Topmusicanswers
- Can I play the trumpet with braces?
- How much do braces affect trumpet playing?
- How can I cover up my braces?
- Can mouthguard be used with braces?
Can I play the trumpet with braces?
YES! Your child can play the trumpet with braces, but it's going to take careful coordination between you, your child and your orthodontist. Playing wind or brass instruments while wearing braces is no fun. ... Few children approaching the age of braces rarely have perfected this art.
How much do braces affect trumpet playing?
For one, braces effectively disable trumpet players from tooting out high tones – but besides seriously hampering a trumpeter's musical performance, braces can also cause lip damage, bleeding, and teeth fatigue or bruising.
How can I cover up my braces?
Choose Invisalign
The best way to hide your braces is to choose a nearly invisible alternative, Invisalign. Invisalign makes people look a few times before realizing you have braces. They're colorless, blend in with your teeth, and are just as effective as traditional braces.
Can mouthguard be used with braces?
Yes, you can wear a mouth guard over braces. The mouth-guards will be custom made to fit the mould of your braces and brackets for maximum comfort and protection.
