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Author: skygardener
Date: 2007-07-05 03:50
Do a search for TMJ. We talked about it reciently.
It might not be caused by clarinet, but only agrivated by it. I use a product called Aqualizer when I sleep. This helps me. Ask your doctor about it and it may be better than the plastic splint that your doctor gave you. I have triend the plastic splint/mold and it did nothing for me because, although my teeth were not touching, I was still grinding my teeth and that is was caused problems with the muscles.
For clarinet practice here are some random ideas that help many people. All, some or none of them may help your current situation-
-Do double lip 10-15 minutes.
-Use a softer reed.
-Try to practice at a soft volume. Many people strain when the play loudly.
-Between phrases- Stop, open and close your mouth a few times to become aware of your jaw more.
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