{"id":118,"date":"2022-10-11T23:54:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T23:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/?p=118"},"modified":"2024-06-10T11:51:45","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T11:51:45","slug":"musical-instruments-in-frisco-while-wearing-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/11\/musical-instruments-in-frisco-while-wearing-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Will I Be Able to Play a Musical Instrument With Braces?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve been wanting a straighter smile, then you\u2019re likely considering undergoing orthodontic treatment<\/a>. By wearing either metal brackets and wires or clear aligners, you\u2019ll be able to gradually shift your pearly whites into a more uniform position. However, if you play a wind instrument, you might wonder if your braces will prevent you from performing. Read on to learn three tips on how you can still enjoy playing your favorite tunes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Apply Dental Wax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important tools during your treatment process is orthodontic wax. This putty-like substance is designed to soften any edges of your braces that may cause discomfort or can potentially scratch your oral tissue. Though this can be helpful to most patients, it is essential for those who enjoy playing wind instruments, such as flutes, clarinets, or saxophones. Whenever you place the mouthpiece on your lips, it can put pressure on your braces and may irritate the soft tissues in your mouth. With orthodontic wax, you can play your chosen instrument while remaining as comfortable as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Add Extra Hours of Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you just starting to play an instrument? Have you been playing for several years now? In either case, practice always makes perfect. However, if you\u2019re unsure of the adjustment period with your braces, then you might consider breaking up your practice sessions into smaller chunks. Firstly, this will increase your proficiency with your favorite instrument. Secondly, it\u2019ll give your lips some time to recover, allowing you to feel less discomfort as you gain experience and confidence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #3: Consider Metal-Free Orthodontics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re concerned about your smile, have a major recital coming up, or play music as a career, then you should ask your dentist about alternative orthodontic options, like Invisalign. Depending on your situation, clear aligners can be just as effective as metal braces while being removable and discreet. As long as you wear them for 20-22 hours every day, you\u2019ll be able to stay on track with your treatment while playing your music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you\u2019re struggling with a crooked, gapped, or crowded smile, it may be time to consider braces. They\u2019re a great option for achieving a perfectly straight smile, and you won\u2019t have to worry about them preventing you from playing your wind instrument!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Bradley Buchwald is an orthodontist who received his dental degree from the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. He also regularly pursues continuing education to expand his skills and expertise to provide the best care his patients deserve. He offers numerous high-quality and comprehensive services, including traditional braces and Invisalign. If you\u2019d like to schedule a consultation, visit his website<\/a> or call him at 972-377-5940<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve been wanting a straighter smile, then you\u2019re likely considering undergoing orthodontic treatment. By wearing either metal brackets and wires or clear aligners, you\u2019ll be able to gradually shift your pearly whites into a more uniform position. However, if you play a wind instrument, you might wonder if your braces will prevent you from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=118"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":190,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118\/revisions\/190"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buchwaldortho.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}