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Author: Clarie
Date: 2008-08-03 13:24
Does anyone have any suggestions on a beginner clarinet player that will get braces about 1 month after beginning the clarinet?
As the parent of the student, I'm concerned about that bottom lip getting cut up by the teeth and the braces. I remember playing clarinet and have cut up bottom lip when I played years ago. I used cigarette paper and then some kid of denture pads to place over my bottom teeth.
Any new inventions or things that work better to place over the bottom teeth to help prevent cut bottom lip?
Thanks!
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Author: claritoot26
Date: 2008-08-03 14:45
Ezo might work. It's a denture cushion, sold at CVS and other pharmacies. You cut pieces off that are the right size to go over the front bottom teeth. The student might also try it on the top teeth. The orthodontist might also have some wax to put over the teeth. It shouldn't be too thick, though...just enough to cover the sharp braces. I had braces in high school, and while uncomfortable at times, it was still possible to progress on the clarinet.
Lori
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Author: renee
Date: 2008-08-03 15:48
https://www.morganbumper.com/details.htm
I used these when I was a kid.
Post Edited (2008-08-03 15:58)
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Author: Claire Annette
Date: 2008-08-04 01:46
I wore braces on my bottom teeth only in high school. The wax didn't work as well for me as cigarette paper did.
Since it's been ages since I purchased cigarette paper, can anyone tell me if some of it still sold without the gummed edge?
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