Trumpet mouth guard braces

1. Can I play the trumpet with braces?
2. Is it bad to wear a mouthguard with braces?
3. How much do braces affect trumpet playing?

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.

Is it bad to wear a mouthguard with braces?

Yes, you can wear a mouthguard with braces. ... It's very important to protect your teeth, lips, tongue, and cheeks, and you don't want to damage your braces. A guard for grinding or clenching can cover just the upper or lower teeth. The most important part is a correct fit — it has to be comfortable so you'll wear it.

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.