{"id":182,"date":"2025-03-01T19:41:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T19:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/blog\/?p=182"},"modified":"2025-03-31T19:43:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T19:43:35","slug":"tips-for-helping-your-child-with-braces-master-their-instrument","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/01\/tips-for-helping-your-child-with-braces-master-their-instrument\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Must-Know Tips for Helping Your Child with Braces Master Their Instrument"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"a child with braces playing a clarinet\" class=\"wp-image-183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/traditional-braces.html\">Braces<\/a> are often considered a rite of passage for many young children and teens, and if your child is finally undergoing orthodontic treatment, you might be looking for ways you can ensure a smooth process. However, if they play a musical instrument, such as a woodwind or brass instrument, you might be feeling pretty stumped. Luckily, they don\u2019t have to give up their instrument or even decrease their practicing hours \u2013 but they may benefit from making a couple of lifestyle adjustments. Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1. Extra Practice Goes a Long Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your child might already feel like they practice their instrument frequently, but when they start wearing braces, they may have to relearn how to play their instrument. These first few days of practice are crucial, and your child might need to put in some extra hours here and there to remain caught up to their peers. They\u2019ll likely have to learn how to reposition their tongue inside their mouth while playing, as well as find their new embouchure \u2013 which is the musical term that refers to how the mouth is positioned when playing. However, once they\u2019ve adjusted to this new learning curve, playing should come as easily as it did prior to braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2. Orthodontic Wax Is Their Ally<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orthodontic wax is useful for all patients with braces, whether they play an instrument or not. However, every wind instrument requires you to press the instrument\u2019s mouthpiece against your lips \u2013 and needless to say, if your child has braces, this could feel pretty uncomfortable at first. If they put orthodontic wax over any of the spots on the braces that may cause irritation to their soft oral tissues, they\u2019re far less likely to deal with discomfort while playing. It might take a full application of wax for them to be able to comfortably play their instrument; be sure they\u2019ve received plenty from their orthodontist or the store!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3. Be Prepared to Use More Breath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only will your child have to worry about pressing against their instrument\u2019s mouthpiece, but they also need to be sure they\u2019re blowing enough air into it to produce music. They might find themselves needing to use more breath while paying when they have braces; fortunately, this is a fairly easy and painless adjustment to make compared to others. Ensure they aren\u2019t clamping down on the mouthpiece too hard, as this could also make it tough to regulate airflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your child doesn\u2019t play an instrument that involves the use of their mouth, they\u2019re in luck \u2013 their braces shouldn\u2019t impact their musical prowess at all! That said, even if they do play a wind or brass instrument, by making certain adjustments and remaining committed and positive, they can continue to play beautifully without even thinking about their braces. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team here at Simply Orthodontics Webster has proudly served the needs of patients in Webster and the surrounding community for several years. We proudly offer a wide range of orthodontic services for patients of all ages, including traditional metal braces as well as several others. If you have any questions about the article or you\u2019d like to contact us to schedule an appointment, please call today or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a> for more information. <strong>Telephone: (508) 943-2100.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Braces are often considered a rite of passage for many young children and teens, and if your child is finally undergoing orthodontic treatment, you might be looking for ways you can ensure a smooth process. However, if they play a musical instrument, such as a woodwind or brass instrument, you might be feeling pretty stumped. 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