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While the mouth should be open enough to produce clear sound, it should not be extended enough to cause strain. Excessive strain on the jaw can cause complications both for singing and general activites such as chewing and speaking.
Can teeth affect vocal range?
Your teeth can affect your singing in terms of tone and resonance. Minor changes and removal of wisdom teeth or canines are very unlikely to have a negative impact on your voice in the long term, but regular dental checkups are vital for all singers.
Do you need perfect teeth to sing?
Your mouth size definitely affects your singing, most significantly in terms of vocal range. The general rule is that those with smaller mouths have smaller vocal cords, resulting in a higher voice. Those with larger mouths and correspondingly larger heads may have bigger more powerful voices.
Does removing teeth affect voice?
Losing one tooth may not cause radical changes in the bones that support the teeth, but if you begin to lose more than a few, it may cause a reduction in bone density and the loss of healthy gum tissue. When this happens, it may begin to affect the way you speak.
