Srsly no other dentist has ever been this explicit, helpful and clear about how braces really work, I might be stupid for hyping over something everybody already understood but it's really an eye opening discovery I've been trying to understand since I got my braces on 1 and a half months ago! THANK YOU SO MUCH! 💕

I could feel all of this. It's been 18 years since I got my braces put on.

I'm on my thrid day with my new braces put on, just experiencing new pain inside 😂

The whole process of putting on the wires awakened something in me and I could FEEL every part like it happened yesterday even though I stopped wearing braces 5 years ago 😂 super cool video!

I have an overbite and severely crowded teeth on my lower jaw. Got 4 teeth extracted to begin with my braces journey. I'm 30 and I'm finally getting braces. I have been contemplating them since I was 18. But since my case needed 4 extractions, I couldn't gather the courage to go through with it and ended up procrastinating for over a decade. Now that I'm through the hard part, I'm already looking forward to the results. That's the only thing that keeps me going! I'd love to share my experience with people on the same journey :)

I've had my braces off for over a decade now and this video brought back every single sensation - and I still knew the names. I remember my favorite bit was choosing the colors. My Orthodontist's office had so many options. This was awesome to watch. Thank you!

Taking my braces off this January. I’m happy with the results :)) For those who struggle with pain after installing braces: it’s worth it! The pain won’t be so severe in a couple of months and you’ll get used to braces 💕 Be patient and it will pay off ✌🏼

As someone who has an overbite and needs braces. I never really gave it too much thought on how they work. I had them for maybe 3 years to 3 years and 6 months. This has been really interesting to see how they work and is well explained. If any one is getting braces, it is safe to say is when they first put them on there won’t be much of a difference from what you can feel, until the next day you will have pain depending (as for me it was my lower jaw and teeth) this is usually from the difference of your teeth being moved around since it’s not what your supposed too. After a week or more there might be some lingering pain but you should be alright. If they change the wires this will cause slight pain just because the old wires loosen and the new wire will be less soft. Also the pain won’t be as annoying as the first time you get them and a little last note is don’t try to eat hard foods such as apples and cut them up into smaller chunks. 👍😊

Im 23 yrs old and started my braces journey in october. I didnt had the chance to get them when I was younger but I worked hard to be able to fix my teeth. So excited to see the results. Thank you for this video. Very helpful.

Just got my braces removed and now wearing retainer. This is a great demonstration on how teeth moves when wearing braces. Perfectly explained. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Worn braces for 3 years and one month. Best decision I made for my teeth. Your confidence really enhances when your teeth are aligned. Now I can smile without worrying what it would look like. Great video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I had awful teeth when I was a kid, huge gaps, some teeth an inch higher than others...etc. I _hated_ that I was forced by my parents to get braces, but now that I'm an adult, I'm so grateful that they did it. I wore them all through high school. I had the drool inducing head gear, the rubber bands shooting out, the wax that I'd spit on people accidentally. I went through it all. It was worth it, though. I have beautiful, straight teeth now. 😁

I don't have braces, but I have always been intrigued in how they actuality change the shape, you answered a question that has been in my head since childhood! Thanks! Great video! 👍🏽

I’m 30 and I Just got my braces on 3 days ago and the only thing getting me through it is I know it’ll be worth it. But I have to admit the first 48 hours I was regretting it. Pain has subsided, still tender when eating but it’s all gonna be worth it. And Doc, awesome video👍

I had an expander first, then braces on my top teeth (my bottom teeth were okay). It cost my parents a fortune that we didn't have but I can't tell you how much my self esteem increased after I got them off and my teeth were so beautiful. Thank you so much for what you do, I smile so much more now!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this video!!!!! I'm 47 and just got braces for the first time. I've been looking for a really good visual explanation of how the wires and brackets actually move everything into position, this is by far the best I've found. Explains everything perfectly and the model in the hot water is wonderful for visual learners. This was exactly what I've been looking for. Brilliant :)

This was so interesting. I had braces years ago and my daughter just got them put on a little over a month ago. I've never heard them explained like this. I think it's so helpful to understand what's happening.

i realised the bracket placement was important when my orthodontist told me he’d be repositioning one of my brackets. i love learning about these! i have kind of a special case with my braces and i love that they’re there to help

I like the fact that you answered almost everyone who asked you a question. Love this video btw. 💗

My braces process didn't hurt for me until it got to the part where they started closing the two gaps that I had to bring my fangs in. That was the only time I was ever in pain. For tightenings and everything else, I was a teeny bit sore but it honestly might have been because I had enough space for all my teeth. My wisdom teeth extraction was 100x more painful and I have phantom pain still 8 years later

By far the best ortho explanation I’ve ever seen.

The absolute BEST time lapse I have seen! Im on week 3 with my new braces!

This unlocked very painful memories. Actually seeing this, made me feel better about how much pain I had been in. Thank you.

It's amazing how much braces do for your teeth! I've had my braces on for 6 months now I've had to get my wisdom teeth removed and 4 other teeth out before I got my braces. I have to admit there is pain but I find that it's worth it because my confidence is getting so much better. I used to never really smile in pictures, I thought my teeth were so bad and ugly but now I can't stop smiling.

Both my sons had/still have braces, I had them too. They are awesome and the result is amazing. I already knew how they work, but seeing it in a timelapse was something else. Thank you for taking the time to show it to us!

This was amazing!!! I got my braces again today (for the second time bc i didn't wear my retainers when i was a teen) and it feels comforting to understand the pain i'm feeling

I absolutely do not miss the week long ache i felt after getting new bands on every time. But this is super detailed and informative, nobody ever explained to me how they worked as succinctly

like 1 year, close to 2 years into braces treatment because I have a overbite and two of my teeth's roots was about to collide with eachother or something. Now, the two teeth are perfectly fine and my overbite is coming clean. Just need to get my elastics game going. It's nice to see a video as to how braces work so I know how my teeth are moving around.

This was so helpful! I just got my braces yesterday and im already sore which I know is expected this early and this was so great to help explain in such detail what's going on

I had braces in my 30’s to help with TMJ problems. I think everyone who is going to get braces should see your video to see tooth straightening at work! It is an amazing science- although for adults, it can be more painful! Thank you!

Man when I was 17 I had been wearing braces for so long I almost couldn’t remember a time without them. One day my mom took me to the dentist like usual and that’s when they revealed that I no longer needed to wear them. I remember the feeling of no longer having the tension on my teeth anymore was incredible.

This is a really cool video on how teeth move with braces. I’ve had my top braces since December and my bottom ones since February. It was painful at first of course, but I’m starting to get used to them (at least for the bottom braces)

This was really helpful, thank you! I just got my braces at 24 due to two impacted (?) canines. We have a family history with delayed tooth growth. (I was 8 when I lost my first baby tooth, still waiting for the last two canines to erupt. Same happened to my siblings, my father and his mother.) Judging by the x-rays my dentist told me that those two still have a chance to erupt on their own, once we make space for them, because the periosteum isn't fully solidified, or something like that. (I know it should be by 13 or so, but again, family history. ) Anyways, it's really cool to see my teeth change week by week. I'm starting week 3 today, and I just noticed that one of my already erupted canines is a lot longer than it used to be. I didn't even know it wasn't fully out before! I'm generally just really excited about the whole process.

Thanks for the explanation, doc. Very informative! Keep up the good work.

You explained everything so well. You seem like a fun doctor, I wish you were my orthodontist!

Jeeeeez baron, you literally took the time to film all of this, bro hope you literally get a mill subs. Earned yourself a sub for that fam damn

Explaination on point, u deserve more followers❤️

been like 6 or so years without braces, but in this video i can feel the pokey wire, the colour bands, and the tightening very vividly😅 even the cutting of the pokey wire haha fun times...

Remember getting them first time. I was in unbearable amounts of pain for the whole week, tender for the second and third. Still suffering the rest of the month. It never really ended until the third band replacement 😄

This was pretty cool to see. Had like 3 years of braces at around 10 years old and hated it, also got a few teeth pulled. Now very thankful because the teeth fit well in the mouth and look rather nice as a bonus. The downside is that occasionally when very stressed out, I see nightmares or dreams where I still have braces (especially the behind the neck ones that look so embarrassing) in public and feel the pull constantly.

Really appreciate this clear demonstration and explanation! Been mystified forever by braces and felt like I might be too old to get them now, but the comments are reassuring!

This is just super amazing!!!! Wow! It's like magic! I mean my mind is blown away! Plus it just also almost looks genius to me how brackets are placed in relation to the direction the orthodontist wants the tooth to move... Sometimes I think the tooth will move the opposite direction but it turns out just the way the orthodontist wanted it... Very eye opening! I'm amused to say the least! ☺️

Thanks doc! I've just tuned out whenever Ortho has ever been brought up. If it wasn't simple for me to just bend a little wire and pour acrylic, i just refer the case. You made this really easy for me to understand. Thanks.

I love this kind of stuff Im so excited to start dentistry school and am so excited in helping people feel confident about their smile

The effort of this video were made *round of applause*

Boing! Boing!!! I love how animated you are. I’ve been searching and viewing a lot of videos but none has clearly explained this in non-medical and a very visual/imaginable way for non-medical viewers. I am a fan!

Woow thanks! I was born with a cleft lip and been wearing my braces for my whole life. After a jaw and nose surgery, my whole face has completely changed! Its been a long journey and now im at the last stage with my retainer.

3 months into my braces journey and I finally sat down to see how exactly they work. Thank you for a detailed video! Everything was perfectly explained.

Phenomenal video. Side note, I've had my braces on for over a year now, and they don't hurt anymore. I'm getting regular adjustments, is this normal?

HANDS DOWN THE BEST TUTORIAL OF HOW THEY MOVE IN REAL TIME. THANKS

i admire how these models were made.. very helpful visually to students

Very well done. You're an effective teacher.

My son doesn't know that his appointment in a few hours is for the removal of his!!! 12:55am now appointment at 8am 😁 I'm so happy FOR him.

Very satisfying i love watching time lapse of ortho braces 😬

Wow this was awesome and to see the teeth actually move. We need a part 2 to show you straighten everything!

I've been binging these dental procedure videos and it made me realize that orthodontics are almost magic. It's amazing how people discovered how to do stuff like this.

Beautifully explained. Just wondering, my ortho said something about a repo, does that mean repositioning of the brackets?

I‘ve been looking for a video that explains how braces actually work and this is the first one that does just that!! thank you

Takes a lot of courage to take this move especially in my society.. But I didn't it anyway.. It's been a month and I'm hoping to see the results soon... Thanks for sharing this in detail!!

Hey doc! Very informative and clear video demonstration. I was wondering what is the main difference of a typodont simulator that is made out of wax or polycaprolactone. Which of these 2 are a closer simulation to real gums and which of these are easier to work with?

Funny how I discovered this video weeks before I’m getting mine off. Very informative and makes a lot of sense!

Your enthusiasm is contagious

wow! this was incredible to watch! Awesome explanation!

The fact that I could still feel and hear everything shown in the video despite having my braces off for 4 years has seriously awoken repressed memories LOL

this was cool! I had braces for 9 months, which is super short but my teeth weren't bad. I was very self-conscious of my two front teeth as they overlapped. Don't regret getting them at all. There were a pain in the beginning as I had to get one of the squares on the back molar moved closer to the gum due to the shape of the tooth (it doesn't have a smooth side, more like a steep slant) and it was in the way of my natural bite (actually ended up causing the square to come off the tooth due to the bite). I also have hypoplasia of the teeth and nails so my teeth are much weaker than normal teeth, so probably also made them easier to manipulate?

I got braces - gosh, seven years ago now? Absolutely amazing. The orthodontists were concerned that they might have to go in and surgically bring up a tooth that had never had space to come in, but once the braces moved my other teeth out of the way it was able to come in on it’s own. Hooray! I’m getting Invisalign now to correct some mild crowding and rotation in the front that’s developed since I finished braces (and because I really want a retainer to keep my teeth this way. If I’m going to get a retainer, I might as well fix up the place before I do, no?)

Thank you so much for this video. I just got braces at 30 years old(after years and years of wanting them to address my biggest insecurity) and I've been kinda unsure if my teeth could still be fixed. Your video gave me hope. Have a great day!

Looks quick and simple but is actually painful. I'm glad I'm getting mine removed next week after almost 2 years of wearing one. I also hope the retainers will do just fine. 😆

Amazing video ! Finally completely understood how braces actually move the teeth... I'm about to get mine next month.. it's gonna be a classic type like in this video. But my dentist kept recommending the pitts21 braces, he said it significantly takes less time and can put both the upper and lower braces since day one, unlike the classic type where I'll need to wait 5-6 months for the lower braces.. but it's also more expensive, is it worth it or should I just use the classic model?

Amazing visual! Thanks for the demonstration.

Just what I was looking for, best video everyone with braces needs to watch

I'm 33 years old and getting mine tomorrow. I'm a little bit excited and a lot more anxious and afraid. I know it will do good I just worry about the next 2 years of pain and suffering. Hope everything will go smoothly tomorrow. Wish me luck 😂 Loved the video and the explanations. It gave me a little bit of easement to see what is coming ❤️

Omg that is super helpful 👌👌

I loved this. Extremely informative.

Wow, impressive!!! I was always curious how the braces and Invisalign work. I wonder if you have any video to show how Invisalign work. Thanks so much for the video Dr. Hall.

Wow! That’s really insightful! Though, does make me wonder even more as to why they cost anywhere from $7,000 to $10,000 in Aus. It just seems like a lot of money for some metal & rubber bands & even the labour. I can’t wrap my head around that.

I'm on my 3rd month with my braces and I already see changes. I love it

Great explanations, very informative.

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL, THANK YOU!!!

One month with braces i see ting gaps on the bottom they weren’t too crooked so i think they’re straightening way faster top was a little crowded and one really crooked front tooth waiting for my top teeth to straighten out will update this hopefully every six months and let you guys knows when i start seeing results for anyone wondering how long it takes hope i can help

Fun Fact: Braces can only move teeth if the bones are alive. A dead cranium basically becomes permanently solid.

Awesome explanation. So informative. Thanks for sharing. Cool video.

I have to say, medicine has really come a long way. Kudos humanity and thank you doctor for being so passionate and helpful in your work. I'm humbled.

Just got braces and it hurts like hell when i eat

Great video! Is it common for orthodontic assistants to place brackets? I was a bit surprised my orthodontist didn't do it himself! 😟

I always want to know why and how the wires can move the teeth. This video answered all my questions with great experiment model and info. Thank you!!

Had braces several years ago. Always wondered how the wire was applied and how they worked. Great video.

This is a pretty cool video! I literally have never thought about roots having to move like that. I had braces for 4 years and it was definitely torture, but braces were 100% worth it to get straight teeth. Six years later I still wear my retainers at night because I don’t want to chance getting needing braces again. And a question. I just finished a dental assisting program in my state and I’ve been thinking about maybe working at an orthodontist instead of a dentist. I know each state has different requirements, but in general do orthodontic assistants need different/special training than dental assistants? I really loved learning how to take impressions and make retainers. I’m also legally allowed to radiate people. 😆

Just got my braces today, it’s really hard to eat and everything feels weird/sore but I’m gonna stick through with it🤞🏽

My man this is just the best video about braces ever, explanation with models, it's f awesome

As I embark on my 8th year of braces and much trauma, you have explained things in a way that helps me rest easy about my decision to get braces (after poor results with Invisalign). Thank you so much for this helpful content!

I've always been curious how braces work. I chose the car over straight teeth as a teen. Now at 41 I still look like SpongeBob and am finally getting braces this month. Our 12 year old son just got his so I opted to go through this with him. It will be memorable!!

Very interesting I just got mines put on😁

Cool demonstration!

Wow, this was REALLY helpful! Thank your!

Thank you for sharing the knowledge! I just have a few doubts: Do you think patients with overbite but straight teeth mostly need braces, or is it just for aesthetics? Also, there is this fact or myth going on for years that braces after teenage can weaken up your bite. Is this true? What is the latest age at which you can get optimal results from braces without any sacrifice on time or strength of your teeth?

Hi. I know it's got nothing to do with the video, the video is amazing by the way. I'm really struggling because I got my braces on, and I don't know why they placed them too low on my teeth, does that mean something? They're like below the center of my teeth😩

I have never seen before, such a amazing video on working of braces. Thanks

i love the way you show this its so wholesome i just had my braces yesterday i got black and red color pattern

Is it normal that my power chains go missing? Happened twice and I didn’t even realised it until I look into the mirror to check on my braces progress haha. (And hello from Singapore 👋🏻😊)

I want this man to be my dentist ! He explained everything so clearly