 The Clarinet BBoard
|
Author: Cindy
Date: 2001-11-25 04:08
I have been playing clarinet for a while and have never had a problem with endurance. I have been faithfully practicing, and have not changed my practice schedule, but within the past week I have found that I cannot play for very long without my teeth hurting my lower lip. I have read all the posts on how to keep your teeth from hurting your lip, but I was wondering why I have this endurance problem all of a sudden. Does anyone have any idea why, and what I can do about it?
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: bob gardner
Date: 2001-11-25 15:08
All of a sudden things happen that we don't understand. The first thing I would do is go to your DDS and see if something has changed in your mouth and then go from there.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: William
Date: 2001-11-25 16:23
Have you recently increased the strength of your reeds or changed mouthpieces to one that is more open? If not, then I agree with Bob that you should have your embouchure area checked by your dentist who is trained to recognize a whole variety of dental and oral medical conditions. If the problem is serious and one that he/she cannot correct, then you will be referred to a qualified doctor or medical specialist. Do not dely in seeking help too long if this problem persists and does not seem to get better or go away. Good Luck!!!!!!
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Nick Conner
Date: 2001-11-25 16:45
Have you started a strenuous physical activity in the recent past? Every year when my swim season starts, it affects my endurance severely, and takes about a month to become acclimated to it. It might be possible that to accomodate for a newly added fatigue on your body, you've had to switch to biting a little harder than usual in your playing. Just a possibility.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Wes
Date: 2001-11-25 18:47
The lower teeth sometimes get sharper with time passing and hurt the lower lip. I've asked my dentist to round them off a little and this feels better. Thus, no athletic tape or protector is needed to keep from irritating the lower lip. Good luck!
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Mark M
Date: 2001-11-26 04:31
You could be inadvertenly clenching/grinding your teeth at night during sleep which could really screw things up. Do you have headaches or feel achy jaw muscles below the ears?
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
The Clarinet Pages
|
 |
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
