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 Re: How does having braces affect playing?
Author: sfalexi 
Date:   2004-05-26 15:05

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As for the overbite, since you can move your jaw forwards and backwards I don't see how this is an issue.
The only thing with ME is that even pulling my bottom jaw as far back as possible, my bottom teeth are still farther in front than my upper teeth. So it looks a little funny because in order to compensate my clarinet sticks out a few extra degrees than your average player. That and a slightly longer curve on the mouthpiece helps out.

Ron Jr. is right BTW. It may not be the OPTIMAL situation for a year and a half, but the end result is worth it. And rest assured, you'll adjust and find a quick way to get a good tone after the braces are off. And you'll STILL be able to play with them on.

You might also want to talk to your dentist about this and explain to him/her how you will be needing to tuck your teeth under your bottom lip and maybe find some possibly solutions to protect your bottom lip. Maybe that person can help construct some sort of guard or offer suggestions.

Alexi

US Army Japan Band
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