Man , i wanted braces so badly bcuz i had little bit space between my front teeth and one of my lower front teeth was slightly crooked , i am 18 now so now it costs 3300 instead of the 750 when ur a teenager , so i decided to work for it , i worked every weekend for it until i got the money and yesterday i went to get them , feel so satisfied unfortunatly they only put the upper just yet cuz my lower teeth have a slight hole in them so 31 of juli i will get my second part , im really happy
That is so awesome. Super proud of you for being so motivated & hard working to get your teeth fixed! Make sure you keep me posted with your progress! Cant wait to hear how your treatment progresses!
none k i dont care about the pain as long as i get more confidence talking to people and not looking to another side just bcuz of my teeth i will be more than happy , doesnt even hurt that much first 3 days yes but then it goes away
Thank you Doctor for this explanation. I have been looking for explanations on coil springs throughout my treatment and your explanations is the clearest that I've seen on youtube. Only regret is that I didn't find your channel sooner.
I just have the open coil springs and it really hurts so much...I feel more pain than the first week of having my braces. I thought, the first week of having braces was the most painful one and once you can adopt. It eases the pain but not until my dentist put this open coil springs. I have to drink 2 pain killer med in a day.
I went to my monthly appointment today and my orthodontist told me that she was going to insert a coil spring in order to make space in a specific area. this might sound silly but I knew what to expect and most importantly I knew how the coil was gonna work inside my mouth thanks to YOU, so once again, thank you for these informative videos.
Got my coil spring in today & right away I had to youtube its purpose because my ortho didn't explain it🤷🏻♀️ Anywhoo, my bottom braces, where the coil was put in due to a crooked tooth, is already so sore😭 P.S I've been watching your videos since I've had my braces on. Thank you for being so informative!
Woohoo congrats!! That's so awesome. Best of luck today =] Make sure you sub & stay tuned bc I have a bunch of ideas for new videos. Look forward to having you on the channel!
Thank you for the wonderful video! I just got this wire today and I became curious on why I have the open coil spring. Lmao. I had my braces for 3 months now. Subscribed 😁
My orthodontist put in an closed coil spring 1st month He gave me rubber bands 2nd month he told me coil springs are better for retraction and added closed coil spring on 11th I am going to tighten my braces 3rd appointment with tad.
I had my first pre-molars extracted, and the gap is now being closed via closed springs. I know there are many factors at play, but do you know how much distance the springs close with every application? It's super cool to see Hooke's law in action.
Hi, may i know why u didnt consider implant on missing tooth? Just had a molar extracted, and i feel im missing something and that my treatment is useless bec the missing molar will make the rest of the teeth move especially it's upper counterpart.
@@qcrctgavarcesxrfab8015 maybe OP had to have teeth extracted because lack of space to fit the other teeth. It’s the most common reason why premolars are extracted.
Hi I wanna know that did the orthodontics inserted tads into your gum for the coil spring? I've seen many videos about tads with them and I'm hella scared
Hello Dr. Greg. Wonderful video explaining the coils in an easiest possible way. I just got an open coil spring placed between the right lateral incisor and the first pre-molar, in order to create space to bring the canine forward. I would like to ask you that, within how much time does the space get created (on an average)? Also request you to show us in upcoming videos the types of archwires and also the types of brackets (not like metallic and ceramic), since not all the brackets on all the teeth look exactly same. Looking forward what next exciting topic you are going to introduce us to. Thank you. Keep up with the great work! Warm wishes to your channel.
Hi Tushkar! First of all, thank you so much for your kind words =] I really appreciate the support. I like that idea and have put it on my list for upcoming videos! So for the space, it can take several months for the space to open. There are a lot of variables such as : how much space is already there, how much space you need, how fast your individual teeth move. Keep me posted on how long it takes for you!
awesome video. I now have a good idea of what is in store for my future movements by looking at the brackets on my teeth. Thanks for such a clear and concise video
Perfect, I don't know how I overlooked this video. I'm getting the open coil spring to make room for an existing tooth. Thanks for the video you are awesome.
:') I have a large gap created from improper previous orthondontist treatment, and am now with a more compassionate, and honest office... What my past was never provided, my current orthondontist is. He used open coil springs in the main concerned areas (first premolars and canines). And I believe it's now in due to open space, but to deposit new bone growth, to thereafter help better close these spaces. They'd be applying my bottom braces in October, and starting rubber bands. Thankfully, I'm confiding & seeing how it pans out.
Im getting braces next week and ive been really nervous about them cause I dont know how it will feel personally for me. Ive asked people how it feels and all the answers were different. On the bright side, your videos are really boosting up my confidence so I thank you very much Doc!😁
Lilly v nothing to fear but annoying during meals and especially feasts 😂 but you'll get used to it. May take a lot of time too when cleaning. I brush mine 3 times a day or every after meal. Takes a lot of your time, you may be late for work 😂
Could you do a video about mini screws ( TAD ) and how they work, your videos are very helpful. Are they permanent, does the patient have to be numb to palace them?
Hi Mariam- all excellent questions!! && yes! I have that in the pipeline pretty soon so make sure to sub & stay tuned! =] They aren't permanent (actually the T in TAD means temporary... Temporary Anchorage Devices) but yes you do need to be numb to place them but generally its just a super tiny area && your whole face won't feel numb =]
You learn something new every day. Though I have to ask, why do orthodontist tie the wire with metal ties? I have 4 in my mouth and cannot even bite down without pain
Am I the only adult here with braces? Got 3 teeth pulled 2 weeks ago and they added power chains all over, yesterday. I swear the pain is worse, compared to extractions. I can't even bite on a banana
MIn obade no you are not, I am on my 30s. I have two teeth missing and she said she was gonna try and close the space but she didn't give me these special wires so 🤷🏾♀️. Anyway so sorry to hear you are in pain. I used oragel and pain killers when I first got my braces. Oragel helped me a lot. Also I drunk a lot of smoothies. Heavy ones that are like complete meals.
nicky rosey I had my braces for almost 9 months before the power chains were introduced, I had overcrowding, overbite and misalignment. It's weird seeing my teeth so straight. The over crowding was fixed with extraction. These power chains are the most painful. But then again I didn't get prescription pain killers this time.
MIn obade ohhhhhh... My situation is opposite I have two many spaces, plus the over bite, cross bite and all that mess. Been six months for me. I haven't seen any real results yet besides my front gap closing a bit. You can take probably aleve liquigel those help too.
Age 31. Got my braces put on at 29. 2yr treatment plan. Ooh, you’re so right. I have two missing tooth at the bottom. She said she would closed them or try to. But I’ve been wearing passive coil since my treatment started 🤦🏾♀️. Although, she is an amazing doctor, I still need an explanation about my spaces. I have 5months left in treatment.
Mine started hurting recently, even though I've had them on for about 3 months now. I've been consistent with my rubber bands or elastics, and they're actively trying to shift but are held back with these likely open coil springs. 😅 I had an assistant in the office last tell me that they're likely just using an open coil spring as a passive/to hold it's gap there.
I have the same. I have a question through.. will the inside of my mouth ever get used to the rubbing of the open coil spring? I'm on day 3 with them and it hurts bad to open and close my mouth. Also I have the ceramic braces will my mouth ever get used to them lol I feel like I can't even talk right or like I have fake teeth that won't stay put haha
I realize that a lot of people are asking about how coils differ from power chains, but I’d still like to know: is there any difference in 1) speed of closure, and 2) pain when using one or the other? And why do you prefer power chains?
Great questions - coil springs are a consistent force so sometimes you want it to be always delivering force where as power chains work well then slowly lose their force allowing for the teeth to upright. It all depends on the preference of your doctor and what works best in his/her hands
both my top canine teeth are impacted and they put a passive coil spring where it should be and it hurts a lot. theres a lot of space between the teeth so i can move the spring a lot, and so the end of the spring gets caught on the inside of my cheek and my lip whenever i make an open smile. i put some wav on it and pushed the spring into it for now, but im going this week to get it looked at.
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My hidden canine is being brought down to its original space and my orthodontist just recently used a type of spring to supposedly bring down the canine to its position, and the spring is hooked into one of my teeth in the lower jaw and into the canine itself, what about that type doc? I didn't had the chance to ask it myself to my doctor😅
Loving the page Doc. You are making me take more interest in Orthodontics in my practice. A request; a video explaining Bracket placement. I would love to see your bracket placement protocol.
I have two extra diagonal teeth that goes inside and my dentist wants to pull and align it straight. So, he had this idea of putting open coil spring to move some teeth to give way to my extra teeth to prevent extraction of my two front teeth. This is just a trial, if no movements happens in a month. He had no choice but to extract my two front teeth. But if it does work, no need for extraction. Idk if we're the same case.
Where I work (worked, I don't know anymore) when placing the O.C. we added steel tie to the distal and mesial teeth to where we want to open space (active) and just regular O-ties to where we want to hold space (passive).
I have a passive coil spring in my mouth currently, orthodontist put a brace on my tooth that is pulled behind from the rest, it’s being pulled forward, spring doesn’t hurt but that pulling sure does 😫
I have a passive coil but the spring is gone now, I think I accidentally swallowed it because all I have now is the elastic band that the coil fits over.🤔
I have some passive springs in my extraction gaps, and my god they can be great to fiddle with sometimes. I can just twiddle them on the wire with my tongue. Luckily they don't hurt because they aren't doing anything!
I think I have a passive coil spring on my top right, my adult canine is still in the gum, they explained that they'll attach a 'chain' onto the tooth and connect it to the coil to bring it down.
@@fluffycloud5543 sort of, there will be some days where it hurts but only just a bit! i also got them off and they do hurt when you get them on and off but it’s bearable! :)
Thank you Thank you Thank you I have this, and didn't know their name in English, I've been searching YT for weeks 😄 You read my mind, or you have a good marketing team 😄
Hi! I've had my braces for almost 4 years now. I've been taking care of them since the beginning because at first I was only supposed to have them for 2 years. I have been flossing properly, I had a coil spring to close my gap, and I wear my class 2 rubber bands but I feel like my orthodontist is milking the clock with me. Do you have any advice that I can use for my next visit to find out when I should get them removed? My braces are already paid for and every time i ask they tell me 6-8 months.
Oh man, i'm so sorry to hear that. Really proud of you for keeping your teeth clean for 4 years! That's great. Maybe it would be a good idea to ask him what he thinks you could do to make them faster (if anything). Sometimes we just have to be careful with how quickly we close your teeth because 1] we dont want you to be in pain! && 2] we want to make sure we don't put too much forces on your teeth that can cause damage
[SG] Phyzixs Update: got them taken off because I had a really bad root canal & the dentist said he couldn’t reach it due to my braces. Going on a year now brace free!
I just got 4 coils in yesterday but i feel so sore today. I cant eat because to chew is so painful. Its been 7 months with today that i got my braces. Am so glad they gave me enough time to adjust to the braces before they added this. Otherwise i would be hospitalized 😂😂
I had a passive coil at first because I had a baby tooth that they needed to preserve the space for an implant later. my lip got caught in it all the time and basically ripped little chunks out. it was annoying and hurt a lot. I got a new passive spring during my last wire change but it fits the gap much better. haven’t had any issues yet. I have a large gap from a missing molar so I might get an active spring at some point or maybe power chains (can’t afford two implants and I have an extra wisdom tooth on that side anyway).
I had a coil spring placed to make space for one crowded tooth. Yesterday I had it removed and and wire placed on bracket of the tooth that needed to come forward. Just overnight the tooth has moved so far forward but the teeth on each side have also moved closer together again. It now looks like this tooth will not fit in between the the two teeth where space was created. I'm sorry I am trying to explain this as best I can. Please advise what should be done now. Thanks
Hi Ana! Sure, I actually want to make my next one on mini implants (I'm assuming that's what you're referring too?). Also, a retainer one is a great idea! I will add that to the list of upcoming videos so make sure you subscribe so you stay up to date!
That's an excellent question! There are so many factors that go into extraction of teeth - I will make a video on it soon but just have to simplify it so still working on that! Best way to know if you need extractions is to go for an orthodontic consultation and they can explain to you a treatment plan!
I mean common sense ?? Sever crowding and lack of space. I have a tiny jaw and big teeth. So I preferred getting some useless out of line premolars out.
Doc why on my case the doctor put coil and wires for pull out the behind teeth ? Is that normal ? Or it should put coil first to make a space and after done then wire for pull it out? Really appreciate for ur explanation
Great video! I have a closed coil spring to close a gap from an extraction. My orthodontist said it's not closing as quickly as she'd hope. Next Monday I'll get my TAD!!!
That's so great! My next video is on TADs too!! Im going to try and do my best to make that video this week as I"m out of town this upcoming weekend so hopefully I can make the TAD video by the time you have yours placed!
Maparaz Maplaz Hi, My upper right canine was impacted. I had surgery to remove it /c bone graft and they extracted my first premolar on my upper left side. It's a lot going on in my case lol but I was afraid on how it'll look with one canine, she told me the premolar look like a canine, she showed me other cases pictures before and after (similar to mine). I was satisfied with the work she has done, she came highly recommended. I suggest you do your research and if it'll make you more comfortable ask your orthodontist to show you pictures of their work.
Dr. Greg Asatrian Great 👍! Is it weird I'm excited to get the tad lol. My orthodontist said not a lot of people want the tad but hey if it moves the teeth faster I'm all for it!! Million dollar smile here I come😬😁... I'm looking forward to your next video and I appreciate what you are doing.. Thank you
Fantastic question. Coil springs usually are a more consistent force where as power chains burn out over time. Sometimes we want a constant force but occasionally, when sliding teeth on a wire, we want intermittent
My orthodontist put an open coil spring on my braces because the first day I got my braces bonded one of the brackets popped off my tooth and they said that it'll be okay and I can wait to get that fixed. Eventually my tooth that didn't have that bracket on got pushed back from the process. So now I have to use the open coil spring until they can even repair that bracket.
Does the open coil spring move both sides equally in order to create a space? What if you just wanted to move the rest of your teeth in order to favor a side that has a tooth extracted?
I have a space in my back teeth, and he never put a coil spring to widen the space for a future implant. Are the coil spring supposed to be put in right away when you first get your braces, Or is it put in later on?
They just put a "Closed" coil spring on the canines because they said apparently the elastic bands weren't working fast enough.😂 I have an overbite. Can this be used instead of the elastic bands though? I thought it was only to close a space?
I had an open coil spring put in between my two front teeth to make space for composites and they are not moving. It's been a month and a half, even put a new one on that was supposedly going to be stronger.
I have an open coil spring, but it’s not tied in.. Its just sitting on the wire and I can slide it back and forth between the bracket.. 🤔... maybe that’s a passive coil spring just maintaining space that’s already there ? I know I will be getting an implant there later on
Hello! Ive been watching your channel since February when I got my braces! I got open coil springs for my 5th adjustment yesterday, I got them on my lower front teeth due to crowding, in this case will I get power chains instead of closed coil springs in my case? Love your channel btw!
Hello doctor, My orthodontist applied two closed coil spring from my upper right and left lateral incisors to my 2nd molars. They slipped over the bracket and are now leaning against my gums. When I wore elastics I could easily adjust them, but I don’t know how to move the close spring back over the brackets. PLEASE ANSWER. THANK YOU!
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You’re so good at explaining these things
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
I agree!!!
My orthodontist putted a coil spring in my braces, you explained its purpose very simply. Thank you !
Am I the only one feeling this beat 😏
I learn from the best
nah
it's pretty fab
I feel this for every video of his 💯😹
Headbanging while I watch.
Man , i wanted braces so badly bcuz i had little bit space between my front teeth and one of my lower front teeth was slightly crooked , i am 18 now so now it costs 3300 instead of the 750 when ur a teenager , so i decided to work for it , i worked every weekend for it until i got the money and yesterday i went to get them , feel so satisfied unfortunatly they only put the upper just yet cuz my lower teeth have a slight hole in them so 31 of juli i will get my second part , im really happy
That is so awesome. Super proud of you for being so motivated & hard working to get your teeth fixed! Make sure you keep me posted with your progress! Cant wait to hear how your treatment progresses!
You won't be happy for long, hurts like hell hahahaha
none k i dont care about the pain as long as i get more confidence talking to people and not looking to another side just bcuz of my teeth i will be more than happy , doesnt even hurt that much first 3 days yes but then it goes away
Awesome, good for you! You will be so happy when it’s over and LOVE your teeth!!!
none k you are a baby!
Thank you Doctor for this explanation. I have been looking for explanations on coil springs throughout my treatment and your explanations is the clearest that I've seen on youtube. Only regret is that I didn't find your channel sooner.
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me =]
Don't even have this in my mouth. As soon as I saw your name, I clicked on the video 😂😂😂
This! Wow that's so nice to hear. Thank you so much for the support =]
It hurtsssss
I just have the open coil springs and it really hurts so much...I feel more pain than the first week of having my braces. I thought, the first week of having braces was the most painful one and once you can adopt. It eases the pain but not until my dentist put this open coil springs. I have to drink 2 pain killer med in a day.
I also just got open coil springs and it hurts so 😫
I went to my monthly appointment today and my orthodontist told me that she was going to insert a coil spring in order to make space in a specific area.
this might sound silly but I knew what to expect and most importantly I knew how the coil was gonna work inside my mouth thanks to YOU, so once again, thank you for these informative videos.
Got my coil spring in today & right away I had to youtube its purpose because my ortho didn't explain it🤷🏻♀️ Anywhoo, my bottom braces, where the coil was put in due to a crooked tooth, is already so sore😭 P.S I've been watching your videos since I've had my braces on. Thank you for being so informative!
I feel you, just got it done today and it hurt like hell!! Still does
I'm getting braces today, and I'm excited to watch your videos to learn about It all! Thank you for making these!
Woohoo congrats!! That's so awesome. Best of luck today =] Make sure you sub & stay tuned bc I have a bunch of ideas for new videos. Look forward to having you on the channel!
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Thank you Doc! You made this simple and easy to understand, didn’t need to look any further for an explanation on coil springs. 👍🏼
I have a spring for 2 months and in every of my adjustment, it hurts a lot.
Thank you for the wonderful video! I just got this wire today and I became curious on why I have the open coil spring. Lmao. I had my braces for 3 months now. Subscribed 😁
Could you please do a vidio all about how to brush and clean the braces realy well
You got it Erin! That's on my list of upcoming videos!!! stay tuned
Really 🙂
My orthodontist put in an closed coil spring
1st month He gave me rubber bands
2nd month he told me coil springs are better for retraction and added closed coil spring
on 11th I am going to tighten my braces 3rd appointment with tad.
Nice! If you want to learn more about TADs, I have a video describing what they are and why they are used
I had my first pre-molars extracted, and the gap is now being closed via closed springs. I know there are many factors at play, but do you know how much distance the springs close with every application? It's super cool to see Hooke's law in action.
Hi, may i know why u didnt consider implant on missing tooth? Just had a molar extracted, and i feel im missing something and that my treatment is useless bec the missing molar will make the rest of the teeth move especially it's upper counterpart.
@@qcrctgavarcesxrfab8015 maybe OP had to have teeth extracted because lack of space to fit the other teeth. It’s the most common reason why premolars are extracted.
@@qcrctgavarcesxrfab8015 because the gap is being closed that's the whole point
Hi I wanna know that did the orthodontics inserted tads into your gum for the coil spring? I've seen many videos about tads with them and I'm hella scared
nice video and explanation! i saw my dentist yesterday and since then i've been suffering with two open coil springs 😭😭😭
Finally got my braces on and I’ve got several of these coils, so I am happy to understand what they’re for!
feeling like am undergoing a refresher course, this wonderful Dr. Greg.
Glad that its helping you out!!
Dr. Greg seems like the coolest doctor
Hello Dr. Greg. Wonderful video explaining the coils in an easiest possible way. I just got an open coil spring placed between the right lateral incisor and the first pre-molar, in order to create space to bring the canine forward. I would like to ask you that, within how much time does the space get created (on an average)? Also request you to show us in upcoming videos the types of archwires and also the types of brackets (not like metallic and ceramic), since not all the brackets on all the teeth look exactly same. Looking forward what next exciting topic you are going to introduce us to. Thank you.
Keep up with the great work! Warm wishes to your channel.
Hi Tushkar! First of all, thank you so much for your kind words =] I really appreciate the support. I like that idea and have put it on my list for upcoming videos! So for the space, it can take several months for the space to open. There are a lot of variables such as : how much space is already there, how much space you need, how fast your individual teeth move. Keep me posted on how long it takes for you!
Hi doc
You are very good at explanation.
I want know these spring can use with any wire or do they have specific requirements?
awesome video. I now have a good idea of what is in store for my future movements by looking at the brackets on my teeth. Thanks for such a clear and concise video
got two passive coil springs on bottom teeth for future fixed bridge
Neat!
Perfect, I don't know how I overlooked this video. I'm getting the open coil spring to make room for an existing tooth. Thanks for the video you are awesome.
Did you got it? Do they hurt?
:') I have a large gap created from improper previous orthondontist treatment, and am now with a more compassionate, and honest office... What my past was never provided, my current orthondontist is.
He used open coil springs in the main concerned areas (first premolars and canines). And I believe it's now in due to open space, but to deposit new bone growth, to thereafter help better close these spaces. They'd be applying my bottom braces in October, and starting rubber bands. Thankfully, I'm confiding & seeing how it pans out.
Im getting braces next week and ive been really nervous about them cause I dont know how it will feel personally for me. Ive asked people how it feels and all the answers were different. On the bright side, your videos are really boosting up my confidence so I thank you very much Doc!😁
So glad I'm about to help you out! You're gonna do great!
Dr. Greg Asatrian I wish you were my orthodontist like whaaat!??😂😂😂you're awesome!
Haha thank you!! =] Make sure you keep us posted on your experience getting braces next week!
Lilly v nothing to fear but annoying during meals and especially feasts 😂 but you'll get used to it. May take a lot of time too when cleaning. I brush mine 3 times a day or every after meal. Takes a lot of your time, you may be late for work 😂
Just know it hurts bad after bout 4 hours after u get them on but give it 3 days and you’ll be ok once you get them tightened it’s 10x worse
Could you do a video about mini screws ( TAD ) and how they work, your videos are very helpful. Are they permanent, does the patient have to be numb to palace them?
Hi Mariam- all excellent questions!! && yes! I have that in the pipeline pretty soon so make sure to sub & stay tuned! =] They aren't permanent (actually the T in TAD means temporary... Temporary Anchorage Devices) but yes you do need to be numb to place them but generally its just a super tiny area && your whole face won't feel numb =]
Hi Doctor, how do I clean my teeth with my coil springs on? I just got them this week. Thank you so much. 😊
You learn something new every day. Though I have to ask, why do orthodontist tie the wire with metal ties? I have 4 in my mouth and cannot even bite down without pain
Oh no! I am going to do a video soon about the different types of ways we tie in wire (metal ties, o rings, self-ligating)!
This is interesting. I am gonna ask my orthodontist how come I didn't get one since I have two missing teeth.
Am I the only adult here with braces? Got 3 teeth pulled 2 weeks ago and they added power chains all over, yesterday. I swear the pain is worse, compared to extractions. I can't even bite on a banana
MIn obade no you are not, I am on my 30s. I have two teeth missing and she said she was gonna try and close the space but she didn't give me these special wires so 🤷🏾♀️. Anyway so sorry to hear you are in pain. I used oragel and pain killers when I first got my braces. Oragel helped me a lot. Also I drunk a lot of smoothies. Heavy ones that are like complete meals.
nicky rosey
I had my braces for almost 9 months before the power chains were introduced, I had overcrowding, overbite and misalignment. It's weird seeing my teeth so straight. The over crowding was fixed with extraction. These power chains are the most painful. But then again I didn't get prescription pain killers this time.
MIn obade ohhhhhh... My situation is opposite I have two many spaces, plus the over bite, cross bite and all that mess. Been six months for me. I haven't seen any real results yet besides my front gap closing a bit. You can take probably aleve liquigel those help too.
Age 31. Got my braces put on at 29. 2yr treatment plan.
Ooh, you’re so right. I have two missing tooth at the bottom. She said she would closed them or try to. But I’ve been wearing passive coil since my treatment started 🤦🏾♀️. Although, she is an amazing doctor, I still need an explanation about my spaces. I have 5months left in treatment.
Mine started hurting recently, even though I've had them on for about 3 months now. I've been consistent with my rubber bands or elastics, and they're actively trying to shift but are held back with these likely open coil springs. 😅 I had an assistant in the office last tell me that they're likely just using an open coil spring as a passive/to hold it's gap there.
I have the same. I have a question through.. will the inside of my mouth ever get used to the rubbing of the open coil spring? I'm on day 3 with them and it hurts bad to open and close my mouth. Also I have the ceramic braces will my mouth ever get used to them lol I feel like I can't even talk right or like I have fake teeth that won't stay put haha
I realize that a lot of people are asking about how coils differ from power chains, but I’d still like to know: is there any difference in 1) speed of closure, and 2) pain when using one or the other? And why do you prefer power chains?
Great questions - coil springs are a consistent force so sometimes you want it to be always delivering force where as power chains work well then slowly lose their force allowing for the teeth to upright. It all depends on the preference of your doctor and what works best in his/her hands
Braces Explained thank you ☺️
both my top canine teeth are impacted and they put a passive coil spring where it should be and it hurts a lot. theres a lot of space between the teeth so i can move the spring a lot, and so the end of the spring gets caught on the inside of my cheek and my lip whenever i make an open smile. i put some wav on it and pushed the spring into it for now, but im going this week to get it looked at.
My hidden canine is being brought down to its original space and my orthodontist just recently used a type of spring to supposedly bring down the canine to its position, and the spring is hooked into one of my teeth in the lower jaw and into the canine itself, what about that type doc? I didn't had the chance to ask it myself to my doctor😅
Loving the page Doc. You are making me take more interest in Orthodontics in my practice.
A request; a video explaining Bracket placement. I would love to see your bracket placement protocol.
Thank you so much! I will try and get to that one =]
So I got my braces and they didn’t tell me I was gettin this-
-Kayla ! it doesn’t hurt at all
they should disclose what they do to your teeth. but also make sure to ask LOTS of questions and inform them if anything bothers you
same i got mine today and i have 1 on both side
Same they just put that junk in there
😂
jasmine right.i got a open one and I didn’t even know til I got home and saw in the mirror
How long does it take to open 5mm space? I have a open coil spring with the help of elastic bands
As an engineer, this makes complete sense.
What if the teeth dont seem to move with an open coil spring? I've had one for a month and a half and I dont see any improvement :(
I have two extra diagonal teeth that goes inside and my dentist wants to pull and align it straight. So, he had this idea of putting open coil spring to move some teeth to give way to my extra teeth to prevent extraction of my two front teeth. This is just a trial, if no movements happens in a month. He had no choice but to extract my two front teeth. But if it does work, no need for extraction. Idk if we're the same case.
@@ahlluipio564 did you got coil springs? Do they hurt?
@@Moon-qu2uy Yeah. Two open coil springs. I did hurt a lot.
Got my coil spring yesterday. This explains everything thanks dr
But what's the difference between a close coil spring and a power chain? stronger effect?
Great question! The spring has a more continuous force but sometimes that is undesirable. All dependent on your case
@@DrGregAsatrian When would it be undesirable to use coil springs versus a power chain?
Where I work (worked, I don't know anymore) when placing the O.C. we added steel tie to the distal and mesial teeth to where we want to open space (active) and just regular O-ties to where we want to hold space (passive).
I have a passive coil spring in my mouth currently, orthodontist put a brace on my tooth that is pulled behind from the rest, it’s being pulled forward, spring doesn’t hurt but that pulling sure does 😫
Yayy new video i really love your videos i didnt even read the title nor the thumbnail i just saw your name and then i just clicked it♥️😂
AH this made my day! Thank you so much =] I look forward to making new videos for you all & love seeing all your enthusiasm!
Hind Kaitlyn same!
how many 4 week appointments do i need to go to until the open coil spring is finished?
We can add more little shims to continue to make the open coil active
I have a passive coil but the spring is gone now, I think I accidentally swallowed it because all I have now is the elastic band that the coil fits over.🤔
I have some passive springs in my extraction gaps, and my god they can be great to fiddle with sometimes. I can just twiddle them on the wire with my tongue. Luckily they don't hurt because they aren't doing anything!
I have the last one you explained, and the bar keeps falling out. What should I do?
I just got open coil springs and had no idea why. Great video
Hopefully now you know!! =] Thank you!
I think I have a passive coil spring on my top right, my adult canine is still in the gum, they explained that they'll attach a 'chain' onto the tooth and connect it to the coil to bring it down.
Yup! I actually plan on doing a video about that soon!
I have coils on my front wire and it bothers me sometimes but after 2 days i got used to it
@@fluffycloud5543 sort of, there will be some days where it hurts but only just a bit! i also got them off and they do hurt when you get them on and off but it’s bearable! :)
My orthodontist did not use any of this for my treatments,only rubber bands. My left side 1st molar is pulling forward, separate with the 2rd molar .
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I have this, and didn't know their name in English, I've been searching YT for weeks 😄 You read my mind, or you have a good marketing team 😄
Hi! I've had my braces for almost 4 years now. I've been taking care of them since the beginning because at first I was only supposed to have them for 2 years. I have been flossing properly, I had a coil spring to close my gap, and I wear my class 2 rubber bands but I feel like my orthodontist is milking the clock with me. Do you have any advice that I can use for my next visit to find out when I should get them removed? My braces are already paid for and every time i ask they tell me 6-8 months.
Oh man, i'm so sorry to hear that. Really proud of you for keeping your teeth clean for 4 years! That's great. Maybe it would be a good idea to ask him what he thinks you could do to make them faster (if anything). Sometimes we just have to be careful with how quickly we close your teeth because 1] we dont want you to be in pain! && 2] we want to make sure we don't put too much forces on your teeth that can cause damage
Dr. Greg Asatrian okay i will definitely talk to him. Thank you for the reply!!
@@dennisegreene8221 you still have those braces?
[SG] Phyzixs Update: got them taken off because I had a really bad root canal & the dentist said he couldn’t reach it due to my braces. Going on a year now brace free!
@@dennisegreene8221 lucky
Your videos are very informative and interests me even though I don’t really like teeth and stuff
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me =]
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I just got 4 coils in yesterday but i feel so sore today. I cant eat because to chew is so painful. Its been 7 months with today that i got my braces. Am so glad they gave me enough time to adjust to the braces before they added this. Otherwise i would be hospitalized 😂😂
I had a passive coil at first because I had a baby tooth that they needed to preserve the space for an implant later. my lip got caught in it all the time and basically ripped little chunks out. it was annoying and hurt a lot. I got a new passive spring during my last wire change but it fits the gap much better. haven’t had any issues yet. I have a large gap from a missing molar so I might get an active spring at some point or maybe power chains (can’t afford two implants and I have an extra wisdom tooth on that side anyway).
I have an open coil spring rn and its really painful😭😭
I was given a coil spring ‘cause I’m getting a slingshot done on my tooth, I was wondering if you could make a video on slingshots
Thank you for very good and easy-to-understand explanation! Really helped!
I had a coil spring placed to make space for one crowded tooth. Yesterday I had it removed and and wire placed on bracket of the tooth that needed to come forward. Just overnight the tooth has moved so far forward but the teeth on each side have also moved closer together again. It now looks like this tooth will not fit in between the the two teeth where space was created. I'm sorry I am trying to explain this as best I can. Please advise what should be done now. Thanks
Hello can you explain on a video of implant and how it works and does it hurt. Also can you show how retainers work. Thank you!
Hi Ana! Sure, I actually want to make my next one on mini implants (I'm assuming that's what you're referring too?). Also, a retainer one is a great idea! I will add that to the list of upcoming videos so make sure you subscribe so you stay up to date!
Why do some need extractions for braces? How does one know if they will need extractions for braces?
That's an excellent question! There are so many factors that go into extraction of teeth - I will make a video on it soon but just have to simplify it so still working on that! Best way to know if you need extractions is to go for an orthodontic consultation and they can explain to you a treatment plan!
I mean common sense ?? Sever crowding and lack of space. I have a tiny jaw and big teeth. So I preferred getting some useless out of line premolars out.
Soy Saucey my orthodontist said I have to extract 4 of my teeth because I have protruded teeth.
Doc why on my case the doctor put coil and wires for pull out the behind teeth ? Is that normal ? Or it should put coil first to make a space and after done then wire for pull it out? Really appreciate for ur explanation
In the case of closed coil spring, since you can remove it, should you removed it if your eating or just let it stays in there?
Great video! I have a closed coil spring to close a gap from an extraction. My orthodontist said it's not closing as quickly as she'd hope. Next Monday I'll get my TAD!!!
Veronica Chavez hi veronica, does your doctor extracted your lateral incisor for i have the same case. And im thinking to go for canine susbtitution
That's so great! My next video is on TADs too!! Im going to try and do my best to make that video this week as I"m out of town this upcoming weekend so hopefully I can make the TAD video by the time you have yours placed!
Maparaz Maplaz
Hi,
My upper right canine was impacted. I had surgery to remove it /c bone graft and they extracted my first premolar on my upper left side. It's a lot going on in my case lol but I was afraid on how it'll look with one canine, she told me the premolar look like a canine, she showed me other cases pictures before and after (similar to mine). I was satisfied with the work she has done, she came highly recommended. I suggest you do your research and if it'll make you more comfortable ask your orthodontist to show you pictures of their work.
Maparaz Maplaz
Long story short upper left premolar was extracted..😬
Dr. Greg Asatrian
Great 👍! Is it weird I'm excited to get the tad lol. My orthodontist said not a lot of people want the tad but hey if it moves the teeth faster I'm all for it!! Million dollar smile here I come😬😁... I'm looking forward to your next video and I appreciate what you are doing.. Thank you
What are different function between close coil spring and power chain?
Fantastic question. Coil springs usually are a more consistent force where as power chains burn out over time. Sometimes we want a constant force but occasionally, when sliding teeth on a wire, we want intermittent
For how long the open coil should be weared? I got it yesterday for the front teeth. Thank for your reply!
thank you so much for making these videos. they're really helpful!
So glad that I'm able to help!
My orthodontist put an open coil spring on my braces because the first day I got my braces bonded one of the brackets popped off my tooth and they said that it'll be okay and I can wait to get that fixed. Eventually my tooth that didn't have that bracket on got pushed back from the process. So now I have to use the open coil spring until they can even repair that bracket.
Can you make a video on how orthodontist close extraction gaps to fix protruded teeth please?
Can a closed coil spring be used in place of rubber bands for an over-jet? Why? Why not?
Does the open coil spring move both sides equally in order to create a space? What if you just wanted to move the rest of your teeth in order to favor a side that has a tooth extracted?
Does anybody know how long the open coil spring takes to work?
Really depends on how activated they are, how much space you need, the alignment of your teeth, etc..
@@DrGregAsatrian can u make space after 25 years? i have a missing upper first molar and i want to make space for an implant
Hey can you start with the basics for starters like how we start putting wires for PG students and General practitioner.
This channel is mostly directed towards educating the patients so that video wouldn't really fit into the niche of the viewership =]
So when to use Closed Springs and when to use power bands? Looks like they have the same purpose.
Very similar but they have minor differences regarding force consistency & force levels
I have a space in my back teeth, and he never put a coil spring to widen the space for a future implant. Are the coil spring supposed to be put in right away when you first get your braces, Or is it put in later on?
Depends on your particular case!
Can u tell us about the side effect or bad effect if this springs?
They just put a "Closed" coil spring on the canines because they said apparently the elastic bands weren't working fast enough.😂 I have an overbite. Can this be used instead of the elastic bands though? I thought it was only to close a space?
Can a coil spring be used to push a molar backward to make space and then correct midline?
Hi Dr, the springs material are made from Aluminum or stainless steel? asking for a friend
When do we use close coils and when power chains, since both have same function of closing spaces..?
Great question! They can almost always be used interchangeably but in certain scenarios where you want a constant force, coil springs are preferred
What should be the length of closed coil spring....is there any rule sir..
Will the passive or closed coil make the wire feed out the back?
Hi, I was wondering. How long does a orthodontist usually leave an open coil spring on a patient?
Thanks dr. Very insightful
I had an open coil spring put in between my two front teeth to make space for composites and they are not moving. It's been a month and a half, even put a new one on that was supposedly going to be stronger.
please make a video about interproximal reduction procedures during orthodontics
That's a great idea! Will do =]
Can you please talk about those cases where the gaps take a bit longer to close up? Or why is that?
Sure, please subscribe so that you can be notified when I release the video on that
I have an open coil spring, but it’s not tied in.. Its just sitting on the wire and I can slide it back and forth between the bracket.. 🤔... maybe that’s a passive coil spring just maintaining space that’s already there ? I know I will be getting an implant there later on
Yup! Sounds a like a passive coil thats used to just save the space to make sure teeth dont drift in!
Very useful information, but I don't have those strings on my brackets, why? 😨 maybe cuz I don't have missing teeth?
Thanks for the explanation 🥰 im wearing the closed one to close 2 of my gaps 💪🏻
Hello! Ive been watching your channel since February when I got my braces! I got open coil springs for my 5th adjustment yesterday, I got them on my lower front teeth due to crowding, in this case will I get power chains instead of closed coil springs in my case? Love your channel btw!
My teeth are really crowded, do you think they will use open coil springs to make space? Thank you!
My orthodontist put in an open coil spring on my braces yesterday
Time to make/hold some spaceee
Hello doctor,
My orthodontist applied two closed coil spring from my upper right and left lateral incisors to my 2nd molars. They slipped over the bracket and are now leaning against my gums. When I wore elastics I could easily adjust them, but I don’t know how to move the close spring back over the brackets. PLEASE ANSWER. THANK YOU!
Can you make video in details about mechanics?
Hi Dr Greg, the closed coil springs. What sizes do they come in? I’m an ortho student. I watch your videos a lot. Thanks 😊
Hello, Can I use rubber bands together with open coil spring to help the process of opening space to be quicker ? Thanks in advance :D
Depends on what your orthodontist your orthodontist recommends !