Q.
Hello, I’m at Birmingham University and am currently in my third year, studying BMus Music. obviously the year only started at the end of September and so the course hasn’t ran any great length of time. Now my dentist/orthodontist has told me I am going to need braces which has terrified me. of this I have two questions, firstly, do you think/have you heard cases whereby braces could affect a person playing an instrument such as a saxophone? and secondly, if the answer is yes do you think it will make a difference if I got lingual braces instead of traditional ones? I thought it might do as I’ll be able to move the embouchure more freely? please could you help me I don’t want this to affect UNI.
Hello, I’m at Birmingham University and am currently in my third year, studying BMus Music. obviously the year only started at the end of September and so the course hasn’t ran any great length of time. Now my dentist/orthodontist has told me I am going to need braces which has terrified me. of this I have two questions, firstly, do you think/have you heard cases whereby braces could affect a person playing an instrument such as a saxophone? and secondly, if the answer is yes do you think it will make a difference if I got lingual braces instead of traditional ones? I thought it might do as I’ll be able to move the embouchure more freely? please could you help me I don’t want this to affect UNI.
A.
If you play a wind instrument, particularly the flute or a brass instrument, then a lingual brace may make it easier by moving the embouchure more easily. Traditional braces will definitely make it more difficult! It may be worth exploring other removable type brace options (e.g Invisalign) if you are adamant that you cannot be without your saxophone. Its a difficult decision to make and only you can decide..Brace and nice straight teeth or Job/musical instrument with crooked teeth. I suggest having a further chat with your Specialist orthodontist about alternative options, time lines etc for each.
Good luck
Darsh
If you play a wind instrument, particularly the flute or a brass instrument, then a lingual brace may make it easier by moving the embouchure more easily. Traditional braces will definitely make it more difficult! It may be worth exploring other removable type brace options (e.g Invisalign) if you are adamant that you cannot be without your saxophone. Its a difficult decision to make and only you can decide..Brace and nice straight teeth or Job/musical instrument with crooked teeth. I suggest having a further chat with your Specialist orthodontist about alternative options, time lines etc for each.
Good luck
Darsh
