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A few months ago I got braces. The braces completely ruined my satisfaction with 4-7 hr practice sessions, as whenever I bite down on the reed for extended periods of time, the braces dent through my lower lip and cause pain due to the marks of the braces being engraved in my lip. I have tried...

Hi all, My son plays both tenor and alto sax. (13 yr old). we just went to have his teeth reviewed by the orthodontist, and was diagnosed with moderate overbite just on one side (??) of his mouth, and it needs correction via braces. the alignment and spacing of his teeth are ok.. so it's...

If you're reading this, thanks. I could use some help. I got braces a week ago and just now I've been able to play without too much pain. Braces are actually not interfering as much as I thought they would (hallelujah) and they've done wonders for my pinching issue. I have another issue though...

Hi everyone, First post on SOTW- I have been reading the forum for a while now and I have to say this is a wonderful resource for inspiration, tips, and ideas from some great players and interesting people. I know there are a couple of other threads about the Invisalign treatment and sax...

So I got my bottom braces on a few weeks ago(I've had my top braces for over a year now). With my top braces only, there wasn't much of a playing difference. I tried to play my sax today and it was difficult though. It felt like I was playing with a swollen mouth. I've been reading a few posts...