Effects of Orthodontic Appliances on Wind-Instrument Players

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20/01/2011 at 8:49 am #9919

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All the wind-instrument players who started orthodontic treatment had to reestablish their embouchures and essentially learn to play their instruments again. Brass players generally seemed to suffer more adverse effects from wearing braces than woodwind players did, but many students reported difficulty in playing high and low notes.

Wax was the most popular comfort aid, especially among woodwind players. Since the wax works by smoothing the rough edges of the brackets, it seems that wind players would cope better with brackets that have reduced profiles and smooth, rounded edges that will not cut or irritate the lips.
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