[BRACES EXPLAINED] Power Chains

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  • Braces Explained: Power Chains
    In this video, I will be answer the question of "what are power chains?" and "what are they used for?" Power chains are like rubber bands that attach to individual teeth and are used to close space or to hold together teeth where space has already been closed. They have shape memory, much like a rubber band, and once they are stretched between two teeth, or a group of teeth, they want to return to their original shape and therefore add a tension force to the teeth. Over time, your teeth adapt to these forces and begin to come closer together! Once we have all the teeth together, power chains can be used to hold the teeth the way they are, such that spaces do not re-open!
    Video on How Teeth Move (referred to in video): • [BRACES EXPLAINED] How...
    As always, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me via the comments below!
    See you next time!
    Greg Asatrian, D.D.S.
    asatrianortho.com/
    Instagram: drgregortho
    Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/gasatrian
    This video may contain orthodontic appliances, devices and/or procedural content. The content seen in this video is provided only for education purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized advice, please be sure to visit a professional orthodontist near you!

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  • @DrGregAsatrian
    @DrGregAsatrian  Před 3 lety +41

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    • @rejinyahel2170
      @rejinyahel2170 Před 3 lety

      Will u do a video on frenetomy... that surgery used to remove some tissue connecting upper lips with gums ....

    • @ashaleelevy5446
      @ashaleelevy5446 Před 3 lety

      Do I need powerchain because I have a overbite ?

    • @Ellie22908
      @Ellie22908 Před 3 lety

      I got my power chain on my two front teeth at the start of my treatment as soo as I had them first on and today I got my first tightening but is it normal to have a power chain as soon as you get braces 😁

    • @rejinyahel2170
      @rejinyahel2170 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ashaleelevy5446 yes ... they will help to push teeth backwards

    • @ashaleelevy5446
      @ashaleelevy5446 Před 3 lety +2

      @@rejinyahel2170 thank u

  • @trishapuxsupachat5349
    @trishapuxsupachat5349 Před 5 lety +2793

    Orthodontist are rainbowloom band experts

  • @annghiraw3256
    @annghiraw3256 Před 6 lety +2554

    Hit like if you felt the pain while he was applying the powerchain. I've had braces for almost 6 years now and powerchain is still really painfull

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +235

      I"ll drop a 'like' because I had braces twice and remember how it felt!

    • @wheretonext3700
      @wheretonext3700 Před 6 lety +245

      Why have you been in braces for 6 years? What are you fixing?

    • @ChillRichard
      @ChillRichard Před 5 lety +59

      Yesterday, they put power chains on me and I’m still feeling the pain

    • @corncorncorncorn2397
      @corncorncorncorn2397 Před 5 lety +3

      Ik right

    • @Chern02
      @Chern02 Před 5 lety +4

      pushhard82 did you ever get it figured out? I have one misaligned tooth and just got chains put on yesterday

  • @billygoatcc1
    @billygoatcc1 Před 5 lety +3820

    I'm getting braces in 2 hours. Wish me luck
    Edit: they don't hurt lol
    Day 2: I have no words to describe this pain
    Almost a month later: they dont hurt anymore. But I'm getting them tightened on the 18th
    Jeez Ive almost had them for a year now: im really used to them now. Sorry for not replying to the comments, I linda forgot abt the comment lmao
    Like 2 years after having them: well theure off now and I feel really happy with my smile. The worst part to it is having the retainer bc it's so annoying lol but thanks for following me on this journey ❤

    • @ericcartman4751
      @ericcartman4751 Před 5 lety +122

      I've had them for nearly a year now, they honestly aren't that bad but good luck!!

    • @terrika0830
      @terrika0830 Před 4 lety +15

      billygoatcc1 yet

    • @sweergirl4ever
      @sweergirl4ever Před 4 lety +43

      Caroline Hodges OMG THAT MUST BE SO EXCITING TO YOUUUU AAAHHH

    • @idkwtwh5031
      @idkwtwh5031 Před 4 lety +13

      @Caroline Hodges ooooo good luckkk 😮😮

    • @ny7045
      @ny7045 Před 4 lety +13

      @Caroline Hodges YAY YOUR GETTING IT OFF ON MY BDAY!!!

  • @Wilmavintrell
    @Wilmavintrell Před 4 lety +441

    -“Let’s go to the mall”
    -“Alright I’ll drive”

  • @sophiecarlin368
    @sophiecarlin368 Před 6 lety +3719

    I got a power chain a while ago and no joke the gap in my front two teeth closed within a day

  • @ya0gurt
    @ya0gurt Před 6 lety +1988

    Powerchains are the best because they make braces more noticeable

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +189

      Isn't that awesome? What color are you rocking??!

    • @kiyahchilds
      @kiyahchilds Před 6 lety +18

      Dr. Greg Asatrian pink and green

    • @jenGeeJushawshee
      @jenGeeJushawshee Před 6 lety +37

      Yahsir O'rion LMAO, I have lingual braces so they don’t show!!!

    • @tamiabrown4372
      @tamiabrown4372 Před 6 lety +4

      Right.

    • @nataliehi6601
      @nataliehi6601 Před 6 lety +51

      Yahsir O'rion ik and they look better than the normal bands especially with ceramic braces like I have

  • @whatamidoingwithmylife9355
    @whatamidoingwithmylife9355 Před 5 lety +1884

    I got a power chain and elastics on the same day and I feel suicidal lmao
    Edit: it gets better

  • @Eli_Jackson72
    @Eli_Jackson72 Před 4 lety +524

    These darn things closed my front gap in 7 hours.

  • @kierredestiny2
    @kierredestiny2 Před 6 lety +857

    They were THE most painful thing the first few days after getting them the first time.. 😰 now they aren’t so bad. I guess my mouth is used to it 😊

    • @whatwhat1239
      @whatwhat1239 Před 5 lety +13

      Ultimate Shining is the pain going to get better over time?

    • @hayley9876
      @hayley9876 Před 5 lety +13

      What What it gets better! just chew even tho it hurts and that helps it faster!

    • @justus4331
      @justus4331 Před 5 lety +4

      I agree, i think it’s because we’re not used to the adjustment but after my first adjustment, i started getting used to it and the pain was decreasing as i went on

    • @janicerubio
      @janicerubio Před 5 lety +21

      hell no, my spacers were wayyyy more painful

    • @lizlove3358
      @lizlove3358 Před 5 lety +11

      x s p e n c e r x yes spacers were horrible I remember waking up in the middle of the night from pain. I can tolerate the power chain but not spacers

  • @vankaw
    @vankaw Před 6 lety +851

    I actually love power chains! They make your teeth sore for about 2 days, but they really do make a difference. They make your braces much more vibrant as well if you get a fun color! I've had my braces for almost a year now, and I've got a little more than half a year to go, but I actually don't mind them. :)

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +42

      That's so great! I'm glad you're having such a fun time with your braces and playing around w/ the fun color!

    • @vankaw
      @vankaw Před 6 lety +14

      Dr. Greg Asatrian - Thank you! I appreciate you taking your time to make this video and explain how braces work. My next appointment is tomorrow, and as much as I love my turquoise, light green, and blue colors, which I've been getting for the past year, I think I'm actually going to go for purple this time, haha.

    • @manyongmayan8632
      @manyongmayan8632 Před 4 lety +11

      What do you mean AFter 2 days!! I've had mine in for 5 days and I am yet to be able to eat solid food from the left side of my mouth. She used then to move my over bite back and I swear as soon as she put them on I felt my teeth move but they are PAINFUL!!!

    • @gr3yfaerie
      @gr3yfaerie Před 4 lety +1

      Manyong Mayan damn, I’m sorry, dude ):

    • @yeeyee402
      @yeeyee402 Před 4 lety +2

      Vanka W. 2 days??? 2 weeks you mean?

  • @MisterConcise
    @MisterConcise Před 4 lety +385

    I honestly feel like ripping these out my mouth.

    • @Desiraeamani
      @Desiraeamani Před 4 lety +10

      Same I have them and I hate them so much I wanna rip these out my mouth

    • @bradleyurikhob6174
      @bradleyurikhob6174 Před 4 lety +1

      You and I both😪

    • @belle369
      @belle369 Před 3 lety +6

      I feel like my teeth are going to explode

    • @dlax222
      @dlax222 Před 3 lety

      Bell Iron Fist it still hurts so bad I’ve had them on for 15 hours

    • @luxyluz2442
      @luxyluz2442 Před 3 lety

      lmfao

  • @ambercordova8157
    @ambercordova8157 Před 5 lety +51

    It's 4am and I am in so much pain. Got my chains on yesterday...

    • @gracehughes1135
      @gracehughes1135 Před 5 lety +5

      same here. i got them on yesterday and i’m crying in pain rn 😖

  • @annietakumi4595
    @annietakumi4595 Před 6 lety +262

    I used to have a nasty tooth gap 6 years ago but my braces fixed it. Now i can smile confidently. Thanks to my awesome dentist. Her work is like a work of art. I respect you guys so much and thank you for dedication to make smiling good possible!

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +15

      Ah that's awesome!! =] I'm so happy that you have a smile that you love and am so grateful that I get to do this as a job!

    • @sapnarahim6983
      @sapnarahim6983 Před 4 lety +1

      How long u had your retainers for?

    • @daydaytheedon8308
      @daydaytheedon8308 Před 4 lety +4

      Do u mean Orthodontist? cuz the dentist just clean and check for cavities

  • @laurena1961
    @laurena1961 Před 6 lety +28

    I got my braces put on exactly 3 weeks ago. Your Channel is so helpful! Love how enthusiastic you are and thanks for answering all of my questions! ☺️

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +2

      Love this. Thank you so much for the support! I can't wait to hear about your journey through braces =]

  • @DrGregAsatrian
    @DrGregAsatrian  Před 4 lety +81

    Why do I need rubber bands w/ braces ?! - czcams.com/video/jp7nM94HSkc/video.html

    • @mainulhossain1996
      @mainulhossain1996 Před 4 lety +3

      Hey man! Great vids. I just wanna ask that i got braces 2 weeks ago. I have gap in my two front teeth and i have two teeth grown behind the normal teeth line in the far back of two sides. So yesterday my orthodontist gave me power chains for my font two teeth only. But you mentioned that power chain is used at the last stage or later stage in the process. So is that normal to use power chains this early in the process?

    • @laqueshagenieangelbaby1021
      @laqueshagenieangelbaby1021 Před 4 lety

      Mainul Hossain i’m pretty sure you only need to wait a bit is so the teeth can line up before pulling them together, so if it’s only your front teeth and they are straight then it’s fine

    • @zehkin3570
      @zehkin3570 Před 4 lety +2

      Does everyone have to get a power chain?

    • @laqueshagenieangelbaby1021
      @laqueshagenieangelbaby1021 Před 4 lety

      Cheese Rat nope but most do

    • @sharris3624
      @sharris3624 Před 4 lety

      Been used to the pc, wed got pc and the tighter ones behind those and I'm going insane!!! PAIN and haven't eaten since Wed morning before my appt!!!

  • @readingteacher1168
    @readingteacher1168 Před 4 lety +2

    You are SO AWESOME Dr. Greg. You're getting this 60-year-old broad through the process. Thank you!

  • @alexianashaun
    @alexianashaun Před 6 lety +316

    I just got my power chain today and it hurts🙄

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +17

      Oh no 😆 I promise you it will feel better soon! What color did you go with??

    • @alexianashaun
      @alexianashaun Před 6 lety +8

      I went with light blue

    • @nataliehi6601
      @nataliehi6601 Před 6 lety +9

      Alexia C I love the feeling of braces idk why

    • @MsVelez69
      @MsVelez69 Před 5 lety

      Alexia NaShaun I got mine 2 days ago

    • @justus4331
      @justus4331 Před 5 lety

      Yolanda Romero ohh goodluck! I got mine off recently and it feels really weird!

  • @StaleSlack
    @StaleSlack Před 6 lety +704

    I hate power chains mainly because they are painful getting on 😑

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +45

      Ahh! Im so sorry that you have a tough time getting power chains on but dont they work really well at closing your gaps! What colors do you usually get? =]

    • @StaleSlack
      @StaleSlack Před 6 lety +16

      Dr. Greg Asatrian Black and Purple and then I will probably start doing holiday colors for that month.

    • @StaleSlack
      @StaleSlack Před 6 lety +27

      But power chains have helped a large gap between my two front teeth.

    • @freniciagree
      @freniciagree Před 6 lety +9

      I got my powerchain almost 2 weeks ago and my gap hasn't closed yet 😔

    • @StaleSlack
      @StaleSlack Před 6 lety +13

      Frenicia Green TBH it might take awhile for something to happen in my own experience.
      But everybody is different.

  • @willings7178
    @willings7178 Před 5 lety +7

    Thank you Dr. Greg for all your informative posts. You make things so clear and simple to understand.
    Keep posting.

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 5 lety +2

      Aw thank you so much for checking in ! Appreciate you all!

  • @softlipschula
    @softlipschula Před 2 lety +4

    He is just simply the best at teaching us showing us how this is done💪🏽

  • @nickylnr
    @nickylnr Před 6 lety +439

    I got my power chains two weeks ago. I have lots of spacing. I have them on every teeth... Way too many spaces

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +24

      That's awesome! They'll be surely helpful in closing up spaces! What colors did you pick??

    • @nickylnr
      @nickylnr Před 6 lety +36

      Dr. Greg Asatrian I got black at the top and red at the bottom. I couldn't decide between the two colours so I went for both 😁. Until I got braces I didn't know deciding on the color of the elastics were this hard lol sheeeshhh too many colors to choose from man😂😂

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +19

      right? haha

    • @oliviahigh5072
      @oliviahigh5072 Před 6 lety +6

      nicky rosey i have power chains all on every top tooth! I feel your struggle, they definitely get food stuck in them.

    • @ease714
      @ease714 Před 6 lety +1

      nicky rosey same with my friend, but she says that she doesn’t need braces.....Ik she probably does but idk if she realizes...

  • @stephetheridge7757
    @stephetheridge7757 Před 4 lety +18

    You explain things so much simpler than my ortho! Thank you for these videos they are so helpful. I’m 27 and have had my braces on for 18 months, there has been so much improvement in this time but still a long way to go until they’re done. I have 2 Power Chains on my bottom teeth, they hurt but are working nicely :)

  • @nydiaaa
    @nydiaaa Před 4 lety +8

    just got powerchains yesterday and couldn’t eat without it hurting so bad 🤧 but it slowly getting better and i’m already seeing my gaps starting to close!!

  • @danasiasutton6610
    @danasiasutton6610 Před 5 lety +82

    Just got my powerchains on yesterday...slowly dying 😩😂

    • @YOUNNIE29
      @YOUNNIE29 Před 5 lety +15

      I got mine few hours ago... And lemme tell you I AM IN HELL!😩😂😂💀💀

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 5 lety +5

      Oh no guys! Hope you're feeling better now =]

    • @Mandy-mf8ks
      @Mandy-mf8ks Před 4 lety

      Sameeeee

    • @sinalobubesi5903
      @sinalobubesi5903 Před 4 lety +1

      I got my braces today and got power chains same day. I feel like going in front of the mirror and taking my scissors and set my teeth free😩😩😩

    • @Alexandra-dc7yw
      @Alexandra-dc7yw Před 3 lety +1

      Dramatic much ?? It’s not even that bad

  • @annareginova3451
    @annareginova3451 Před 6 lety +8

    Thank you for your videos, Greg! Very clear and professional explanations on braces :)

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety

      Thank you so much Anna! I really appreciate that! =]

  • @christopherjensen5007
    @christopherjensen5007 Před rokem +4

    I got power chains fitted today! I'm really enjoying the whole process.

  • @esterlirobet3265
    @esterlirobet3265 Před 2 lety +1

    Your video doesn't deserve any thumb down.. this is very informative.thank you again 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @duchanhbui
    @duchanhbui Před 6 lety +91

    Hi Dr. Asatrian,
    First, I'd like to say thank you and thank God for doctors like you who are willing to go all out and make this information accessible and understandable to the public. I don't have the most communicative orthodontics team, so not only has getting braces been scary, but extremely confusing and frustrating. But thanks to your informative videos so far, I've been able to get a much better understanding! In fact, it was through this video where I learned what the little bands around each bracket were called and their purpose. However, I do have more questions about them:
    You mentioned that ligatures were used to anchor the teeth to the wire, but why do they have to be continuously changed out? At least mine have been getting changed every month. Does each change create more pressure for the teeth to move, because after every visit, my teeth are always a little sore/sensitive. How does this happen? And I've seen other CZcamsrs chronicle their braces journey in which they talk about getting their wires changed. But, that has yet to happen to me. What is the point of changing out the wire?

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +21

      Hello! Thank you so much for those kind words! I really appreciate you all for contributing and helping make these videos / pages more fruitful! The rings are changed each time because they tend to loosen over time / collect bacteria & get gross. Regarding the wire changes, this is dependent on the wire used. Some orthodontist use long-acting wires that work over a long period of time to straighten your teeth while others use a sequence of shorter-acting wires. Hope that helps some!

  • @its_martisha1966
    @its_martisha1966 Před 5 lety +50

    Getting braces soon, literally been watching every video about braces 😬

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 5 lety +5

      There are plenty on this channel! haha

    • @brace.face.kenedi2456
      @brace.face.kenedi2456 Před 4 lety +1

      i got mine 5days ago it still hurts a little bit but it just depends on ur pain tolerance..it doesn’t hurt when u first get them tho

    • @leshaleshplayz6387
      @leshaleshplayz6387 Před 4 lety

      That was me before i got them i was just watching everything

  • @dwilliams2257
    @dwilliams2257 Před 3 lety +45

    I’ve had a power chain on my front two teeth twice since I had my braces put on in February. My two front teeth were always really sore for at least two days after. So sore to the point where if my teeth clacked, I was in tears. Gargling with pink Himalayan salt & taking ibuprofen helped a lot. My front gap is almost closed. Now, I have small gaps in between my other teeth and I got a full power chain on all my upper teeth today. I feel like I’m laying in the casket with my hands folded. My mouth hurts so bad! I’m just holding my mouth. I hope this pain doesn’t last too long since it’s a full power chain. Who knew braces were this painful! I still say none of this hurts more than when you first get them put on. My mouth hurt everyday for two months! 😖😫😫

    • @ThabiOutdoorLifestyle
      @ThabiOutdoorLifestyle Před 2 lety +9

      This is me right now😭. I can’t eat. It’s been 2 months. I feel like I’m dying. My teeth are so sensitive. Biting is the most painful thing in the world

    • @atyourbesturluv.7106
      @atyourbesturluv.7106 Před 2 lety +1

      i have the same thing with the full one. hurts like hell, no madison beer.

    • @witty_kitty
      @witty_kitty Před 10 měsíci

      @@atyourbesturluv.7106 no Madison beer??

    • @embruja1221
      @embruja1221 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@atyourbesturluv.7106aye madison beererr same gurl

  • @annach7914
    @annach7914 Před 2 lety +6

    Im so excited. Thanks to this video I was able to predict correctly that I’d get a power chain for my bottom teeth (since I’d received a top one the prior appointment) as I had spotted space between my bottom teeth. Also I predicted correctly I’d still need elastics.🦷 also predicted this would be my last adjustment appointment before getting them off. Was finally given a date for the big day!!😍 I predicted January as the month of getting them off and correct!!!🌟🎉✨🌟🤩 I was able to be my orthodontist🦷

  • @nhungnguyen6791
    @nhungnguyen6791 Před 5 lety +4

    This video is really helpful. Thank you so much dr. Greg!

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 5 lety

      Of course! Thank you for watching and chiming in!

  • @fatz97
    @fatz97 Před 5 lety +56

    I had a good sized gap between my two front teeth , I got power chains on the front 4 and they literally closed in one day ! Power chains are powerful but if anybody is wondering , YES THEY HURT lol

  • @masonnnnnnnn
    @masonnnnnnnn Před 5 lety +32

    Definitely deserves more subs

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 5 lety +3

      Aww thank you so much! I hope to grow some more too =]

  • @drew5059
    @drew5059 Před 2 lety

    Just got my power chains and bands yesterday and I swear my teeth have shifted so much in just 24 hours. Orthodontists really are miracle workers.

  • @CarlosArchuleta
    @CarlosArchuleta Před 6 lety +4

    I literally had my orthodontist appointment today, I love how I just got these today and I had no idea why 😂 my phone creeps me out sometimes, I didn’t even search this. It was the first thing on my screen when I opened CZcams.

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +3

      So creepy how that happens right? Well you came to the right place if you're trying to learn more about your ortho treatment!

  • @Hey_im_Viv
    @Hey_im_Viv Před 6 lety +20

    I'm nearing the end of having my treatment with braces. I now have the power chains, elastic bands and coil springs to do finishing touches! Plan is to get my braces removed at the end of this summer, so I'm "investigating" what is happening in my mouth right now. Very informative and entertaining videos! Wish I came across them at the beginning of my treatment!

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety

      That's so great! Glad that that I am able to help you out with your investigations. Congrats on almost being done with your braces!

  • @manelmaaref3460
    @manelmaaref3460 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks a lot Dr Greg, your way of teaching is incredible (easy peasy lemon squeezy)😀 hope you continue the Good work🙏

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 5 lety +1

      Ah thank you so much! I really appreciate it and all of you guys for watching!

  • @DrGregAsatrian
    @DrGregAsatrian  Před 3 lety +4

    WATCH ME PUT ON BRACES!! - czcams.com/video/NmnffioBhT0/video.html

  • @zubairakram8319
    @zubairakram8319 Před 6 lety +8

    I like the way you explain things eventhough these videos tell very basic to explain to the patients but dentist like me also appreciate your work.
    Plz make dentist oriented videos too like bonding of the arches directly n indirectly etc etc it will be a great help
    Thumbs up for a great community based work.

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety

      That's a fantastic idea! I will try and get more advanced videos on those concepts soon!

  • @SmileInfluencers
    @SmileInfluencers Před 6 lety +4

    Whoaaa! So that’s how you use the power chain...good stuff Dr. G!

  • @brandykenoly6532
    @brandykenoly6532 Před 4 lety

    I just got these today. My crazy self didn't know what was going on. Lol!!!! I just knew it was painful more so than usual, but at same time I'm happy because I know that means more progress is coming. Thanks for sharing!

  • @warrenmanalansan9869
    @warrenmanalansan9869 Před 3 lety

    3 weeks with my brace. I Always watch ur vids. Thanks learned alot.

  • @josiek5989
    @josiek5989 Před 5 lety +4

    I LOVE my power chain. I will be sorry to lose it! I love how it covers the metal wire. Didn't hurt a bit! My teeth are still very white, so I have white on top, pink on the bottom and it looks amazing!

  • @gigijohnson8303
    @gigijohnson8303 Před 6 lety +174

    I had power chains a lot when I had braces....they are so painful 😒

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +4

      Ahh but I'm sure they worked really well. Are you happy with your final results ? =]

    • @gigijohnson8303
      @gigijohnson8303 Před 6 lety +6

      I loved my results and the power chains did close my gaps, but I didn’t wear my retainers....so now I’m doing Invisalign at 27...my stupid 18 year old self...I’m correcting overjet with gaps with a Class 1 bite

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +7

      Ah, yup those retainers will get you. I'm sure you'll remember to wear your retainer this time around!

    • @gigijohnson8303
      @gigijohnson8303 Před 6 lety +2

      Oh yes I definitely will. Because the gap come back quickly, I also have to get a frenectomy. I’m just hoping my orthodontist can get as good of results with Invisalign as I got with braces.

    • @gabijarsc7489
      @gabijarsc7489 Před 5 lety

      I love that pain it aint a big deal 😂 bcz i know that my teeth fix

  • @pratikpatel3589
    @pratikpatel3589 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much, this is what I was looking for..
    You saved my life..

  • @haizin7321
    @haizin7321 Před 5 lety +1

    I just had to subscribe!!! U just the best🤗 I’m so excited I came across ur video...I’m getting braces in 3 weeks & excited but also nervous I think 🙈

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 5 lety +1

      You are so awesome! I'm excited for you! Be sure to come by and drop any questions you may have!

    • @haizin7321
      @haizin7321 Před 5 lety

      Braces Explained Thanks so much Dr Greg..how I wish I was from there so I could get my braces 😬 by you 😊

  • @sfi7156
    @sfi7156 Před 3 lety +5

    After all this researching before getting my braces on, feel like I can be a certified orthodontist

  • @erinfoster2196
    @erinfoster2196 Před 6 lety +35

    I don't really know why but Ian sooo interested an all of your videos ! Ever since I was super young I have wanted braces and now I do and I'm super happy...... I have watched just about every braces Visio on CZcams and yours are definitely the most helpful........ I think I want to be an orthodontist when I get a job because I'm just so interested and it seems kinda fun.

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +6

      Wow thank you so much for those kind words! They mean so much & posts like this make my day !!! I'm so glad you have braces and are enjoying them! I too was just like you at that age and it was since then that I decided to set off on my journey to be an orthodontist. It's a lot of schooling but its definitely worth it! Here to help you in any way that I can =]

    • @erinfoster2196
      @erinfoster2196 Před 6 lety +1

      Dr. Greg Asatrian thank you , I will be sure to ask anything and by the way I'm 12 turning 13 this year😀 and I think I definitely want to be an oethadontist!

    • @erinfoster2196
      @erinfoster2196 Před 6 lety +1

      Dr. Greg Asatrian orthodontist (lol spell check)

  • @AllycatlovesAG
    @AllycatlovesAG Před 4 lety

    I just got power chains today. I've seen this video a few months ago, but I'm rewatching now! I also got elastics, and I'm about to rewatch that video too

  • @fatswissandtee
    @fatswissandtee Před 5 lety +2

    These videos are inspiring me to become an orthodontist, it seems really interesting

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 5 lety +1

      yess! You definitely should =] I have a video about the path to becoming an orthodontist. You should check it out!

  • @rat7033
    @rat7033 Před 3 lety +4

    I got my powerchains yesterday and I noticed that my teeth moved overnight!
    It's really amazing..but hurts a lot🥺
    But I'm satisfied with the results...😊

  • @miaramos5171
    @miaramos5171 Před 5 lety +102

    I got a power chain on my top teeth but have no gaps what so ever

    • @g.s.4430
      @g.s.4430 Před 5 lety +5

      Mia Ramos Same! My bottom teeth are crowded and I have a power chain on them.

    • @bobby10299384756
      @bobby10299384756 Před 5 lety +5

      Dramatic, But Surviving. I was born with really good teeth and every orthodontist said there’s nothing wrong with my teeth. But braces looks so cool 😎 😭.

    • @g.s.4430
      @g.s.4430 Před 5 lety +16

      Cooper Bandish They get old real quick believe me XD

    • @janicerubio
      @janicerubio Před 5 lety +5

      probably bc ur teeth are caving in, my teeth were the same problem. power chains arent always just for gaps.

    • @angelinedeleon3378
      @angelinedeleon3378 Před 4 lety

      Same

  • @sangeethakesavan
    @sangeethakesavan Před 2 lety

    I changed my powerchain every 4 days to speed up the treatment as I was moving to another country. Powerchain didn't hurt but amazingly closed the gaps which were created during braces treatment.

  • @marckolegacy2502
    @marckolegacy2502 Před 5 lety

    *That was a Very good Explanation!! 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼*

  • @mariusmaria5145
    @mariusmaria5145 Před 5 lety +17

    0:33 just got my braces tightened and I got that type of power chain and my teeth are KILLING ME!

    • @Tes73792
      @Tes73792 Před 4 lety

      how about now :) was it worth it ;)

    • @norao5299
      @norao5299 Před 3 lety

      Tess aha i got mine yesterday and my gap already gone:)

  • @mkjmartin619
    @mkjmartin619 Před 6 lety +29

    I'm so happy I found you on youtube!!

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +3

      I love this. Thank you so much for the kind words =] Happy to have you as part of our online community!

    • @mkjmartin619
      @mkjmartin619 Před 6 lety +1

      No, really. You need more subscribers. Much love from the dentists of the Philippines. My friend and I watch your videos. Hehe

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +3

      Hello! Hope to keep bringing you all some great content! =] Thanks for the support

    • @aminah761
      @aminah761 Před 6 lety

      Mkj Martin me too

  • @jeromecempron1636
    @jeromecempron1636 Před 4 lety

    I love this channel so muchhh

  • @clevoloki55
    @clevoloki55 Před 3 lety

    I have Invisalign (tray 4/36) and still I am fascinated by everything braces lol. Love your channel!

  • @otrocanal9906
    @otrocanal9906 Před 6 lety +3

    Nice Greg, It's good to know I appreciate what you do in these videos, I have a question, probably doesn't make that much sense, but what's the factor that a doctor makes an ET(Estimating Time) in order to don't go so fast or too slow?.

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +1

      Roberto Garcia that’s a great question but a super hard one to answer because there are so many variables. Generally I don’t give a realistic estimate (I will give vague ones +/- 6 months) for a few months because everyone is individual and responds to braces differently. I can give a rough estimate from experience but variables such as your bone density impact how fast your teeth move. Also, your hygiene, caring for your braces (not braking brackets), and wearing of rubber bands plays a huge role on how fast your teeth move! Those are just some of the variables but there are so many more ! Hope that helped some =]

  • @elliotyoung8867
    @elliotyoung8867 Před 6 lety +3

    I love your videos! They are really interesting. I've had damon braces for just over 2 weeks now. And damon braces are becomimg more and more common on the NHS. I got mine for free thanks to living in England. But I have noticed a difference between British and American treatment. Molar bands aren't really used in England. I don't have them for the back of my braces nor do any of my friends. The wire just slots into the back brackets. But it seems they are always used with American treatment. I just found it interesting because the results are really good despite the difference.

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +2

      Wow thanks so much !! Glad you're enjoying them! I too actually have treated a handful of patients with damon braces and, you're right, we dont need to use bands on the back teeth. At the end of the day we as orthodontist can use different tools to ideally achieve the same result, beautiful smile and a great bite! Keep me updated with your progress, seems like you're going to have a great journey with your orthodontist! Make sure to subscribe so you sty up to date with my videos! =] Lot more coming soon

  • @kendalreece444
    @kendalreece444 Před 4 lety

    i just got powerchains yesterday on my top row of teeth and it hurts!! but i’m sure the pain will go away soon. the gaps are already starting to disappear so it’s cool to see!

  • @vikasahuja9987
    @vikasahuja9987 Před 4 lety +1

    Your videos are really informative.

  • @manustrella2288
    @manustrella2288 Před 2 lety +9

    i get my braces put on in 12 days...i'm soooo excited, i finally was able to gather courage -also money lol- and go see an orthodontist at 25yo
    i'm proud of myself, it's been 10 years since i had last visited a dental office, i'm now wearing spacers and they hurt a lot
    but i know i have to be patient, it will take 2 years for my overbite to be fully fixed, i can't wait to see the results ToT

    • @digitaltrapagentp3317
      @digitaltrapagentp3317 Před 2 lety +1

      So proud man love to see it

    • @zaira985
      @zaira985 Před 2 lety

      how ya feeling with them on?

    • @manustrella2288
      @manustrella2288 Před 2 lety

      ​@@zaira985 it definitely hurt the first week, all my front teeth were sensitive and i couldn't bite chicken nor bread, but now that i'm beginning my second month with a new wire i am comfortable and feel normal (?) my molars feel a bit sore bc i can't use my front teeth to masticate (due my severe overbite also) but aside from that you get used to it and find new ways to chew food, now i'm just waiting for november to get my premolars extracted

    • @zaira985
      @zaira985 Před 2 lety

      @@manustrella2288 dude ikkk it hurts the first week, 4 month in an i just got my power chain in & i am in painnn

  • @arosnn
    @arosnn Před 4 lety +83

    Weirdly, the power chain hurt less than my normal braces 🤔

    • @FRClara188
      @FRClara188 Před 4 lety +2

      Mine too and I used it for 7 months and do nothing, no changes and frustrating

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 4 lety +3

      That's great !

    • @FRClara188
      @FRClara188 Před 4 lety +2

      @Kingley Voermans nothing.. I will change the orthodontist, because there's no change at all and hopefully the other orthodontist is smarter. You should make a research of the orthodontist before you decide to get a treatment. Don't be like me just trust fully and then dissapointed and of course, spend lots of money with no change.

  • @johncezar5564
    @johncezar5564 Před 5 lety

    I love you doc. You are a gift from heaven! 😊😇

  • @missjhia
    @missjhia Před 5 lety +1

    Got my power chains on all my teeth today! I’ve been waiting for these lol. I got the clear and I’ve already taken Motrin to help alleviate the pain. These bad boys are no joke but I’m super excited still.

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 5 lety +2

      Yeah they're a bit tight but you should notice some changes!!

  • @angelenazifka7874
    @angelenazifka7874 Před 4 lety +4

    I just got power chains on the top and bottom and I literally want to pull my teeth out because it hurts so bad.

  • @spearcaster
    @spearcaster Před 4 lety +53

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    "Let's go to the mall"
    "Alright. I'll drive."

    • @thatoneanimelover4846
      @thatoneanimelover4846 Před 4 lety +3

      hambaba :D put y’all seatbelts on psh yolo

    • @spearcaster
      @spearcaster Před 4 lety +4

      @@thatoneanimelover4846
      **Crash**
      AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
      we told her to buckle up !!

  • @tarienoosthuizen487
    @tarienoosthuizen487 Před 3 lety +1

    I got a combination of power chain and normal elastics to close the space where i had teeth extracted.. can't wait for a beautiful smile 👍👍

  • @island661
    @island661 Před 4 lety +2

    Your videos are awesome!

  • @eazymagic9515
    @eazymagic9515 Před 5 lety +3

    Question: I've had my braces for almost 2 years and this one tooth at my front teeth has the tooth showing only half of it because of the gum covering half of that tooth. Is there anyway to fix that?

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 5 lety

      Hmm not sure. I would recommend you bring this up to your orthodontist as he/she is more familiar with your case / treatment!

  • @ninaayala3529
    @ninaayala3529 Před 5 lety +66

    Why they gotta make the teeth seem like they stay white with braces on 😭

    • @Isa-cr7fd
      @Isa-cr7fd Před 4 lety +12

      Multifandom Trash my teeth have become whiter as I look after them much better

  • @CommanderFlightYT
    @CommanderFlightYT Před rokem +2

    Just got power chains for my braces today. I've had braces for 7 months on both my top teeth and bottom teeth and it formed a little gap on my top jaw so I chose the blue color and it looks cool!

  • @unforgettable1711
    @unforgettable1711 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for the clarity Dr Greg bruh

  • @cambridgenickayla12
    @cambridgenickayla12 Před 4 lety +7

    God I got power chains yesterday and I’m crying

  • @shyanneblake9094
    @shyanneblake9094 Před 5 lety +5

    I got power chains yesterday and idk if that’s just me but it hurt when my ortho put on the power chains. plus my teeth are aching. braces are worth it in the long run though

  • @teamdulcero4974
    @teamdulcero4974 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for sharing Doc.

  • @m72flyd
    @m72flyd Před 3 lety

    Awesome explanation, thanks💕

  • @fairysilva3340
    @fairysilva3340 Před 6 lety +3

    Thank you for this informative video, I just want to know if they use powerchain in self-ligating braces?

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety +2

      Hello Fairy. Great question! Yes they do, but sometimes instead of being ONTOP of the brackets, they run under the brackets and wire =] Hope that helped!

    • @fairysilva3340
      @fairysilva3340 Před 6 lety

      Thank you! Very helpful :)

  • @moonstar.3067
    @moonstar.3067 Před 4 lety +3

    Today I got my powerchains. Didn’t hurt as much as I thought. But it’s been a few hours and I already can see a gap closing!! It‘s literally insane lmao

  • @captain190669
    @captain190669 Před 4 lety

    Great video!!

  • @moroleongto100
    @moroleongto100 Před 2 lety

    I just got my braces this week I’m so excited about my process, just started my channel mainly on my braces procedure

  • @renichigo
    @renichigo Před 3 lety +6

    me before getting power chains: I think they look cute.
    me 3 hours after my dentist put them: 😨😨😭😭😭

  • @mariahcalico3683
    @mariahcalico3683 Před 5 lety +7

    As soon as they put on the power chain, I noticed that my gap was so much smaller

  • @bigd5063
    @bigd5063 Před 2 lety

    Dude u are freaking awesome dude I just got my braces and I wish u were the one who put them on!!!

  • @lesterthobejane1833
    @lesterthobejane1833 Před 4 lety

    I am getting braces soon and your channel has helped me understand them slot
    Thank you

  • @beigequemado5374
    @beigequemado5374 Před 5 lety +18

    I haven’t eaten any hard foods for 3 daysss😩 Its soooooo painfulll

  • @acefamilylover9617
    @acefamilylover9617 Před 6 lety +3

    Now i know a lot of stuff about power chains because i thought that power chains were just something that you could get as a color for your braces but now i know that their used to close gaps🙃

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 6 lety

      Woo I'm glad that I was able to help you understand how they are used! Soon you will have braces and hopefully you will have power chains too =]

  • @silvia33music
    @silvia33music Před 5 lety +2

    Hey! Wondering if there is any different types of powerchains that produce different effects? I just had my adjustment and I got a powerchain that has long spaces between the lops which is a bit different than the pictures of powerchains that I am used to see 😊

  • @alrestauro
    @alrestauro Před rokem

    Fantastic information.

  • @iace_e
    @iace_e Před 6 lety +6

    I personally HATE having to get my colors changed because getting them out on since it’s usually painful 🙄

  • @hawa6418
    @hawa6418 Před 6 lety +3

    You are a great teacher 👨‍🏫 💉👍🏻❤️😍

  • @brittanyspeaks5936
    @brittanyspeaks5936 Před 3 lety

    I had this same power chain added two weeks ago my gap is almost closed now I saw a change the same day ! VERY painful though but over time deff gets better

  • @30foxy
    @30foxy Před 5 lety +2

    I got power chain put on today.looking forward to seeing it do its job🙂

    • @DrGregAsatrian
      @DrGregAsatrian  Před 5 lety

      That's so exciting! You've got to keep us posted on your progress!

  • @kellimosley6841
    @kellimosley6841 Před 6 lety +3

    You’re awesome

  • @emmaerlenbusch
    @emmaerlenbusch Před 4 lety +5

    I’ve always had power chains, I had them all throughout my braces

  • @kevouyreid4518
    @kevouyreid4518 Před 4 lety

    I agree 100% with power chains. I got a set put on and I literally watched over two months as the gap between my two upper incisors close.

  • @iamjasmine770
    @iamjasmine770 Před 4 lety

    hi, i went to the orthodontist yesturday, they gave me a powerchain but only on my top 6 front teeth. it is clear so you cant really see it and they put the coloured rubber bands on top of the power chain and of course of the rest of them, why?