BRACES ELASTICS! Most Common Patterns for Braces
Braces 101 - Most Common Braces Elastic Patterns
In this video I will briefly cover why you need elastics during your braces journey and then dive into the 7 most common patterns your orthodontist may have you wear. We will review triangle rubber bands, as well as elastics for open bite, overbite, overjet, underbite and more! There are obviously more elastic patterns that are different and that your orthodontist might have you wear but these are just some of the elastic patterns and reasons why he/she might ask for your help! Curious to learn more? Check out the video! If you have any questions I didn't answer, please let me know and I will address them in a future video! Much love
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0:00 - Let’s go!
0:41 - What are Braces Elastics
1:36 - If You Don't Wear You Braces Elastics
2:25 - Triangle Elastics
3:29 - Anterior Box Elastics
4:13 - Class 2 Elastics (Overbites)
4:57 - Class 3 Elastics (Underbites)
5:43 - Class 2 Triangle Elastics
6:29 - Class 3 Triangle Elastics
6:47 - Cross Elastics (Midline)
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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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he really made me get up and put my elastics on 😂
@nickylnr
3 жыл бұрын
I swear to God lol..took mine off to eat yesterday and haven't put them back on because they hurt so bad. This is the first time I've done that btw..but I needed a break
@anjelynn7314
3 жыл бұрын
If you don't keep it on all the time it will get sore and hurt
@amberdb04
3 жыл бұрын
Same 😂 I had brushed my teeth and was giving my mouth a break
@nickylnr
3 жыл бұрын
@@anjelynn7314 I have 4 elastics in and this is my second time in braces. It didn't hurt this much the first time and I never took them out unless I was eating or brushing my teeth. This is the first time I am being bad 🙊..because it hurts so bad and I am hungry 😭
@donnadreher9117
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
38 years old, just got my braces last week. You have officially become my online Ortho. Thank you for all the effort and info you put into your videos!!
@DrGregAsatrian
3 жыл бұрын
Aw you’re amazing haha so glad to help !
@victorwilson1337
3 жыл бұрын
Lafe, I'm 36 and I got mine on January 19th. We got this!
@dunfordorama
3 жыл бұрын
Same, 45, have had mine for 8 months... 5months left!
@AR-so6ch
3 жыл бұрын
Im 25, got them 2 years ago. Im so done with them... Hope i can get them off in 2021..
@cathou-hq7hp
3 жыл бұрын
I’m 23 and gonna get them in next 3-4 months and supposed to keep them for 3-4 years
what are braces elastics 0:41 if you dont wear your elastics 1:36 triangle elastics 2:25 anterior box elastics 3:29 class 2 elastics overbites 4:13 class 3 elastics underbites 4:56 class 2 triangles 5:43 class 3 triangles 6:29 cross elastics midline 6:47
I'm 55 years old. It's NEVER too late to get braces! 73 days into the treatment and I'm loving them. I had an upper power chain and coil spring fitted today. I also have class 3 elastics. Your videos are very informative. Many thanks.
1:58 i panicked that i forgot mine and then i remembered i got my braces off 4 months ago smh😂
@pocahontas6381
3 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂🤣
@rebelwatch6143
3 жыл бұрын
Wtf 😭😭😭😭
@rosa-yu4gs
3 жыл бұрын
HOW☠️
@isme7839
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🙂🤣🤣
@selgabri
3 жыл бұрын
Lucky🙄
I’m getting my braces off on Monday and I’m so happy 🥰🥰 Edit: thanks for the likes guys 🙏🙏
@letsbegaming5411
2 жыл бұрын
Why did you watch this then? But congratssss
Midline video, yes please!
@DrGregAsatrian
3 жыл бұрын
Yess ! Will do =]
@saadmoha513
3 жыл бұрын
Yesss plz
@kristine2923
3 жыл бұрын
Excited for this!
@demilisa6958
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!!🙌🏾
@luisfeliperivas7707
3 жыл бұрын
Yes pleaseeee!
I cannot thank you enough my teenage daughter is going through the process of braces she was getting extremely frustrated with her elastics, I found your channel and had her watch some of your videos, which helped her understand why she has to wear them; these are very helpful, and informative. Thankfully no more arguments about wearing the elastics, so thank you very, very much.
Yes i would like to see a midline video!
@DrGregAsatrian
3 жыл бұрын
Yoy got it!
I’m getting my braces on Monday as an adult in early 30s, very excited but nervous too!
@mrgamer9444
3 жыл бұрын
Same! 5 month into it. Wax is your best friend at the beginning. Busy tons of it at Walmart and a month later your good
@cathyj4499
3 жыл бұрын
I’m late 30’s and year in 😀
@sopranomegs
3 жыл бұрын
Make sure you get some wax. A true mouth saver! Take some Advil or Tylenol before you get them on too. It’ll help with any discomfort. It will be well worth it in the end! ☺️ (I had them at 20 and have to get them again at 37 🤦🏼♀️)
@Miss-Tech-Savvy
3 жыл бұрын
So I’m 7 weeks in with Damon metal braces and tbh no pain what so ever, didn’t need any painkillers it was hard to eat first few days due to my bite block on one side but got used to it by the end of the week also used some wax first 3-4 days but my cheeks got used to it, now I have parrot elastics literally was given them today hence I’m back here lol and it’s not painful .. well not yet lol
@skippyg.5450
3 жыл бұрын
34yrs here, I got 5 months so far, got my elastics today. I’m on the triangle elastic… 👍🏼
I’ve had my braces on for 24 months now, idk when I’m going to get them taken off, my next appointment is on the 29th, wish me luck!
@kimberley-7797
3 жыл бұрын
Good Luck!
Aside from my overbite, I just learned about midline misalignment thru this video, and I've always been conscious about it. This channel has been very helpful in my braces journey. Thank you
ngl I felt proud of myself because when he reminded me to put my elastics on I already had them on also can we hear more about the ties on the front teeth please?
Midline video is the thing I am pretty interested into! I am 5th month into my braces journey and I have a small midline difference, one side crossbite with a narrow upper jaw, so a cross bite video will be also pretty interesting! Thanks for making such an awesome content! 😊
I have a variation of class 2; first bottom molar to first top premolar. I’m almost 2 months in and have noticed significant movement already, braces are truly magical 😍
I’d love to see a video about the different time periods of braces treatment and the side effects of them. I’ve been wearing my braces for over 4 years now and still counting. I just want to have some sort of idea of what could happen or just more general knowledge
Love your videos Dr. Greg. I found you when I started treatment almost two years ago. I have or had overjet. Almost done, currently wearing a triangle pattern.
Love your videos! I got my braces put on May 13, 2019 at the age of 31 and I felt like it was the biggest mistake ever. I started researching everything about braces and orthodontics and came across your channel. I am so grateful for you and all of your wisdom! It made me feel a lot more comfortable knowing what was happening, why it was happening and what to expect along the way. Thanks so much and keep 'em coming!
@jaj4706
Жыл бұрын
Why did you feel like it was a mistake? Because of your age and being embarrassed? Or the pain? Or because during treatment the teeth can move into even weirder spots?
@jessicab331
11 ай бұрын
Have you gotten them off??? I’m 33 and 1.5 years into my second go with braces! This time I’m doing everything right since it’s coming out of my pockets!😐🤣
@ddawn19
11 ай бұрын
@jaj4706 I felt like I had made a mistake, mostly because of the pain at first. They absolutely shredded the inside of my lips, and I couldn't get any relief. It was awful. Then seeing the transition and worrying that the outcome wouldn't be the best and thinking maybe the before wasn't so bad. Haha I just worry about everything and braces were no exception. They are a huge expense and wondering if it would be worth it was unnerving at times. Surprisingly, after a while, I kind of enjoyed having them and was sad to see them go. My teeth aren't "perfect" after having braces, but I do think it was worth it.
@ddawn19
11 ай бұрын
@jessicab331 Yes, I have had them off since October 2021! I was very careful and tried to do everything right as well because it came out of my pocket! Braces are expensive! And for me, I had added travel costs because my orthodontist was over an hour away. Haha. So, I definitely tried my best to be as careful as possible. I hope your second journey with braces is a good one! They will be off before you know it! I miss mine sometimes. Haha.
I would absolutely love to see the midline video. Going through that myself now, but he hasn't started treating for me for that yet. It's next. Thank you so much for all of the information in your videos.
I'm getting braces on May 31 I'll keep you guys update!
I'm currently wearing 2 triangles on the right & left. Also, please do a midline video! I'm learning so much from your videos!
I had class 2, triangles, class 2 triangles, and anterior box elastics over the span of about a year and a half and now my teeth are perfect!
I have the one for the overbite but since my last appointment last month, my ortho told me that I now only have to wear the elastics when sleeping, not during daytime anymore 🥳🥳
I’m loving the consistency 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Man I would love for you to be my orthodontist geez!!
I think your videos are great for patient education. I stumbled across your channel a while ago. I have stolen your analogy of rolling a ball up a hill for a lot of things when advising patients (like wearing aligners or wearing elastics)! Keep up the great work.
@DrGregAsatrian
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much doc! Happy To help !!
I had a variant of class 2 elastics. My ortho crimped one of those hooks on the wire in between the brackets on my middle and lateral incisors on either side and I wore the elastics going from those hooks back to my molars on the bottom. Worked super fast for me.
wow I just got my elastics on thursday and I looked at your previous video that day and now you made a new one! thank you!
Yess to both videos please!! I am currently wearing Zebra for my class 2 elastics and triangle elastics patterns and Leopard size elastics for the Anterior Box pattern.
Yessssss the video I’ ve been waiting forr!
I'm so glad I found this page.
My midline was off because when I was a kid, I took one of my brother's elastics and put it around my two front top teeth for several hours to lessen the gap. Only one tooth moved, so my midline wound up uncentered. Ended up with a gap next to the tooth that moved, but I didn't really notice it for years, and from head on, it wasn't as bad as the center gap was. My dad wouldn't pay for braces for me after my brother didn't wear his retainer, so here I am at 35 with braces after repeatedly delaying getting them since age 19/20.
Very very helpful !! Sir your videos are truely amazing and very informative, please don’t ever stop posting them and yes all the efforts that you are putting in making these videos, clearly shows up ! Thank you for your hard work and may god bless you sir ❤😊
I’m currently wearing the triangles and the box elastics 😔 but I’m so excited to see the results
Thank you so much Doc! You explain everything perfectly! 😀
@DrGregAsatrian
3 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you! So happy to help !! Thanks for watching !
@maria21mhmh
2 жыл бұрын
@@DrGregAsatrian Hi! New to your videos and i love your channel ❤ i have a question i hope you see, im wearing my bands in the class 2. My top teeth seem to be tilted forward. My dr said he needed to do that to create space and he tilted my lowers out to meet my top. But i dont like the way my bite looks. Some front teeth dont even meet. And he is ready to scan me for my retainers. Should i say something?? And Main question js WOULD WEARING THEM LIKE SHOWN IN CLASS 2, FIX THE FOWARD TILT ISSUE?
This was helpful, thank you Dr. Greg !!thank
My son (14yo) wears elastics and he’s GREAT with keeping up with them! So glad he takes his braces journey seriously. Money well spent 💵🤑. Great video 👍🏽
@beshooketh9333
Жыл бұрын
You're such a supportive mum. Your son is lucky to have a loving parent like you All the best to you both ❤️
@75dbest
Жыл бұрын
@@beshooketh9333 SUPER THANKS 🙏🏽. Wishing you wellness as well 🥰
I’m getting my elastics on my next visit and I’m excited for the pain 😂
@itsmeaminah
3 жыл бұрын
They hurt for maybe the first few days, but then you don’t even notice you have them in
@alyssatsuji4644
3 жыл бұрын
@@itsmeaminah I’m scared it might pop inside my mouth
@itsmeaminah
3 жыл бұрын
@@alyssatsuji4644 well, it doesn’t actually hurt when they pop out, so I think you’ll be fine 🙂
@salma5361
3 жыл бұрын
Well Don't be too excited
@alyssatsuji4644
3 жыл бұрын
@@itsmeaminah thanks ❤️
Yes, PLEASE! I need to know about midlines👍
It looks so fun to be an orthodontist and move teeth around. It seems like you’re solving a puzzle. I wish I would have went to school for this. If I could go to school all over again I would have became an orthodontist.
The animations in this video 👍🏼 Thanks Dr. Greg ✌🏼
@DrGregAsatrian
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
Yesss Please make a video on midlines please My midline is exactly the same as you showed but it's on the right side and I'm concerned 😶
Hello Dr. Greg!! I just want to start off by saying thank you so much for your videos. You’re channel is my ‘go to, for all the questions I have on my braces journey. Although you do an outstanding job at answering all of my questions... I just have one unanswered about elastics. Does a patient have to wait until a certain point in their braces journey to start wearing the elastic bands? I’m asking because I’m about 3 months in and my mid lines are slightly off (only I’ve noticed) and sadly my orthodontist hasn’t really made this journey fun and full of information during my visits. It just feels like I am part of his routine and I don’t get the chance to ask questions because he’s already out of the door and onto the next patient. Thanks in advance and I’m sending you a really huge smile from Menifee, CA 😁
I'm so excited for the day I get elastics! I'm almost 2 years in my treatment
I have 5 elastics on right now. 1 for midline, 1 for class III, 2 box type on my left and right canines, and 1 for crossbite
@annach7914
2 жыл бұрын
Wow lots of different shapes in your mouth😂
Already waiting for the midline video! Badly need it now since I’m getting it already
Thanks for the video! I’m getting elastics during phase 2 of my braces.
@DrGregAsatrian
3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome !
This video was VERY helpful. I currently have kobayashi ties in the front and they have been tearing up my mouth. This is my second time having braces and I’ve never been in so much pain. An extended video on how to deal with and/or ease the pain would be greatly appreciated.
@leelamanjari122
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my god!!! I am dealing with exactly the same thing 😭😭 it really hurts when the elastic digs into your gum at the bottom
Triangle on the right side and class ll on the left. I also have a midline problem but my ortho said we’ll work with that in a few months or so
@DrGregAsatrian
3 жыл бұрын
The class ii will help with the mid lines too =]
Yesterday i had my spacers. Pain is the only thing in my mind 😢. Now im watching your videos one by one 💆♂️
@Kylie-playsroblox
3 жыл бұрын
dudeee spacers are the WORST part of braces. it hurt more than my actual braces
@mathum6244
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kylie-playsroblox i removed my spacers and got my braces. You are right, braces are less painful 😁. ✌🏻🥰
I’m sitting in my car waiting for my second orthodontist appointment thanks for the knowledge and entertainment ❤️ I would to learn about the midline elastics as my teeth don’t align.
Just got elastics this week! This video came right on time.
@DrGregAsatrian
3 жыл бұрын
Haha nailed it ! Make sure you wear them !!
I just had my braces removed and I am so happy 💖
Earlyyy, I have to wear elastics at night only :)
@DrGregAsatrian
3 жыл бұрын
That’s great !
@karlkooks9514
3 жыл бұрын
same now that I know people have to constantly wear them I feel so gr8tful 🥺
@itsmeaminah
3 жыл бұрын
@@karlkooks9514 ayyyy, I got an ortho appointment in like two weeks and they might make me wear them for longer 😔
@isme7839
3 жыл бұрын
@@itsmeaminah wear elastic for a year 😔
@itsmeaminah
3 жыл бұрын
@@isme7839 awww mann, worth it tho
Thnak you for the effort of making these videos 💪
Yes do a midline video!!! Lol I’m currently in a class 3 pattern on the right for almost a year now.
BIG yes for the midline video 😊
I’m wearing a what my Orthodontist calls a “rainbow elastic.” Thanks for the videos with the animation! I learn so much from watching you :)
@oheyitskayyyyyy
2 жыл бұрын
Same! It's crazy
@Phnerd
2 жыл бұрын
Same!
After seeing other people rubberband pattern I’m thankful I only have to wear one on my left side
Just got two of my teeth extracted two days ago! Going to get braces put on March 9th as well!! So thankful for your videos because without them I'd be clueless haha :D
@Hi_there11828
Жыл бұрын
Hi do you have any updates I got my upper premolars removed and i want to know how it impacted your side profile and bite
i have an open bite and i got my braces four months ago. i haven't gotten my elastics yet and i was wondering what pattern i'll have to wear when i do get my elastics. thank you for this video!
Please do a video about the phases of braces. 😀
@jayway8427
3 жыл бұрын
what do you mean by that? the phase can be different for everyone
Love the animation!!
about midline will be helpful😊
Hey! Would you be able to do a video about hypodontia and orthodontic treatment? I have a couple of baby teeth with no adult teeth and missing teeth and I’m getting braces soon. I’d be really interested to learn more about it!! I love your videos, so informative!!
Thank you very much!!!!
Love the videos! I currently have a very tough posterior crossfire that’s bad! currently using the cross bands after my class 2 posterior bands definitely not fun! Keep up the videos ❤️ Talk more about cross bands?!
I will be getting my braces soon and these are verry helpful, thank you 😊
Please make a midline video! All your videos are very helpful as I'm currently in braces.
@DrGregAsatrian
3 жыл бұрын
Will do! I’m so happy to be of hep ! =]
I put my elastics on right before this video lol 😂
You are great!!
I wore class II elastics for at least 3 visits, yesterday they changed it to triangle, I had a small overbite so understand why class II, but I'm not sure why they made me wear triangle but since they are the experts I'm gonna continue wear them even if they hurt a lot!
Yess please do a midline I have a missing tooth on my bottom row that’s why my midline is not aligned :(
Please do a video on midline corrections! I am currently looking at getting braces to close the gaps where my second premolars were taken out due to overcrowding, but I am interested to hear what can be done about my midline shift.
I got my elastics 2 days ago & I kid you not my gap is almost closed completely already! I am shocked. Also, I'm paying for my braces out of pocket so no one has to remind me to put & KEEP my elastics on! I'm not wasting any money! I want my beautiful teeth asap!
Yes please on the Midline video. I have that problem just slightly...😅☺️
I would like to see midline video too
thank you very much
Great video! Thank you for making these series! I started wearing elastics from the beginning of my treatment. They are attached on the inside of my last molars and on the outside to my second molars, I am not sure if i explain correctly... can you tell what these will achieve 🤔☺️
with my first set of braces I had the canine to canine cross but I also had elastics that attached to metal buttons on the lingual of my top molars and attached to the buccal of my bottom molars. I think they were expanding my upper arch
Excellent presentation
U might as well be my Dr as u have told me more than my real one! Plus ur always available when I “click” on ur videos 😂 my real dr office never answer so again, I am watching another of ur video. U have had all the topic I’ve searching for !!! 🤘🏼
Please make a midline video!
Yes to the midline video :D
I remember having to do triangle elastics when I was a kid with my braces, and they gave me horrible headaches from the pulling. I don't miss those days, but at least I know now why I had to do it
I’m getting my braces off the 28th may, 2 days before my birthday😊I’ve had them on for 4 years and I’ve got the triangle elastics and anterior box ones in right now
Dr. Greg, I’ve been trying to find some answers to ease my nerves! Can you do a video of how long, or how the closure process looks with extractions/pontics?
@ashaleelevy5446
2 жыл бұрын
If I have a overbite do I need rubber bands Dr. Greg?
Thank you
I have had them for a whole day now yay
I wearing class 3 bear elastic, and twisted a few round before connecting the teeth
I'm getting braces next week and thanks to your videos I'm less scared
@itsmeaminah
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t be scared! Just make sure to have soft food for the first few weeks :)
@DrGregAsatrian
3 жыл бұрын
Ahh! I’m so glad ! Congrats in advanced. You gotta let us know how it goes !!
Thanks
Yes please for midline video!
Yesss, do a midline video
i’ve been binge watching all of your videos because i’m getting my braces on soon. these videos help me prepare for the journey and i appreciate them so much!! thank you 🤗
Tommorow i am getting my first premolars extracted and on the 9th of March i am getting braces! I am soooo exited! I was waiting for it for about half of a year.
@leiladalzell6463
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my 4 premolars removed couple of weeks ago to get my braces!! Been waiting 4 years I’m now 17 and can’t wait to be able to smile with confidence 😀
Very well explained u're a life savior😍 As an adult in my 30, I've been wearing my braces for over 6 years now and still not getting any result. I have a crowding in the lower teeth but it's not that severe, it's taking too long 😭😭 is it due to age? I'd love to see a video about time periods of braces treatement for adults ...
Can you please do more specifitc overjet and narrow pallet videos. My orthodontist appointment is coming in the end of the month and I am so scared to go. There is not enough information on the internet and would help a lot cases like mine. Thanks for the thorough information shares. :)
my ortho told me that i’ll be having my elastics on my next appointment since the midline of my teeth are not straight as is, and i also have overbites 😭 and since i have my molar extracted, there’s a big gap between my last teeth and the teeth after the molar that was extracted 😭 if possible, can you do a video about midline and overbites (like how my situation right now) it would give me more insights and knowledge about my journey. thank you so much! your videos are so informative. 😍😍😍
1 year of treatment; I now have class II triangle on each side (for 4 months now) + an anterior box since Friday 😅