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Author: samohan245
Date: 2007-04-24 00:24
im am working on this piece with 2 trombones and a sax
only problem is im getting my braces tightened the day of the talent show which id Thursday.
my question is any advice on how to play my best with a mouthful of sharp pains?
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Author: Cat
Date: 2007-04-24 00:31
Hi Sam,
I wore braces all through high school and understand the pain. :-(
I would call your orthodontist's office and ask them what they recommend for pain.
Sometimes, I would take some motrin about an hour before my appointment to let its anti-inflammatory properties take effect before having braces work done. This may or may not be the right thing for you.
*disclaimer* I'm not your orthodontist, or your parents. Talk to them and ask for some advice. Hopefully, your ortho will be respectful of your musical activities and the need for pain control.
Good luck at your talent show - hope it goes well.
PS: You might have to have ice cream for dinner... what a shame!
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Author: samohan245
Date: 2007-04-24 01:24
nah my parents dont want to spend the time to reschedule the appointment
and plus i have u huge gig at the high school next week
only about 1000 people...
cant afford to have the pain last one day longer
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2007-04-24 01:29
You are a hero.
I quit playing winds for my orthodontia. I'd definately take Skygardener's advice, tho, and get my adjustment scheduled so that I didn't have to play on freshly moved teeth.
I'd argue with my parents, but am too discrete to suggest that course of action to you on this forum.
Bob Phillips
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Author: bawa
Date: 2007-04-24 10:25
Sam,
My daughter is also undergoing orthodental treatment and a few days after the monthly "tightening" she is unable to play well for a few days after because of pain, and the fact that she says her teeth "jar" or vibrate very uncomfortably -they are extra-sensitive for a few days.
You could try the painkillers but the best thing would be to get another appointment for after the two big events are over. We have had to do a couple of times, and a few days here or there don't make much difference to the treatment (so says our dentist).
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Author: samohan245
Date: 2007-04-24 11:11
well what happens happens.
thats all i can say.
ill take the pain like a man
seduced under many painkillers
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Author: samohan245
Date: 2007-04-24 11:22
and anyways the more important event is the high school.
in the middle of the song i have a screaming awesome solo
i would rather have pain through the talent show money doesnt matter
only my playing
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Author: Max S-D
Date: 2007-04-25 04:04
I wouldn't count on being able to play very well on painkillers. I also wouldn't count on being able to play at all without painkillers. Reschedule the appointment after both performances. I never had braces, but my younger brother did, and he could never play his sax for any extended period of time about a week after getting his braces tightened, and even when he managed to play, he always sounded pretty bad until he got used to the braces.
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