Klarinet Archive - Posting 000058.txt from 2001/12

From: "Mariann Siem" <mirabil@-----.no>
Subj: SV: [kl] Re: Adult Braces
Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:17:15 -0500

STOP SENDING ME MAIL, PLEASE!!!
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From: Buckman, Nancy <nebuckman@-----.us>
Subject: RE: [kl] Re: Adult Braces

> Neil,
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> Sorry for the late post, I have been away from the computer for the =
last
> week or so. I have worn braces off and on for the better part of my =
life
> (five different sets of appliances with the itinerant retainers). I =
am now
> fifty years old. I had major skeletal problems that have taken many =
years
> to repair, mainly because the technology to do so wasn't available =
until
> quite recently. To make a long story short, they have extended the =
ability
> to play by years. In fact, I should be able to play as long as I want
> because I underwent treatment.
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> While I no longer wear brackets, I do wear retainers ALL OF THE TIME =
(yes,
> even when I play!). I have different sets for different things that I =
do,
> including a set for woodwind playing and a different set for when I =
play
> brass instruments. There is my every day set for use during working =
hours
> which is the standard single wire around the teeth (upper and lower) =
and a
> fourth set for when I am sleeping (so they don't fall out and get lost =
or
> broken while I sleep). Sometimes I even eat with them in my mouth. =
While
> this is generally not the best thing to do to your removable =
appliances, it
> can be done if you are careful. I've been doing it for many years and =
have
> never broken an appliance (or lost one in the trash, either). My last =
set of
> brackets and wires was removed in 1996 and I have been using the same
> retainers since then with no replacements yet.
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> The key to all of this for me has been the willingness of my =
orthodontist
> and oral surgeon to work with me so that I can continue to play my
> instruments. They have always scheduled visits around my performing
> schedule which sometimes is very inconvenient for them. Many ortho
> specialists don't want to spend the time and effort to help patients
> continue to do daily activities that may interfere with the =
specialist's
> schedule. =20
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> There was no extra charge for any of the additional visits or =
appliances
> that make it possible for me to continue playing. The appliances do =
not
> mean an end to your enjoyment of performing wind music. They do, =
however,
> mean that you must make an extra effort and commit to working with =
devices
> that continually try your patience. For me, wearing appliances has =
meant
> that I look like a normal person, I can speak without interference =
and, best
> of all, I will have my natural teeth for the rest of my life so that =
smiling
> and eating will always be a pleasure. =20
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> Take the time to ferret out a specialist who is willing to help you =
achieve
> your goals. Why even bother with the treatment unless you will be =
able to
> enjoy the results. Oh, a word of advice - the metal brackets will =
cost less
> money and give less trouble over the course of your treatment than the
> cosmetically appealing, tooth-colored brackets. They hold up better =
under
> the strain of playing wind instruments. They can also shorten the =
length
> time in the appliance. There are also different bracket systems, which =
move
> teeth at different rates of speed. Find out which ones can be used =
for your
> course of treatment. Take control of as much of your treatment as =
possible.
> The good specialist will be willing to work with you to achieve the =
results
> you are looking for in the shortest amount of time, for the least =
amount of
> money. Best of luck.
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> Nancy (who is wearing retainers, the everyday set, while typing this
> message)
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> Nancy E. Buckman, Technical Assistant
> School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
> Anne Arundel Community College
> Arnold, MD 21012-1895 USA
> Phone 410-777-2316 Fax 410-777-2233
> E-mail nebuckman@-----.us
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