barely got them 3 days ago

[@pamy5722]

Try water flosser

[@angelica4770]

Start at 1:53. You are welcome.

[@kyleeheuser422]

I was supposed to have my braces on for less than a year it’s almost been three

[@angelica4770]

I woke up one morning, found out one of the bracket is missing and it’s in the edge of my lower brace. Should I initiate an earlier appointment ? Cuz it’s only the second week I’m wearing the brace. Supposed to go back to clinic in a month time.

[@ThriveDentist]

Yes you should

[@O0_WildSide_0O]

Just got mine today and I already want them out asap

[@virtue1495]

Been good with the first 2 points except my commitment to rubber bands. Now I'm gonna make sure to remember wearing them.

[@jessicaholland8521]

Some are talking about rubberbands like they take them off after being put on. Are you guys talking about the ones that go around the brackets or the ones that go from top and bottom jaw? I'm confused???

[@kianim8344]

Guess what my dentist missed my appointments for 2 months while I was waiting for them

[@brandonrichardson7248]

The intro reminds me of Russell Brunson.

[@rosellejan]

yup. watching this video because i just got my braces :

[@AlphaKamara-cg4yx]

I love the way you ef Express your smile ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ggpmf]

I worked in a beautiful office but yours looks like a gorgeous hotel.

[@karawaller9772]

Day 4 miserable lol all I’ve eaten is eggs and smoothies. Starving hahaha

[@Chad-pi5if]

How is it after the tightening of wire. I mean with every tightening the pain reduces ? Plz reply i got my 1st wire change yesterday

[@allyh244]

It was so hard today but I am like a month from getting mine off so I had to deny candy from my teacher it was tough

[@darat4732]

What causes a metal bracket to break?

[@bizzylagoon1169]

I got my braces back in February been to every single appt… on my last set and I’m suppose to get them off in June i hope i can get them off sooner!

[@st1ng._.ra3]

I’m getting them off in one month and I want this month to go by in a second

[@Lemontarts01]

Quick question. I am aware the metal in the braces that goes from side to side relies on heat to realign. Does say I don't know drinking excessive amounts of tea (hot obviously) have an effect? Was just curious

[@yasminaishac3117]

I’ve had braces for 6 years. I am so fed up with them honestly and my teeths still look terrible

[@stevesmith1493]

People miss appointments because the doctors don’t honor the appointment time. You sit there for 45 minutes waiting to actually see the doctor. It’s a joke! If I sit more than 10 minutes, I leave. Any doctor, dentist, ortho, whatever. You have 10-15 minutes past my appointment time or I’m leaving.

[@Li-oz1ux]

Your the one that needs the appointment. It's a sacrifice you have to deal with. I Have to wait about the same every time I go to my ortho. It's usually because the doctor is very booked. Maybe you can go to a doctor that have less patients.... not being mean but we all have to wait.

[@Fameca]

in my country the procedure won't take more than 1 year with the latest technologies, but yes these are the best tips so speed it up and avoid headaches :D

[@VinyZikss]

they are all the same...

[@viennaensign]

I wear my bands A LOT more than the average person with braces and and the bands are supposed to help with my midline and I have not seen any difference in my midline since July! I’m getting frustrated because I feel like they didn’t tell me to put the bands in the right spots! What should I do? Should I go in ask them why my midline hasn’t changed?

[@ym9636]

I'm in a place where I don't know what to do. dentistry? or being an orthodontist? do you please have any sort of videos that defines and show what's better for certain people? thanks

[@aysha134]

Do dentistry then later in your career specialise into orthodontics

[@chocomint6547]

I still not satistfy with the result but my dentist tell me that it's okay and this is the time to remove the braces. But after i watched some of your video about braces, i have few offside teeth and i think my dentist ignore that sign like i'm really confused when my dentist say that 😅

[@juliapence9240]

I do all of these things, but the funny thing was, i was breaking many brackets because of a mistake my orthadontist made, i don't know if that set me back or not, but hopefully not! luckily i am now wearing elastics. And am doing very good now. :)

[@cadesalem3419]

Haha exact same thing happened to me!!!

[@nit7831]

How did u overcome the pain would u suggest me some tips to relieve pain

[@juliapence9240]

@@nit7831 i would suggest some cold drinks and food since itll help with pain, and then if it gets to unbearable for you, use some over the counter tylenol. that worked best for me. :)

[@Josh.512]

@@nit7831 cold drinks and advil liqui-gels.

[@24kxthalia85]

i’ve only broken one bracket by eating a hard candy without realising i wasn’t allowed it, i got it done the best day and then it was the same as before i broke it!

[@madonna_in_theattic9582]

is this applicable even for 30 year old...just got braces yesterday

[@onlywithvic]

Can you midline move overnight? I swear they were straight the other day now the bottom ones are slightly to the right ugh 😩

[@jshndhrn]

i got mines on july 10 2020 and they said in around 4-6 more months

[@nahummamodaniel8278]

ayy same

[@riri2822]

I wanna ask , when we fix the midline where the upper is off , do we adjust the top to the bottom or the bottom to the top ?

[@wonderstruck.swiftie]

me watching this before i get braces lol

[@augustosabino]

They told me to wear my night ones 12 hours a day, I have been wearing them for exactly 12 hours a day, should I just wear them all day? 😅 I wanna be off them sooner, they gave me about 2 years 😓

[@astronaut_1018]

I just got mine 5 months ago...and I was told I would have them for 24 months.

[@shirleyodonnell6717]

I had treatment with another Orthodontist. He was the worst . They did terrible I changed Orthodontist . Everything is much better

[@ThriveDentist]

Glad it's better now!

[@stephanieawuah]

Quick question- since you've had braces yourself in the past, do you now have fixed or removable retainers

[@ThriveDentist]

removable retainers

[@stephanieawuah]

​@ThriveDentist Just now watched your video on retainers, which had your answer. Thanks. Love your videos very insightful and how you break everything down! Live in Ghana, considering braces so came on KZbin. This lifetime commitment thing and one other thing is what's making me hesitant 😅😅

[@whereveryougo_]

What is the standard time to see Dr?

[@mysticthehorselover5979]

I've only had my braces on for a little over a month and a half. They didn't have me wear any rubber bands so maybe they'll have me start wearing them when I go to my next appointment in 2-3 weeks. We pretty much always plan a day where I think I know I'm not doing anything. I'm homeschooled and go to a co-op on Tuesdays so we don't schedule anything that day and I have plenty of time and I'm not a busy person so I can easily make appointments. I'll definitely wear my rubber bands when I get them, I'll probably only take them off to eat. I haven't broken a bracket, I'm either careful and don't realize it or I'm just eating the right foods. I've eaten lots of m and ms and it hasn't broken one. It might be uncomfortable to wear rubber bands but I'm kind of excited to see how it'll feel.

[@valentinagelatina]

rubber bands are for the last stage, idk how long your braces are going to be on but theres no way that in just two months they are going to give you rubbers

[@augustosabino]

That’s so weird, they put my brackets on and provided me rubber bands the same day, since I mentioned I wanted to start treatment right away, have had them on for a month and 3 days. I am seeing drastic changes, my teeth are no longer humping each other instead they are now next to one another, I’m so happy with the fast results!! Docs said things could be different cus I’m 30, but na I am seeing big changes regardless of my age! :)

[@rodimousa9503]

Doctor Nate ,how can patient know that he is going to get a power chain after teeth are stighten?

[@ThriveDentist]

You can't unless the ortho tells you but typically if you have gaps you'll get them.

[@Sunny-iu5kq]

bro 1-2 years? I GOT 4!! FOUR YEARS OF TORTURE.

[@w5927]

LOL i was that crazy person that wore elastics while they ate. Only cause a combination from the jaw surgery and the elastics made my teeth even more sore. idk if its just me but took 2 weeks for the teeth pain to go away .

[@wp9ydqrt49]

I missed 6 months of appointments 😩😩

[@awesomecatgaming7060]

I got mine yesterdar.

[@desireeburgos3315]

Never broke a bracket. I wear my rubber bands. Still in braces. 2 1/2 years!! Why!!!????

[@shovnapoudyal8322]

Le him: Do not break brackets. Le me watching this after breaking my bracket for the first time

[@ecce366]

I wear braces for 1 year but my dentist never gives rubber bands

[@marievin2734]

I am really appreciate your comment

[@emilysalvatore2624]

I got my braces done 29th december 2020 and im getting them off end of this month!

[@epapao]

how did it gooo? Im getting them on tomorrow

[@emilysalvatore2624]

@@epapao it was alright actually getting them on and didnt hurt. A few days after they did hurt and i could omly eat soft foods x Good luck!

[@emilysalvatore2624]

@@epapao i didnt get them off sadly, but will be this week!

[@kms617]

@@emilysalvatore2624 HOW DID IT GO??

[@emilysalvatore2624]

@@kms617 It went really well thanks, i have had them off for about 2 weeks now and i love it!

[@MegaBev]

My teeth is already pretty except I have a little over bite, grinding, and teeth clenched. It will be a year in October and I feel like my orthodontist is messing with my teeth. My teeth shifts and I now have gaps. I feel I shouldn’t have to be in braces a whole 24 months

[@frozensherbet2]

You don't have retainers? It's normal for teeth to migrate and shift after braces especially if you're grinding

[@chingsilkambermarak9304]

Oh i missed my appointment for 1 years 4 months 😭😭😭during covid that's why still im on my braces

[@someguyonthewifi]

Get mine off in about a week!

[@son_robel9523]

I broke my bracket on the 3rd day

[@jodysmith8339]

In 2weeks I would’ve had my braces on for a year…currently wearing rubber bands and have forgot to put new ones on after brushing a few times but never again lol not after seeing this video.x

[@benjaminodelcamino6689]

Second week o 2-3year treatment hope i get out quicker

[@stefanie0158]

Idk how i never broke a bracket in the past 10 months . I've ate the hardest foods ever without caring. I guess i m lucky

[@mohmayaa1141]

hey to speed up the process ,, Can I visit the ortho every two weeks instead of once a month ?

[@Natsu.dragneel448]

Do you know how many appointments i missed in lockdown😭

[@eb4082]

How can you tell when a bracket breaks?? :)

[@ThriveDentist]

It will off of the tooth and will only be attached to the wire.

[@Some_Random_Dude_2008]

I want mine off already its barly been a month. ._.

[@T3XACAN0]

He has a bright white teeth!!! 😁

[@whereveryougo_]

My Dr asked to come every 12 weeks I think that's too long.. not happy with that. I think it should be every month