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Author: Allie
Date: 2002-08-27 00:39
Hi everyone,
I visited this board several months ago and read some advice to a inexperienced clarinetist w/
a sore lip. Something about this stuff for people with dentures that you can put inside your mouth. Can y'all help me? It would be much appriciated!! I've been playing for over six years and, needless to say, there have been some times when I needed to peel my lip off my teeth. My teacher had never heard of such a thing, so here I am.
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Author: Karel
Date: 2002-08-27 02:15
I had a quick look in the Klarinet Archives and there are many suggestions available, including "plumber's tape". Look under "sore lip". Good luck.
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Author: Hank
Date: 2002-08-27 02:26
Hi,
Many years ago, one company (I think it was Leblanc) had a product called Lip Savers for such a purpose. The Lip Savers were a small piece of thin plastic that one would put over the front teeth so that the lower lip was cushioned. They worked just fine.
However, although I actually still have some in a box somewhere, I suspect that if you took a bandaid and removed the cushion part, you'd have a thin piece of plastic that you could double over on itself and accomplish the same purpose. A couple of these, strategically placed, should prevent braces from cutting.
Hope this works.
Hank
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Author: Ken
Date: 2002-08-27 03:08
Go to the drug store and pick-up a box of "EZO HEAVY" UPPER/LOWER Denture Cushions. Cut single, even sections to form fit your 2 to 4 front lower teeth (or whatever width is comfortable). Wet and depress firmly using the left and right thumb and forefingers creating a mold. The cushion will soften and bind to the teeth as saliva breaks it down. They will also retain their shape after use when drying for future sessions.
EZO is a cheap and effective alternative to a dental custom-made mold or retainer. It doesn't interfere with air stream, tonguing or embouchure set. They significantly aid in preventing the front teeth from cutting into the lower lip; one piece (depending on how often one plays) can last a week and can add more "hours" to practice and performance time. I suggest pre-cutting about 30 units (half a box), store in a sandwich bag, metal mint/candy box, etc. Toss them in your case and use them liberally. I routinely play up to 40 hours a week and get almost a year from one $3.00 box. v/r
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Author: John Moses
Date: 2002-08-27 04:25
Years ago we all used cigarette paper folded many times, then fit over the lower teeth.
Many products have come and gone since then. Most NG.
The very best solution to a sore lower lip is a dental appliance made by any good dentist, or:
Dr. Harris Levine
Ft. Lee, NJ
201-592-1066
He makes and fits the micro-thin appliance in 2 office visits, with no pain, no fuss. The cost is about $60, and you're set for life!
Call him if you're not in the area, and he'll offer some suggestions for a local dentist.
Don't fool around with any junk in your mouth.
Good luck,
JJM
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Author: Steve
Date: 2002-08-27 15:21
As part of some dental work a while ago my dentist made an impression mold of my lower teeth. I had him hang on to it instead of throwing it away. Using it he makes thin plastic molded "Slip Covers" that fit over the lower teeth. I cut them down to cover only the center six or so. This eliminates for me the problem of which you complain. The covers seem to last a couple of years, and new ones cost $35. Also, if one is created as a by product of dental work, ask for it - you can have it, otherwise they throw it away.
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Author: diz
Date: 2002-08-28 00:13
Yep and if you've got particularly sharp lower teeth it can be murder to your lower lip - especially if you've not played in a while or recently returned to clarinetting
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Author: Bob Arney
Date: 2002-08-28 02:17
Ken, please send me your e-mail address, I've tried three times to get a message to you and it is always returned as incorrect. Need more info on EZO etc. Thanks,
Bob A
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Author: Jen
Date: 2002-08-28 19:11
Just get some water-proof medical tape. Fold the tape in half, so the sticky sides meet. Fold the tape one more time to create a fold that your teeth will fit between. If this is confussing, e-mail me. It is cheap, it will last forever, and it works
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