Getting Braces ?! 5 Things to Know

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  • Getting Braces ? 5 Things You Should Know
    In this video I review things to know before getting your braces on. We'll talk about braces wax, braces pain, foods you can't eat with braces and so much more! If there was anything I forgot to mention let us know in the comments section! Much love
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  • @Carterstockton
    @Carterstockton Pƙed 2 lety +647

    Who else is watching this because your getting braces soon?

  • @mohammadraiyaan9245
    @mohammadraiyaan9245 Pƙed rokem +255

    Who is binge watching braces videos cause they are gonna get their own pair soon😂

    • @insertusernamehere8125
      @insertusernamehere8125 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +3

      Kinda, I'm binge watching them because I just GOT braces

    • @00_soraya
      @00_soraya Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +5

      I’m on the way right now !!😅

    • @ST4RS4EVERRR
      @ST4RS4EVERRR Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      Meee

    • @ST4RS4EVERRR
      @ST4RS4EVERRR Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +1

      I just went to the dentist today and they said I’ma have to get them

    • @Lolliepop-pw6iy
      @Lolliepop-pw6iy Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      Me

  • @maryforrester1400
    @maryforrester1400 Pƙed 2 lety +696

    My orthodontist was on the phone ordering pizza while putting my braces on.

    • @akarieden
      @akarieden Pƙed 2 lety +40

      đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ˜­

    • @naffisatouhydara5663
      @naffisatouhydara5663 Pƙed 2 lety +14

      đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

    • @anneannie7573
      @anneannie7573 Pƙed 2 lety +13

      😊😊😂😂😂😂😂wish I could see the zigzag

    • @jayraczz
      @jayraczz Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Mine to

    • @ellaa548
      @ellaa548 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      😂

  • @haanisultan2371
    @haanisultan2371 Pƙed 2 lety +696

    For beginners: 1. Be prepared to be patient for around 2 long years ( that helps in remembering why u started, remembering u need a perfect smile) 2.Dont panic braces won't hurt at all, the things that hurt are spacers (chill,they're put for only less than a week), the excess wire ( which can be treated with wax for a night then get it cut the very next day), extractions (can easily be managed by pain killers) 3. Be prepared with a strict dental hygiene routine from day 1 itself (ortho brush, proxy brushes, dental floss,dental thread, mouthwash and ofc a mirror in case u r out... All these are ur new friends btw. Tip: Carry a small mirror and mini proxy brush with u when u r outdoors to avoid embarrassment after eating, helps in quick clean. ATBđŸ‘đŸ»

    • @lemonyxo9773
      @lemonyxo9773 Pƙed 2 lety +14

      Tysm I'm getting places in 2 months and I have to have a plate at the same time aswell, I've been eating as much popcorn as possible

    • @vettechsam452
      @vettechsam452 Pƙed 2 lety +9

      Omg the spacers were killer. Got them put in yesterday and it felt like she was straight stabbing my gums to smithereens lol. The braces were the easy part.

    • @h3art4mel
      @h3art4mel Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Tysm I’m getting them in like 2 days

    • @shricharansriram5722
      @shricharansriram5722 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Bro spacers were absolute hell, I couldn't even sleep the first night, and could barely bite into anything Jesus. Braces were def easier

    • @Aj7260-h5t
      @Aj7260-h5t Pƙed 2 lety

      I’m really lucky I got them in less then 1 month

  • @chrissyfowler9922
    @chrissyfowler9922 Pƙed 3 lety +1606

    I think something everyone should know before getting their braces on is to brush their teeth before their appointment because some orthodontist do not clean before adding the glue and brackets so this is good to do so there’s no plaque just sitting for years underneath the brackets

    • @brianna3172
      @brianna3172 Pƙed 3 lety +364

      i think this is just common sense, to brush before any dentist/orthodontist appointment

    • @mrremi4186
      @mrremi4186 Pƙed 2 lety +55

      @@brianna3172 fr

    • @ashaleelevy5446
      @ashaleelevy5446 Pƙed 2 lety +35

      If u have orthodontist every six week or dentist appointment if u have braces brush 3 times a day & If u don’t have braces brush two time a day and also floss.

    • @Fernanda2205
      @Fernanda2205 Pƙed 2 lety +8

      @@brianna3172 nope, our dentist told my sister some people don't brush before going

    • @swirlzslime5307
      @swirlzslime5307 Pƙed 2 lety +12

      aren’t they supposed to? i brushed my teeth before but they cleaned them and then had me brush

  • @ClareB78
    @ClareB78 Pƙed 3 lety +1904

    I've had my braces for 6 months and my water flosser is one of the best things I've bought, it's so handy for getting out anything my brushes miss.

    • @jenniferferrer2641
      @jenniferferrer2641 Pƙed 3 lety +51

      Remember a water pick does not replace flossing. You still need to floss.

    • @julez3929
      @julez3929 Pƙed 3 lety +30

      @@jenniferferrer2641 I've had my braces for 6 months also and i use my water pik in the morning and night but I've only flossed like 5 times. I didn't know this thx

    • @ClareB78
      @ClareB78 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@jenniferferrer2641 I am.

    • @CursedMudflap
      @CursedMudflap Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Can water flosser get rid of plaques?

    • @julez3929
      @julez3929 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      @@CursedMudflap no you have to go see your general dentist to get plaque removed

  • @nanapam1267
    @nanapam1267 Pƙed 2 lety +523

    This is my second time getting braces as an adult. The first time I was 27. I was very happy with how my teeth turned out the first time. The reason why I’m getting them again is because I lost my retainer and never replaced it thinking it would be fine. I’m now 53 and have a space between my two front teeth and a couple of others. Girls and boys, always wear your retainer and if you lose it, get a new one! It’s expensive but will be more expensive to get braces again! 😱

  • @Jaylove91
    @Jaylove91 Pƙed 2 lety +43

    Got my Braces put on today at the age of 31. Its never too late 😁

  • @nahjagardner7593
    @nahjagardner7593 Pƙed 3 lety +911

    I’m literally sitting in the orthodontic office waiting on my name to be called😂

    • @drujdess
      @drujdess Pƙed 3 lety +16

      Hey! How did it go?

    • @nahjagardner7593
      @nahjagardner7593 Pƙed 3 lety +29

      @@drujdess I haven’t gone in yet and I’m so nervousđŸ˜„

    • @nahjagardner7593
      @nahjagardner7593 Pƙed 3 lety +58

      @@drujdess I got them! Feels a little weird though

    • @drujdess
      @drujdess Pƙed 3 lety +22

      @@nahjagardner7593 yeah! It's a weird feel at first. But you'll get used to it. It will be worth it!

    • @woop3188
      @woop3188 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      @@nahjagardner7593 did the braces hurt?

  • @juliah8018
    @juliah8018 Pƙed 3 lety +3511

    my best friend fell asleep while getting her braces on, lmao

    • @garrothhogonokami
      @garrothhogonokami Pƙed 3 lety +183

      Welp. Turns out I’m just a wimp then XD..
      Low pain tolerance woooo

    • @msheartface5288
      @msheartface5288 Pƙed 3 lety +304

      Jeez I could hardly breathe and kept swallowing 😬

    • @gama_vex2207
      @gama_vex2207 Pƙed 3 lety +44

      @@msheartface5288 frrrr

    • @lolahennrich
      @lolahennrich Pƙed 3 lety +241

      I was half asleep the whole time. I didn't want to fall asleep and embarrass myself so I kept telling myself in my head don't fall asleep don't fall asleep don't fall asleep

    • @garrothhogonokami
      @garrothhogonokami Pƙed 3 lety +47

      @@lolahennrich XD I’m pretty sure I had stayed up late or all night and even so I still couldn’t sleep through that. I’m weak, clearly 😂

  • @sabrinadechannel
    @sabrinadechannel Pƙed 2 lety +600

    Literally went in for a consultation today to see if I was a candidate and left with my braces on the same day đŸ˜« wasn’t expecting things to happen this fast but I’m happy that I got them in

    • @avantgarden159
      @avantgarden159 Pƙed 2 lety +39

      Omg I’m so happy for you đŸ„° I’m going for a consultation later today and I’m really hoping to leave with braces today too lmao

    • @sabrinadechannel
      @sabrinadechannel Pƙed 2 lety +29

      @@avantgarden159 thank you !đŸ˜« I’m in so much pain tho lmaooooo. Did you get your braces in ?

    • @avantgarden159
      @avantgarden159 Pƙed 2 lety +32

      @@sabrinadechannel Yessss I got them the same day! When I tell you I was happy asffffff😂 but omg I’m in pain tooooođŸ˜©

    • @missdelasjachannel8988
      @missdelasjachannel8988 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @@avantgarden159 u got em?

    • @payton3203
      @payton3203 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @@missdelasjachannel8988 i get mine tmrw

  • @partnersincrime1991
    @partnersincrime1991 Pƙed 3 lety +110

    I’m getting braces in 6 days and I’ve been wanting them for like 4 years and as I get older I think more and more about them and the pros and cons and this really helped

    • @lizad6030
      @lizad6030 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Yh I've needed them for a while but I wasn't old enough I'm getting them soon idk when but in a week or two

    • @urmomslollipops6499
      @urmomslollipops6499 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@lizad6030 dont worry about them hurting or anything like that, I’ve had them for a few months and now I can barely tell that there in my mouth-

    • @raisadrawss4190
      @raisadrawss4190 Pƙed rokem +1

      didd u get them

  • @hubbleschild
    @hubbleschild Pƙed 3 lety +837

    If you can’t chew, that’s okay!! Your bones are moving! Protein shakes work wonders!

    • @hubbleschild
      @hubbleschild Pƙed 3 lety +57

      @@va1ch33rios No not always, I literally couldn’t chew. Oatmeal and things like that still hurt to have :(

    • @hubbleschild
      @hubbleschild Pƙed 3 lety +8

      @@va1ch33rios Yes :( it hurt

    • @Itz_Traphyy
      @Itz_Traphyy Pƙed 3 lety +26

      Same here I am afraid to chew I usually just suck the foods Till i can swallow it

    • @hubbleschild
      @hubbleschild Pƙed 3 lety +3

      @@Itz_Traphyy felt haha

    • @niyah3x911
      @niyah3x911 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@Itz_Traphyy try like apple sauce

  • @angelicadelacruz3525
    @angelicadelacruz3525 Pƙed 3 lety +564

    Wish to afford and have a braces to fixed my crooked teeths so that I can smile and laugh without being ashamed.

    • @haileyramirez3868
      @haileyramirez3868 Pƙed 3 lety +75

      dont feel ashamed a lot of ppl have crooked teeth and its okay

    • @tiffanyle2543
      @tiffanyle2543 Pƙed 3 lety +52

      your perfect the way u are. plus, everyone’s too worried about themselves so don’t overthink it :))

    • @spookyman5ever
      @spookyman5ever Pƙed 3 lety +38

      you're allowed to feel insecure- everyone does at one point or another- but i think crooked teeth are beautiful! straight white teeth, sure, are aesthetically pleasing but i feel like there's so much more personality in an "imperfect" smile! you have nothing to be ashamed of, especially when you're smiling or laughing, you're happy, there's nothing wrong about that. But- if you want straight teeth that's absolutely your call! it's your body, your face- so do what you like and what makes you feel good!

    • @angelicadelacruz3525
      @angelicadelacruz3525 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      ❀

    • @aaliyahness
      @aaliyahness Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Awe don't be , you're loved

  • @raphaelboco6196
    @raphaelboco6196 Pƙed 2 lety +53

    The first few days of me having braces was really a struggle. First was the problem about food, and it was painful and I felt a lot of discomfort. I couldn’t even bite through a marshmallow without feeling pain lol. But after a week or so, My teeth went back to its normal state and I was able to eat hard stuff again like meat and etc. If you’re one of the people who got braces but are regretting their decision (I’ve been there too haha), don’t. Cuz in the end, all the pains and discomforts are all gonna be worth it when you look in the mirror and see a beautiful smile.

    • @isiscalderon5515
      @isiscalderon5515 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +3

      I got mines yesterday and my teeth is literally pain😅

    • @Brisdyrodriguez
      @Brisdyrodriguez Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      @@isiscalderon5515is it better now?

    • @Kaielyncooper
      @Kaielyncooper Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +2

      When I tell you, I was asking my cousin so many questions because he’s had braces maybe for a couple of months now so he’s telling me everything about what to expect how it might feel how uncomfortable it might feel and he also told me that some of the miths that we’ve heard about getting braces when we were kids are not true

  • @ihavekidsinmybasement9203
    @ihavekidsinmybasement9203 Pƙed 3 lety +375

    Thank you I’m getting braces soon and I’m scared and nervous but this made me feel better so I can be prepared

    • @percpoppin3353
      @percpoppin3353 Pƙed 3 lety +14

      me too but comments say it hurts for 2-3 days .. and you can’t really eat nothing . :(

    • @j.d.9806
      @j.d.9806 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      Don’t be! They’re honestly not that bad. Sure it may hurt for 2-3 days just have an ice pack on you and you’ll be fine also it will hurt a lot on the bottom so I would recommend to put a lot of ice there. Other than that you’ll be fine and you can eat ice cream for dinner.

    • @chloe-gt8ti
      @chloe-gt8ti Pƙed 2 lety +2

      i get mine in 27 days

    • @kailani1021
      @kailani1021 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Same im nervous but im excited as well

    • @kaybski
      @kaybski Pƙed 2 lety +5

      i get mine dec 21st so if anyone's seeing this any later, ask for an update :) ill tell u how its going !

  • @amberlee795
    @amberlee795 Pƙed 2 lety +284

    I think a good tip for getting braces is to look into the doctor you’re going to before you go. I got my braces on when I was in middle school so it was up to my parents to decide which orthodontist to send me to, they chose the cheapest one they could afford understandably, but it ended up leading to me having years of reconstructive work after the braces.
    The ortho I went to spilled a lot of glue onto my teeth from my braces and after 4 years when I got them off, the ortho ended up drilling into my teeth to remove the glue and left them extremely crooked and with holes in some. After another 10 years of constant cavities and crowns from what that ortho did, I’m in my 20s with a full set of fake teeth all because my childhood orthodontist spilled some glue on my teeth :)

    • @ahadmdabdul
      @ahadmdabdul Pƙed 2 lety +36

      So sad 😞.

    • @thiramshetty3421
      @thiramshetty3421 Pƙed 2 lety +26

      that's so sad

    • @amyboyd5839
      @amyboyd5839 Pƙed 2 lety

      oohhhj

    • @yalien5055
      @yalien5055 Pƙed 2 lety +12

      my mom chose a pretty cheap ortho to go to, the place itself looks cheap. i’m scared that they’ll make my smile worse than before. my mom already paid but i still have to wait months to get braces and waited months to get just spacers.

    • @chelsiedora9704
      @chelsiedora9704 Pƙed 2 lety +8

      I’m so sorry that happened to you đŸ˜©

  • @EdSaenzDrums
    @EdSaenzDrums Pƙed 3 lety +925

    #1 thing to know before getting your braces: make sure to check your zipper is up. Otherwise you’ll spend the entire time on the seat with your zipper down looking like a fool.

  • @mpetrie
    @mpetrie Pƙed 2 lety +86

    I've been in braces for about 13 months now. One thing I would disagree with is when it was said that it gets easier with each passing adjustment. Nope. Some adjustments are easy, some adjustments are more uncomfortable. I was just put into class 2 Cheetah elastics and this has upped the discomfort substantially. Also, another thing I've noticed is that I can go weeks without feeling any discomfort but then a random tooth will just become really uncomfortable for about 24 hours or so. Then the pain may jump to another random tooth for 24 hours. The discomfort I feel reminds me of when a baby tooth was starting to come loose when I was a kid. You'll find yourself clenching your teeth to put pressure on the sore tooth to sort of "scratch the itch".

    • @lourdesmercedes
      @lourdesmercedes Pƙed rokem +3

      I was wondering if I was the only one that has teeth hurt all randomly but good to know it’s not just me and it’s normal

    • @notwytia
      @notwytia Pƙed rokem +3

      Omg, I was actually wondering about that. This is reassuring to me. I have had braces for 3 weeks, and while the first days were pretty painful, it got better each day. But now, I get totally random mild to moderate pain and soreness that changes location randomly and I keep worrying something is wrong, since everyone says braces hurt only a couple days after adjustments.

  • @selki33
    @selki33 Pƙed 2 lety +167

    I'm almost 18 and have always been ashamed of my teeth. I'm so excited for next week to get the bands on then the week after for the actual braces!

  • @KarenSequen
    @KarenSequen Pƙed 3 lety +111

    After a year and 7 months of having my braces on, I am finally relieved to have gotten them 2 days ago 😌😌 I am so happy with my teeth, they process felt long and was a nightmare but in the end it was worth it 😊

    • @nnn7886
      @nnn7886 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thats about my estimated time and im like 3 months in. How long did it take for your first move of teeth?

    • @ahadmdabdul
      @ahadmdabdul Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Are you wearing a retainer now?

    • @jeaneebullock2412
      @jeaneebullock2412 Pƙed rokem

      đŸ˜©

    • @anitakoranteng3704
      @anitakoranteng3704 Pƙed rokem +1

      Help me fix one please, I have an open bite

    • @kamal-hassan
      @kamal-hassan Pƙed rokem

      @@anitakoranteng3704same here. What did you do about it?

  • @elevenbyfive
    @elevenbyfive Pƙed 3 lety +227

    if you still cant get the wax to stick even when you dry your braces, i discovered there are different kinds of wax. There's one that's kind of plasticky and doesn't stick so well. It's more squishy. But there's one that's a bit more like moldable candle wax texture, and I found that one sticks a lot better.

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Pƙed 3 lety +32

      Great point !

    • @msheartface5288
      @msheartface5288 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      GUM is a good brand x

    • @Fireflygirl-pz4yw
      @Fireflygirl-pz4yw Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Cool

    • @ashaleelevy5446
      @ashaleelevy5446 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@DrGregAsatrian I have a question if I have a overbite do I need rubber bands Dr. Greg?

    • @your_fav_kendal
      @your_fav_kendal Pƙed 2 lety +5

      @@ashaleelevy5446 Rubber bands are to fix your jaw (underbites/overbites) and I got mine on for my underbite, its helped people see my top teeth more and its reduced my under bite. So yeah, you have a 65 percent chance of getting them on, but its up to what your ortho thinks

  • @giannaspalazzi7847
    @giannaspalazzi7847 Pƙed 3 lety +40

    Me, getting my braces off in a week: Oh this looks cool let’s watch

  • @angieknoll9191
    @angieknoll9191 Pƙed 3 lety +36

    I had watched all of your braces explained videos in preparation to have my braces put on this last Friday. Honestly they helped a ton and my orthodontist was pleasantly surprised I understood everything he said and I credited to you for being so informative 😁 thanks for being a great teacher!

  • @apriljames1296
    @apriljames1296 Pƙed 3 lety +57

    I recently got self-ligating braces put on and would love if you made more content geared towards patients who have these. Including self-ligating braces with your videos explaining how “traditional” braces work would be so helpful. Thanks for making these videos and for the education that they provide to so many!

  • @carlarembert775
    @carlarembert775 Pƙed 3 lety +91

    I always take a Tylenol or Ibuprofen at least 2hrs before each appointment. That helps with the discomfort.

    • @Itz_Traphyy
      @Itz_Traphyy Pƙed 3 lety +9

      Thanks alot!

    • @postthiscatwhentheyleastex8894
      @postthiscatwhentheyleastex8894 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Smart! I'm taking this advice

    • @X11CHASE
      @X11CHASE Pƙed 2 lety +1

      You should not take ibuprofen for this sort of pain, only Tylenol/acetaminophen. Look it up

    • @carlarembert775
      @carlarembert775 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      @@X11CHASE Ibuprofen can be safely taken prior to as well as Tylenol. Ibuprofen can slow down the movement of the teeth, but that's only if it's taken regularly. Once every three months prior to treatment is fine.

    • @carlarembert775
      @carlarembert775 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@Itz_Traphyy you're so welcome

  • @Hellokxttyyo
    @Hellokxttyyo Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +3

    Everyone should know when you’re getting braces. It only hurts for two days to three days and then it stops hurting. Hope this helps.❀

  • @ChuloRob617
    @ChuloRob617 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I;m getting braces next week at 44 and was happy to see the very first video I clicked on was a fellow Armenian! Thanks for the useful info!!

  • @lilyjohnson722
    @lilyjohnson722 Pƙed 3 lety +85

    I got braces a month ago and your videos were sooooo helpful! Thank you!

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Pƙed 3 lety +12

      Ahh so happy to help !

    • @ashaleelevy5446
      @ashaleelevy5446 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      If I have a overbite do I need rubber bands? Dr. Greg

    • @ziippy-
      @ziippy- Pƙed 2 lety

      @@ashaleelevy5446 I also have an overbite and yes you will need rubber bands

  • @Wish817
    @Wish817 Pƙed 2 lety +11

    Especially in the winter my lips get really dry, they crack at any Aggressive word that I say. I’m really glad you mentioned What a person with dry lips should do before getting braces on.

  • @anniemwester
    @anniemwester Pƙed 2 lety +49

    if you have swollen gums, use peroxyl mouthwash. after i got my braces on my gums swelled over the pegs on some of my brackets, meaning i couldn’t get elastics when i was supposed to and ultimately making my braces journey longer. peroxyl mouthwash helps with the swelling and heals any scratches or cuts you might have in your mouth as well due to the braces. :)

    • @swaradhabe2040
      @swaradhabe2040 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      YASSS it's not only for braces but for me it was because of my molar eruption and the second I use that mouthaash all pain wash wahse daway

  • @annajustreads
    @annajustreads Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I get my braces put on today, and I was so nervous. But this video and all these comments have eased my anxiety a lot. Thank you!

  • @DrJustininJapan
    @DrJustininJapan Pƙed 3 lety +18

    Thank you for another great video:) I keep posting my own braces updates after being inspired by this awesome channel:) thank you for giving so much useful info😁😁😁😁😁

  • @SmileInfluencers
    @SmileInfluencers Pƙed 3 lety +7

    Awesome video Dr. Greg! Love watching getting braces on videos! Lets go!

  • @johnschrader7977
    @johnschrader7977 Pƙed 2 lety +12

    I got my braces at the end of my 7th grade year, and now I'm about halfway though my freshman year of highschool and should get them off either before or right after the end of school. If you are going to get braces soon, trust me, after a month you will not notice them and after a year you will forget you never had them at some point.

  • @amandan7877
    @amandan7877 Pƙed 2 lety +12

    i’m so scared that i’m gonna look weird😭😭😭😭

  • @andrearodriguez6129
    @andrearodriguez6129 Pƙed 3 lety +190

    I’m literally getting mine tomorrow and I’m really really nervous 😖but thank you for the video and honestly I feel like it helped relief a bit of my anxiety 😌

    • @lyla_eq
      @lyla_eq Pƙed 2 lety +3

      How did it go?

    • @sophiex3775
      @sophiex3775 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      I'm getting mine tomorrow 😩

    • @0sameeha
      @0sameeha Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@sophiex3775 how long did it take😭

    • @sophiex3775
      @sophiex3775 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@0sameeha i only got the top teeth so about half an hour 😭

    • @theothegreat4459
      @theothegreat4459 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I want braces😕

  • @kittyk8345
    @kittyk8345 Pƙed rokem +5

    I think something everyone considering getting or getting braces/Invisalign is to make sure you're seeing a board-certified orthodontist. I had train track braces years ago, way back in 2006. I didn't know any better and I thought that it was normal to get your braces done at your dentist's office BY your dentist, as did my parents. It wasn't until I was 25 that I learned that my braces were done incorrectly because I didn't see a board-certified orthodontist. My dentist did the best he could with the knowledge he had, but in the end, my teeth weren't the best they could be.
    It is now 2023 and I'm getting Invisalign at the end of March and my orthodontist (who I was referred to by my new dentist) looked at my old acrylic retainers, which admittedly, I haven't worn in over a decade and he was very impressed that I still had them, and pointed out that work still needed to be done on my bottom teeth as they were still crowded even after my "completed" treatment. He also pointed out that the wire on the top retainer was actually keeping a gap open between my canines that shouldn't be there.
    Just remember, a dentist and an orthodontist are NOT the same! Orthodontists, specialize IN orthodontics!

  • @joanna1926
    @joanna1926 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Amazing explanation this really gave me a better understanding of what goes on because I was worried about the pain and. Everything

  • @ariberry3498
    @ariberry3498 Pƙed rokem +2

    i am getting my braces on tomorrow and i’m really scared but you kinda comforted me and i’m not scared anymore

  • @Momy2T
    @Momy2T Pƙed 3 lety +11

    Load up on soft, healthy foods for the 1-3 days after your appointment..ice cream helps a lot! Mashed potatoes, yogurt, etc. I can’t eat red meat bc it irritates my gums & makes them “itch.” I am looking forward to a fat steak! Water pick is EVERYTHING!! I love it so much & plan on continuing to use it when my braces come off. Be patient!! It feels like foorever but you’ll have a beautiful smile that’ll last a lifetime!!

  • @itz_kyla_b654
    @itz_kyla_b654 Pƙed rokem +5

    I was lucky to get my braces for free as a critical case, it took me about 18+ months for the full treatment, im now using my retainers and its going quite well

  • @theyluv_rylee155
    @theyluv_rylee155 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I’m getting my braces next week! And I’ve heard they hurt when u first get them on but this video really helped me!

  • @Skelly_playzz
    @Skelly_playzz Pƙed 2 lety +1

    This really helps thanks for the info cause I’m getting mine tomorrow so wish me good luck

  • @caitlinlaga1856
    @caitlinlaga1856 Pƙed 3 lety +30

    It literally took me a year to get used to them
. 😅 almost done though. Im 31 and I’ll tell ya. Theyre annoying but so worth it.

  • @Anahi-zl7jz
    @Anahi-zl7jz Pƙed 3 lety +49

    honestly it really differs from people to people, for me my spacers hurt 10x worse than my braces and getting all my wisdom teeth taken out so

    • @Anahi-zl7jz
      @Anahi-zl7jz Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @Jesus Ramos frr they hurt so bad and my parents really had me trying to eat things I couldn’t for like 2 weeks 😟

    • @haileyramirez3868
      @haileyramirez3868 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      well spacers hurt more than anything

    • @EarthFairy738
      @EarthFairy738 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@Anahi-zl7jz frrr i couldnt eat soo many things it hurt too much-

    • @EarthFairy738
      @EarthFairy738 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@haileyramirez3868 they do

    • @Anahi-zl7jz
      @Anahi-zl7jz Pƙed 3 lety

      @Jesus Ramos I knowww like all I would eat for those 2 weeks wood be soups and shit

  • @lilysiko2008
    @lilysiko2008 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I just found out i'm getting braces today and i was scared but thanks to your video now i'm actually excited

  • @mac.f
    @mac.f Pƙed 2 lety +1

    lol i’m getting my braces tomorrow that’s why i’m here, this also rly helped ty :)

  • @LiaLulee
    @LiaLulee Pƙed 3 lety +20

    My advice is to always take a Advil before they even start because when I had got my braces I couldn’t go to school for weeks because it was hurting so bad and also take a cold drink with you I promise you it will really help and for the rubber bands don’t use your friend own or other people own if your orthodontist told you not to use rubber bands it will start moving your teeth out of place.

    • @PercydeRoloFangirl
      @PercydeRoloFangirl Pƙed 3 lety

      I couldn't because they just did it without warning so we weren't prepared.

  • @Sim_one1
    @Sim_one1 Pƙed 3 lety +19

    I’ve had all my braces on since December last year. The dentist started putting the brackets on my teeth in sets of 6 January 2020, so it wouldn’t overwhelm me and I could get use to it slowly. My jaw aches all day everyday along with headaches & sometimes reaches migraine level, because my bite is so bad. Had X-rays done by a specialist and my TMJ joints looked fine, so the pain is purely from my bite being so bad and probably has been bad for years.. started recently with 1 rubber band on my right side, from my top eye tooth, to my bottom tooth second from the back. I think it’s going to be a slooow process but I’m okay with that!

  • @Adalyn_and_Paislee
    @Adalyn_and_Paislee Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I was sopposed to get braces but we decided that Invisalign would be a better choice for me. My orthodontist said that if I wanted to switch to braces then I can do I will stick around to your channel and keep watching to learn more just in case!

  • @snowday2660
    @snowday2660 Pƙed rokem +1

    i have had braces, i was watching this to make sure this is true, and it's completely true!

  • @chelsealee9601
    @chelsealee9601 Pƙed 3 lety +118

    I'm so lucky to be getting my braces the end of this year, I'm excited and think the metal damons look great. Thank you for all these videos on braces, they have helped me decide! I have a case of high canines and have found a great ortho.

    • @sabwolfy6378
      @sabwolfy6378 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      I’m getting mine in a week

    • @weirdo_4597
      @weirdo_4597 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@sabwolfy6378 same

    • @sabwolfy6378
      @sabwolfy6378 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@weirdo_4597 augest 12 wby?

    • @offuzi4431
      @offuzi4431 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Idk if it’s just me but it didn’t hurt so don’t worry about that and just try not to eat food for a week and drink smoothies or soup

    • @h1tmandaddy
      @h1tmandaddy Pƙed 3 lety +4

      i have high canine teeth too, sadly i havent gotten braces yet but definitely will in the future

  • @yayag.8990
    @yayag.8990 Pƙed 3 lety +15

    I'm almost 7 months in, and it still somehow feels like it takes effort to fully put my top lip over my top row of braces 😂

  • @Nasreldein_Noory
    @Nasreldein_Noory Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Hi I am new to ur vids and they really helped me out with my braces so thank you 😃

  • @kingy292
    @kingy292 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Thank you! I was worrying about the pain! ❀

  • @ellam3917
    @ellam3917 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    I’ve had braces for almost a year and trust me a water pik is a must have I was told that plack was building up on my back teeth because it’s hard to brush back there with braces and my teeth have been so much better

  • @alexanderlinton6946
    @alexanderlinton6946 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Hi Greg,
    You have a great platform. Please could you do a video on the dangers of direct to consumer orthodontics, like smile direct club!
    Thank you

  • @sya1383
    @sya1383 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Just me binge watching all of dr greg's vid cause im getting mine this friday

  • @vvinters.
    @vvinters. Pƙed 2 lety +1

    getting braces in about a week so im out here researching about what and what not to do. thank u for this video!

  • @Capybara_crew.
    @Capybara_crew. Pƙed rokem +3

    I got braces to today and this helped so much I watch this while my mom was driving me to the orthodontist😂 đŸ˜Šâ€

  • @goldfish9468
    @goldfish9468 Pƙed 2 lety +10

    I got my power chain after like a year and 4 months, also springs on both sides of my bottom teeth :) also before every appointment, take pain medicine
. Trust me it helps

  • @ilovemii
    @ilovemii Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci +1

    I'm getting my braces today!! This video is so helpful...đŸ€—

  • @yenifercastro5768
    @yenifercastro5768 Pƙed 2 lety

    Thank you ! I plan on getting braces soon and wanted to know more information â˜ș

  • @brooklynnhenderson6069
    @brooklynnhenderson6069 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    I’m getting my braces tomorrow I’m really scared but this helped and I feel less scared now

  • @enriquerobles2714
    @enriquerobles2714 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    I have braces for the past 8 months one thing that work wonders for braces cuts & lacerations is oral B mouth sore with hydrogen peroxide mouth wash is color blue I use it every day it works wonders because the peroxide heals your cuts faster highly recommended !!!

  • @awhxstella7322
    @awhxstella7322 Pƙed rokem

    thanks for this!!! i’m getting braces tomorrow and i’ve been so scared but this really reassured me!! :)

  • @meav6244
    @meav6244 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Thx for helping me with this I’ve wached most of you’re vids the funny thing is I was waching you’re last video my last tooth fell out now I can get braces

  • @Melanie_27
    @Melanie_27 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    A lot of people say that the worst thing about braces are the bands that you get before the brace are put on to separate the teeth. But with me it definitely wasn’t because I had to get gum surgery to remove some gum in my mouth and i also had a lot of teeth pulled out. And also now i have the get my wisdom teeth out this fall because they decided to come in 5 years early. And i have to keep my braces on for that as well.

  • @riddhimasingh7955
    @riddhimasingh7955 Pƙed 2 lety +10

    When you are suffering from braces pain, you can rinse your mouth with warm salt water. I hope this helps.

  • @cloroxbleach945
    @cloroxbleach945 Pƙed rokem

    Thank you so much I have been deciding to get braces for a while now and you just conceived me

  • @Odieisoslay
    @Odieisoslay Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    in a couple of weeks, I have to get braces, I am so nervous, but all these comments and vids have helped me so much!

  • @annaparzych8453
    @annaparzych8453 Pƙed rokem +4

    I didn’t get to prepare for braces I went for other dental needs and then all of a sudden they put braces on me.

  • @queenmisanthrope
    @queenmisanthrope Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Lol I’m really watching this as if I haven’t already taken my braces off. I really loved having braces though 😁

  • @natalierobbins9076
    @natalierobbins9076 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I really hope I can fall asleep when I’m getting my braces on đŸ€žđŸ˜ŹđŸ˜Š

  • @elitekoalafanxxx3593
    @elitekoalafanxxx3593 Pƙed 2 lety

    Also great and informative video! Thank you!

  • @ya_seenalli
    @ya_seenalli Pƙed 3 lety +71

    When you get braces on the best thing to eat is mac and cheese

    • @Beautifulmind29
      @Beautifulmind29 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      And mash potatoes

    • @yummybee3470
      @yummybee3470 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      And egg drop soup

    • @juliah8018
      @juliah8018 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      it gets so stuck tho omg

    • @haileyramirez3868
      @haileyramirez3868 Pƙed 3 lety

      no it still hurt me😭😭

    • @delancy111
      @delancy111 Pƙed 3 lety +11

      @@haileyramirez3868 drink cold liquids like smoothies and cold water, eat ice cream, yogurt, soup, and mashed potatoes. after a while u should be able to eat pasta and rice. dont chew with ur front teeth. i just got my braces 2 days ago and yesterday was so bad but today was pretty painless just a bit uncomfy! hope this helps 😊💗💗

  • @ahaduchasemusic3276
    @ahaduchasemusic3276 Pƙed 2 lety +14

    I’m so anxious for getting braces, all those tools twisting and clamps and stuff , and the look and stuff it’s just makes me really anxious to the point where I have pain in my feet and hands, I’ve had two braces in the back of my mouth with a wire and spring it was like a spacer thing, I the first. Day that like last brace with the hook kept attaching to my cheek and it was hard to eat some pancakes but have them on all my teeth is totally different, these videos kindve help me fell less anxious with knowledge but I’m still very anxious, can you do a vid on what to do if your anxious I’m new to the channel so u probably have but thank you anyway very informational

  • @Onlyabbymm
    @Onlyabbymm Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Im getting braces soon this really puts my at ease thank you đŸ™đŸŸ

  • @randomstuffwithreuben1390

    This is really helpful and has stopped me worying about them tjank you👍

  • @cseperket6081
    @cseperket6081 Pƙed 3 lety +21

    I love your videos, learned a lot before i got my braces so thank you! :)
    One thing no one really told me was the allergic reactions it can cause. I think allergy should get a lot more focus because it can really make life unconfortable if you don’t know that its related to your braces.. my reactions started when they put them on, i went to all kinds of tests and none showed a problem. Then now, after 8 month with braces i started having irritation on my skin as well and turned out i am allergic to nickel. But the rubber bands or titanium can also cause it. I really think you should make a video about that so if someone has the sypthoms they know where to look for the solution

    • @reaganisavibe8016
      @reaganisavibe8016 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Did you have to get them off due to the allergies?

    • @en.4392
      @en.4392 Pƙed 2 lety

      What did you do about it?

    • @cseperket6081
      @cseperket6081 Pƙed 2 lety

      They changed the problematic parts to non-allergic materials

  • @livii9388
    @livii9388 Pƙed 3 lety +43

    1. USE CHAPSTICK
    2. take ibuprofen an hour before your appointment
    3. bring water
    4. i wouldn’t recommend chewing food for like a week

    • @percpoppin3353
      @percpoppin3353 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      A WEEK ?? THATS 20 POUNDS LOST AND IM ALREADY SKINNY ENOUGH

    • @emilybazile3891
      @emilybazile3891 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      @@percpoppin3353 girl noodles protein shakes smoothies and milk that was my diet for a week..surprisingly I gain a lil went from 118 pounds to 121 in a week

    • @percpoppin3353
      @percpoppin3353 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@emilybazile3891 bett 👀

  • @millasmilla6265
    @millasmilla6265 Pƙed rokem +2

    It doesn’t hurt getting them on , but they definitely do hurt when having them on ! You get cute in the inside of your cheeks

  • @alyask__
    @alyask__ Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +2

    I think that wax requirement is so personal! I didn’t felt any discomfort on the inner side of my lips 👄

  • @costeluaka
    @costeluaka Pƙed rokem +3

    3:40 what was that movement💀

  • @arleitiss
    @arleitiss Pƙed 2 lety +4

    As someone who has braces for past year:
    The day after my power chains get replaced is the day I hate my life.
    It's very painful to eat literally anything as teeth start moving.
    Two-Three days after that though - it feels absolutely fine.
    I always have soups and liquid foods for few days after getting power chains replaced.

  • @elllaaa6198
    @elllaaa6198 Pƙed rokem

    Thank you this helped me so much!

  • @achukmvlid.johnson9588
    @achukmvlid.johnson9588 Pƙed rokem +1

    I get mine next week! So happy 😊

  • @ya_seenalli
    @ya_seenalli Pƙed 3 lety +9

    Before you get your braces on a hour before take two Tylenol it will help with the pain

  • @aukoe_
    @aukoe_ Pƙed 2 lety +6

    depending on the person, your teeth may hurt for a long time after the tightening or a shorter time. My mom would only be sore for 30 mins but im sore for 2 weeks.

  • @Alex-nn9ki
    @Alex-nn9ki Pƙed 2 lety

    Thanks 👍 I'm know now what to do before I get my braces next month 👍

  • @favouralokpesi311
    @favouralokpesi311 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I'm back with you doc!!!!

  • @Dara-bw8kr
    @Dara-bw8kr Pƙed 2 lety +9

    I’m getting braces this Friday and this really helped a lot thanks!!!

  • @molly692
    @molly692 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    For mouth sores I suggest warm salt water. So get warm water in a cup, and dump a lot of salt in that warm water. Gargle that for about 10 second, and you won’t have any sores. Trust me this works.
    When you first get your braces on, the wire might be very crooked and ugly. Don’t worry, because that’s only temporary. Once your teeth start moving to there correct spots due to the braces, they will start look much more normal.
    I do have a little question for you though. I recently got my braces on, and it appears that my two front teeth are being pulled away from each other. I didn’t know if one tooth was just moving faster than the other, or if this is a real problem that I need to signal my orthodontist about.

  • @doraowusu8705
    @doraowusu8705 Pƙed 2 lety

    Appreciated this!!

  • @Shelbynotshorty
    @Shelbynotshorty Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Omg thank you I just went to the orthodontist đŸŠ· today and I have just been told that I have to get braces so now I am a lot less scared

  • @pandagirl123asmr5
    @pandagirl123asmr5 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Pro tip : When you get braces make sure you get a water flossed the reason why is because it will remove the gunk out of your braces and also it WILL BE YOUR BEST FRIEND UNTIL YOU GET IT OFF!

  • @kylieritch4479
    @kylieritch4479 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    You posted this video just in time im getting braces on Monday

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Pƙed 3 lety

      Congrats !!

    • @sagardhungel9410
      @sagardhungel9410 Pƙed 3 lety

      Take some photos and videos of ur teeth before getting braces 😁
      And get ready to eat only home made meal 😁😜

    • @kylieritch4479
      @kylieritch4479 Pƙed 3 lety

      Thanks

    • @user-qq1nt1np6d
      @user-qq1nt1np6d Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I’m getting braces next Wednesday 😁✹

  • @cjspell1440
    @cjspell1440 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    got my braces on almost 10 months ago and still watching 😂

  • @naylapetit3415
    @naylapetit3415 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Tysm! I'm getting then very very soon 😌and I just got an oral electric brush 😆 it's gonna be useful