Klarinet Archive - Posting 000284.txt from 1997/04

From: "Ian M. Dilley" <imd@-----.UK>
Subj: Re: Lip cushion?
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 08:56:54 -0400

I remember that posting. It was something boxers use. If you search for boxers
you will find the original post.

Ian Dilley

>
> I've read in the past short while on Klarinet a suggestion on using some
> kind of material to form a cushion for the lower teeth so they won't
> hurt the lower lip etc. The material had something to do with "sports"
> and was put into hot water and then on teeth to form a "perfect fit." I
> looked through the mail still on my machine, serched the archives (it
> was before the "last updated on" date), and couldn't find it. I spent
> close to forty minutes trying many search strings, but still couldn't
> find it. If anyone still has this article, please do e-mail it to me,
> as my semi-crooked lower teeth are hurting my lips. My teacher
> suggested I use a piece of paper, which does work, but I'd like to try
> that material.
>