Wow! That's so cool! Didn't know this! My orthodontist said that i will be getting powerchains soon, and elastics too. We all are learning so much from your videos!
I have got the same closing loops you showed in this video. My jaw and teeth are similar to the one in the video. Thanks it was very helpful Dr. and the explanations are very clear.
Would love to know how you would address a narrow lower jaw with severe crowding of 23 thru 26, and HUGE tori that almost touch in the middle in a 56 yr old braces patient. In particular, would you / can you use an expander?
Thank you Dr. Greg! I still have my open spaces from my extractions of teeth #5 & #12. I don't know what my ortho will use to close the gaps but this looks interesting. We'll see at my next appointment on 01/09/19.
Question, my orthodontist placed two closing loops in the upper arch wire. For the exact reason I do not know as I had no teeth extraction. However, I notice that my front teeth are not being pulled back. The orthodontist mentioned that the arch wire moved my front teeth already somewhat backwards, but pulling fully backwards will not be achievable. I’m doubting, but Ye....I’m not an orthodontist.
Love your videos. I am very frustrated with my ortho. He said there is nothing else he can do for my teeth because I am in the thickest damon wire. One tooth now sticks out after he fixed another on the other side. He never used elastics or ipr only wire exchanges. I am not happy and do not want my braces off until its fixed but he says he won't try anything else. I am 43 and paid a lot of money. What should I do?
Tanja Momo this is absolutely horrible service. An orthodontist should always try to give you a perfect smile especially since you’re paying around $6,000! I’m only 12 so I’m not exactly sure how these things work, but I would tell him you will either have a refund or a perfect smile. Of course it won’t be that easy, but I’m not sure what to do because LEAPING LIZARDS that is a tight spot. That is not good and I am very sorry that is happening to you. ☹️
Tanja Momo definitely as you have done, go and see someone else for a second, even third opinion. I did this as my orthodontist said he wanted to take my braces off but I wasn't happy with the result as the teeth didn't look straight at all. So taking action, I went to see a well respected orthodontist in London for his opinion and he looked at it and said all my teeth were in the wrong position so I switched to him and he had to correct the mistakes. Should have sued the previous orthodontist but I didn't. Never settle for second best when you are paying. If something doesn't feel right, seek out another opinion and always see the before and after photos of the orthodontists work.
Wow this channel helps a lot i have had a powerchain I just got coil springs and I am maybe getting tads and you have videos on all of the and that is so helpful and I am less nervous about my braces 😉 Keep up the good work
Hey Dr Greg! Once your spaces are closed do you get the loops removed or do you need to keep them on for the rest of your treatment? And after the loops what is used to help the spaces closed?
Dr. please, can you show us a demonstrating vedio regarding the sequences of arch wires used in different stages of orthodontic treatment.. God bless you.
hi Doc.. Doc my question is my two canine tooth in upper front teeth is to wide then I have partial dentures in upper front teeth is 5 because when I still have those tooths in upper is big and has space each one of them so when those teeth is retract the partial dentures that they replaced is 5 now I decide to have braces so that the canine will be position in the right place because it's also overjet and then now what happened is far from what I expected
Is there a particular reason why the doctor would use power chain over 6 of my front bottom tooth instead of continuous? I had 4 extractions at d start. The ones behind my canines
tnks DR. Greg! its so helpful was wondering a lot what it was while my orthodontist mentioned it tnkssssssssss a lot! bt i bet its gonna be painful hope i can bear it!
Hey really like your videos! They're really useful. Was wondering if you could do a video explaining and discussing alignment trainers for teeth and if you should or shouldn't use them and if they move teeth or not 😊
hello fellow doctor I'm new to orthodontics and as I want to have more knowledge about the basic loops your video popped up n my search and I find it exellent, I was wondering however about the names of the loops you used here in this video
Currently have the t loop. I feel like I'm dying slowly and deactivating the wire and painkillers don't work. Been eating yogurt and even that is killing me
I have the spring part on either side of my bottom teeth, where I'm missing my 1st molars, but I don't have the little loop. At checkups my ortho curls the spring up tighter (from what I can tell). He says the two sides serve as anchorage points to each other. It obviously works, as the gap on my right side is pretty much completely closed and the one on the left side is also significantly smaller, but I still don't quite get the logic behind how it works. What you just explained with the little closing loop makes perfect sense, but how does this work without the loop?
Hi Dr, I only have the circular loops in my wire without the coil, didn't have any extractions either. what is the purpose of just having those circular loops in my wire?
Hello Dr. Asatrian, may i know,sir, what was the Archwire used? I really need to do this technique on my some of my patients. i know there are other ways to use in closing spaces but i want to be able to use loops/wire bendings on my cases if needed. Thanks!
I am new to closing loops. My ortho had tried with a lot of power chains initially, and switched to loops. We are waiting for this tiny space to close. Could I need them more than one visit?
Dr. I have a hard time doing 018 SS stopped wires🙈,I can do the loops I just cant get the loop on one side to be mesial to the 6, the loop will move to like the distal of the 5! Any advise?
another great video! can you please do maybe like a part 2 to your video on bends in the wire? the orthodontists I work with do these a lot and I still can’t seem to fully grasp the concept. 😭
Do the loops only pull the front teeth back or the back teeth forward also? The Gap in my teeth is quite big and I‘m worried that my teeth will move so far back, that my face appears sunken in and the space in my mouth will become to small for my tongue to lie comfortably
What is your opinion on baby teeth. If there isn't a tooth under it, are there cases were yes, they should be removed and cases where they can stay? How is that determined? Or is it clinical need or preference, or depends!?
It really is on a case by case basis. The roots of the baby teeth, the prognosis of the tooth, the age of the pt, etc. I would recommend you see a local orthodontist for a consultation so that they can evaluate the best treatment plan for you!
Hi Doc, how about if there's a Fix Bridge? i got my braces on, but i have fix bridge in molar part. as per my dentist, i have to have 2 teeth extracted as i have overbite. Will my fixbridge be affected?
i just got an open coil spring put in behind my high canine teeth between the two next to it on both sides. one spring is straight between the two teeth the orthodontist put it between, while the other in curved outwords, but is still connected to the two teeth the orthodontist placed it between. Is the spring that is curved working or should i go to my ortho and have it checked out?
Hello! I just had a quick question. I’ll be getting braces in a few days and my orthodontist said he can close up my whole. I don’t have my wisdom teeth anymore and I got one of the teeth in from of my first molar removed. I think it’s tooth 19 do you know by chance how it would be closed? I’m scared that it’ll be very painful
Hello! It's Jorja again and I'm getting top braces in two days. I'm very scared lol. If you can get back to me soon, what colors don't make your there look nasty, and don't stain the bands? Thank you!
Haha Hi Jorja! Don't be scared, you're going to do great! I usually recommend solid colors so that the stain doesnt show.. My personal favorite used to be black because it made my teeth look white! I sometimes miss comments on here so make sure to post on myortholife.com so that I dont miss it & others can chime in too!
Hi I was hopeing u could help me. I have my front teeth impacted and they told me it’s better to leave it up there since I’m 31 and haven’t had problems. That and cause it’s close to my nose and turned all the way around. Also had a baby teeth that they took out on top too. My question is I have to have an implant is it better to put the implant were. They took my baby teeth or can I put it were my front teeth should be. Can I do that with my front tooth impacted? And I’m getting braces.
I love you vids! I recently got braces at 32! And I had two extractions. Thank you for showing how it works to close! How long does it usually take for the extracted area to close?
That's great! Usually it takes several months depending on your crowding, the orthodontists mechanics and your particular body (the most important factor!) so it is very difficult to estimate!
Usually your orthodontist will have a specific type of retainer designed to retain your bite in a way personalized to you but if you have a specific type you are wanting, you can open a discussion with him/her and see if it is something that can work for you
Can you explain teeth settling, I recently had my braces removed but I have a posterior open bite. My ortho said this should settle over time but I don't understand how teeth know they're not touching and move to touch. Thanks
I just got my braces tightened and I got closing loops on the bottom but there aren’t any spaces that are there to be closed. Does this mean I’m getting extractions soon
I have only cross bite on one side I use the quad helix and it was like hell !!i removed and I have used the cross bite elastic but I feel that it is not working!
Now I understand why this was single-handedly the most painful part of braces man when they used to activate the loops it hurt sooo bad
Yikes =X Sorry it was painful !
Do a giveaway... free braces please
San Diego Dentistry lol yesssss
Go to England nhs does that
Lmao they cost so much these days 😣
Haha I would if I could but so many people are from around the world. I'll treat them for free && you giveaway the flights??!
Top post.
Yey!!! The Doc uploudedddd!! Also never heard of these good to know!!!
Haha aww thank you so much!! =] Always excited to post new videos for you guys!
Wow! That's so cool! Didn't know this! My orthodontist said that i will be getting powerchains soon, and elastics too. We all are learning so much from your videos!
Ah I'm so glad =] That's awesome!
now patient will say to orthodontist how to treat him... 🤔😂😂😂
I just had this closing loop today. I’m glad I saw this video. Mine is diff kind of loop though.
How awesome. They're pretty neat, huh?
Could you make a video about tongue cribs and what they're supposed to do?
Definitely planning on this soon!
Hi Dr. please explain the purpose/ use of a Nance Button
Definitely I'll do a video on that soon!
Thank you🙂
Dr.Greg make a video of types of crossbites with types of Braces for them!
I have got the same closing loops you showed in this video. My jaw and teeth are similar to the one in the video. Thanks it was very helpful Dr. and the explanations are very clear.
Hello dr. Greg. Thank you for creating this channel. This is very very helpful to me.
Always waiting for new video! Really helpful! 👏👏👏
Thank you so much!! I love posting new stuff for you all!
Real talk, this is more ortho than you learn in dental school.
I just got my closing loops! Thank you for your helpful tips
can you please make a video about the rubber bands they give you?
Yea, he already has one.
ruclips.net/video/jp7nM94HSkc/видео.html
Thanks Katt & Leon!
Love your channel good to know what to expect when you get braces
Thank you so much =]
I have more of a bend in them than loops and i got it done yesterday and its soooo painful right now
This is so informative! Thanks Dr. Greg!
Would love to know how you would address a narrow lower jaw with severe crowding of 23 thru 26, and HUGE tori that almost touch in the middle in a 56 yr old braces patient. In particular, would you / can you use an expander?
Very nice explaination.....pls make video about other loops as well....like tear drop ...key hole loop
Thanks
Thank you! They are all very similar in principle !
Thank you Dr. Greg! I still have my open spaces from my extractions of teeth #5 & #12.
I don't know what my ortho will use to close the gaps but this looks interesting.
We'll see at my next appointment on 01/09/19.
You've got to keep us posted on either here or myortholife.com or both!! Excited to hear =]
@@DrGregAsatrian Absolutely! I'm going to plug into the forum as well as drop comments here! Gotta keep you updated! Thanks again.
Of course!
My next appointment is 01/03/19 👌
@@DrGregAsatrian Can you please do a video on Bionators for a deep bite?
Question, my orthodontist placed two closing loops in the upper arch wire. For the exact reason I do not know as I had no teeth extraction. However, I notice that my front teeth are not being pulled back. The orthodontist mentioned that the arch wire moved my front teeth already somewhat backwards, but pulling fully backwards will not be achievable. I’m doubting, but Ye....I’m not an orthodontist.
Love your videos. I am very frustrated with my ortho. He said there is nothing else he can do for my teeth because I am in the thickest damon wire. One tooth now sticks out after he fixed another on the other side. He never used elastics or ipr only wire exchanges. I am not happy and do not want my braces off until its fixed but he says he won't try anything else. I am 43 and paid a lot of money. What should I do?
Tanja Momo this is absolutely horrible service. An orthodontist should always try to give you a perfect smile especially since you’re paying around $6,000! I’m only 12 so I’m not exactly sure how these things work, but I would tell him you will either have a refund or a perfect smile. Of course it won’t be that easy, but I’m not sure what to do because LEAPING LIZARDS that is a tight spot. That is not good and I am very sorry that is happening to you. ☹️
@@paytonjacobellis8043 thank you. I switched to another orthodontist in the same group and they are amazing.
Tanja Momo that’s great! 😁
@@paytonjacobellis8043 😊
Tanja Momo definitely as you have done, go and see someone else for a second, even third opinion. I did this as my orthodontist said he wanted to take my braces off but I wasn't happy with the result as the teeth didn't look straight at all. So taking action, I went to see a well respected orthodontist in London for his opinion and he looked at it and said all my teeth were in the wrong position so I switched to him and he had to correct the mistakes. Should have sued the previous orthodontist but I didn't. Never settle for second best when you are paying. If something doesn't feel right, seek out another opinion and always see the before and after photos of the orthodontists work.
Wow this channel helps a lot i have had a powerchain I just got coil springs and I am maybe getting tads and you have videos on all of the and that is so helpful and I am less nervous about my braces 😉
Keep up the good work
That's so great!! Glad to be able to help you out =] Ill definitely try and keep them coming!
I have a closing loop now. I feel like they are trying to reposition my cheekbones! My face hurts so bad! This is insane!!!
What is your teeth condition now?
Hey Dr Greg! Once your spaces are closed do you get the loops removed or do you need to keep them on for the rest of your treatment? And after the loops what is used to help the spaces closed?
Dr. please, can you show us a demonstrating vedio regarding the sequences of arch wires used in different stages of orthodontic treatment.. God bless you.
You got skills Doc!
Thank you so much!
hi Doc.. Doc my question is my two canine tooth in upper front teeth is to wide then I have partial dentures in upper front teeth is 5 because when I still have those tooths in upper is big and has space each one of them so when those teeth is retract the partial dentures that they replaced is 5 now I decide to have braces so that the canine will be position in the right place because it's also overjet and then now what happened is far from what I expected
Implant and braces one missing tooth mandibular first molar right
I currently have two loops and two power chains.
Hi Dr
If we don't want to love anchorage in using this types of loops what precaution we can take?
Nice chain 👍
Haha thank you!
Is there a particular reason why the doctor would use power chain over 6 of my front bottom tooth instead of continuous? I had 4 extractions at d start. The ones behind my canines
do a video about the carriere appliance
Definitely plan to =] Hang tight!
Hi dr. ...how we activate or tighten the wire in fix appliance through buccal tube ??
tnks DR. Greg! its so helpful was wondering a lot what it was while my orthodontist mentioned it tnkssssssssss a lot! bt i bet its gonna be painful hope i can bear it!
Love the Armenian flag on ur tools 🇦🇲
Got to represent!
Great video, Just wondering how long does it usually takes for the loops to be close? thank yo ahead
Nice video as always. Dr. Greg! If possible, could you make a video about midlines and how it is going to be treated if it is not aligned?
Sure! I'd love to make a video about that =]
Hey really like your videos! They're really useful. Was wondering if you could do a video explaining and discussing alignment trainers for teeth and if you should or shouldn't use them and if they move teeth or not 😊
Thanks so much! I dont have much experience with alignment trainers but I will look into it!
@@DrGregAsatrian thank you so much Would really appreciate it 😊
hello fellow doctor I'm new to orthodontics and as I want to have more knowledge about the basic loops your video popped up n my search and I find it exellent,
I was wondering however about the names of the loops you used here in this video
I have gotten these small balls that are on my upper molars but I don't know what these are for, do you think you can make a video on them? :)
I have a small yellow ball as well on my lower left incisor....I need to know too.
@@denisegordon5144 yeah same but mine are blue. XD
I think those might be the bite turbos: ruclips.net/video/Qj50ayzwCts/видео.html
@@JohnnyFreedom89 not that not, I watched the video. This is like a miniature bead.
Then I don't know... Dr. Greg? Could you shed some light on this?
I have closing loops right now ☺
fun! Does your looks like the one I made in the video?
I have never heard of those! Good info
Hi Dr. Greg love your video😊 can you do a video showing & recommend the best mouthwash people who have braces. Thank you
Absolutely! That's a great idea =] Stay tuned!
Currently have the t loop. I feel like I'm dying slowly and deactivating the wire and painkillers don't work. Been eating yogurt and even that is killing me
I have the spring part on either side of my bottom teeth, where I'm missing my 1st molars, but I don't have the little loop. At checkups my ortho curls the spring up tighter (from what I can tell). He says the two sides serve as anchorage points to each other. It obviously works, as the gap on my right side is pretty much completely closed and the one on the left side is also significantly smaller, but I still don't quite get the logic behind how it works. What you just explained with the little closing loop makes perfect sense, but how does this work without the loop?
Hi Dr, I only have the circular loops in my wire without the coil, didn't have any extractions either. what is the purpose of just having those circular loops in my wire?
Hello Dr. Asatrian, may i know,sir, what was the Archwire used? I really need to do this technique on my some of my patients. i know there are other ways to use in closing spaces but i want to be able to use loops/wire bendings on my cases if needed. Thanks!
I am new to closing loops. My ortho had tried with a lot of power chains initially, and switched to loops. We are waiting for this tiny space to close. Could I need them more than one visit?
doc do you have separate video for wire bending only for closing loops? whats size of wire you advise in retracting anterior teeth
These are more so for patient education but I may start a doctor specific channel/playlist eventually!
Dr. I have a hard time doing 018 SS stopped wires🙈,I can do the loops I just cant get the loop on one side to be mesial to the 6, the loop will move to like the distal of the 5! Any advise?
another great video! can you please do maybe like a part 2 to your video on bends in the wire? the orthodontists I work with do these a lot and I still can’t seem to fully grasp the concept. 😭
Sure! I can definitely do that - are you talking about the detailing bends video?
Braces Explained yes!
Do the loops only pull the front teeth back or the back teeth forward also? The Gap in my teeth is quite big and I‘m worried that my teeth will move so far back, that my face appears sunken in and the space in my mouth will become to small for my tongue to lie comfortably
Thanks a lot for sharing
What is your opinion on baby teeth. If there isn't a tooth under it, are there cases were yes, they should be removed and cases where they can stay? How is that determined? Or is it clinical need or preference, or depends!?
It really is on a case by case basis. The roots of the baby teeth, the prognosis of the tooth, the age of the pt, etc. I would recommend you see a local orthodontist for a consultation so that they can evaluate the best treatment plan for you!
Hi Doc, how about if there's a Fix Bridge?
i got my braces on, but i have fix bridge in molar part.
as per my dentist, i have to have 2 teeth extracted as i have overbite.
Will my fixbridge be affected?
How long would it take before the loop close using this appliance?
i just got an open coil spring put in behind my high canine teeth between the two next to it on both sides. one spring is straight between the two teeth the orthodontist put it between, while the other in curved outwords, but is still connected to the two teeth the orthodontist placed it between. Is the spring that is curved working or should i go to my ortho and have it checked out?
Do you keep the closing loops for at least 4-8weeks the same?
Hello! I just had a quick question. I’ll be getting braces in a few days and my orthodontist said he can close up my whole. I don’t have my wisdom teeth anymore and I got one of the teeth in from of my first molar removed. I think it’s tooth 19 do you know by chance how it would be closed? I’m scared that it’ll be very painful
During the process of getting the closing wire will it hurt when my orthodontist put it on
Doc,I want to know how anterior torque is done
Can i intern under Dr. Asatrian? Even just for a year. I really want to improve my skills in orthodontics. 😩
Hello! It's Jorja again and I'm getting top braces in two days. I'm very scared lol. If you can get back to me soon, what colors don't make your there look nasty, and don't stain the bands? Thank you!
Haha Hi Jorja! Don't be scared, you're going to do great! I usually recommend solid colors so that the stain doesnt show.. My personal favorite used to be black because it made my teeth look white! I sometimes miss comments on here so make sure to post on myortholife.com so that I dont miss it & others can chime in too!
Doc, one of my brackets tend to loose always after the day it got fixed due to night grind. What should I do?
did you get it fixed
Is it possible to do it if im missing my left molars? My orthodontist never mentions anything about it yet
Hi I was hopeing u could help me. I have my front teeth impacted and they told me it’s better to leave it up there since I’m 31 and haven’t had problems. That and cause it’s close to my nose and turned all the way around. Also had a baby teeth that they took out on top too. My question is I have to have an implant is it better to put the implant were. They took my baby teeth or can I put it were my front teeth should be. Can I do that with my front tooth impacted? And I’m getting braces.
Can you please do a video of when you know when your getting your braces off?
hi i have a question, what archwire are you using? steel 16X22
bruh i got them today, most pain I've been in since the start of treatment omg
Yay!
New video 😊
:D !
I have a question Dr. Greg
I have a Teeth that facing wrong direction can you fix it?
(sorry for wrong grammar)
Can you make a video on getting a Frenectomy? I am getting one soon an don't know what to expect.
Sure! Might need a little help from a colleague on this one so hang tight =]
*Do about t loop PLEASE*
Very similar concept to the loops shown in thsi video!
This is exactly what I have! I got the closing loops in November.
And what happens after that
I mean after loop when it's done ( is there still something left to do)
Hi doc., If Im missing 2nd pre molar and 1st molar on my lower right, is there any chance it can be closed through braces with this or with TAD?
How long does it take to close a gap with this treatment?
I love you vids! I recently got braces at 32! And I had two extractions. Thank you for showing how it works to close! How long does it usually take for the extracted area to close?
That's great! Usually it takes several months depending on your crowding, the orthodontists mechanics and your particular body (the most important factor!) so it is very difficult to estimate!
What's the Dimension of the wire used for closing loops? Round SS?
Depends on slot size. Rectangular
Useful explanation! Thank you!😍👌🏻
Of course! SO glad to be able to help you out =]
How long does it take to close those gaps?
That looks like its gonna hurt HAHAAH I had 4 teeth extracted, so thanks for the wonderful education and (heads up) of what I might get Hahaha!
Of course! Always happy to help you guys out!
How long does it take for a gap to close down ?
Another great video. Once braces get taken off can you pick which type of retainer you want, or is it up to your orthodontist?
Usually your orthodontist will have a specific type of retainer designed to retain your bite in a way personalized to you but if you have a specific type you are wanting, you can open a discussion with him/her and see if it is something that can work for you
@@DrGregAsatrian do you have to wear a retainer after you get your braces or does it depend ?
How do you fix a deep bite? I have one so I’m just curious about how they’ll fix it when I get my braces 😁
josieprince 36 bite plate or bite turbos i believe
How about T-loop ?? How does it move ??
When in ortho treatment should we expect to get elastics (if needed)
Some orthodontists begin with them on day 1 while others start a bit later - it all depends on your needs!
I've had extraction and my orthodontist said he's gonna start closing gaps in January, let's see what procedure he follows
How much time it had take to close your extracted gaps?
Can you explain teeth settling, I recently had my braces removed but I have a posterior open bite. My ortho said this should settle over time but I don't understand how teeth know they're not touching and move to touch. Thanks
Sure ! I will try and do a video about this oon =]
@@DrGregAsatrian thanks !
Hoe long will it take to close one tooth gap?
I just got closing loops today & was curious how they work. Thank you so much for your great explanations
I had got teeth removed also. Will I eventually get the closing loop too ?
It depends if your orthodontist uses closing loops for space closure!
Never heard of these.
And now you know !
Got them yesterday, this is so painful and I currently have a headache 😭
Me too
Are u good now
my Orto is using powerchains to close the cab where there are missing teeth
I just got my braces tightened and I got closing loops on the bottom but there aren’t any spaces that are there to be closed. Does this mean I’m getting extractions soon
It may not be a closing loop - unsure to tell what is going on!
Can u talk about solutiona for adult cross bite
?
I have only cross bite on one side I use the quad helix and it was like hell !!i removed and I have used the cross bite elastic but I feel that it is not working!
Closing loop on which size wire
Could you explain why my orthodontist is making me get a frenectomy please
Im trying to make a video about frenectomies - trying to bring on a surgeon to help explain it with me =] hang tight on that!
Braces Explained thank you so much!