Playing Trumpet with braces?
No problem!
Rick Sonntag invented the following invention for himself when he was 11 years old, and his son is now successfully using the product.
Somewhat time consuming to make at first glace, the device can be re-used for weeks before needing to repeat the process. Buy a mouth guard (the kind that you dip in boiling water and then make an impression of your teeth). Firstly you need to use sharp scissors to cut a strip of plastic from the front area of the mouth-guard. Use the scissors to Cut the strip long enough to cover the area near the front four teeth, and wide enough to cover from the tips of your teeth to your gums.
The instructions that come with the mouth guard: drop the plastic strip in hot water to soften the plastic. If you bought a mouth-guard without any color, you'll notice it will almost become clear when it begins to heat up. Get the plastic strip using a spoon or tongs, and blow some cool air on it for a few seconds to cool the surface. Then place the strip on top of the braces on the front teeth Quickly, and hold down to mold the inside part of the of the strip to the shape of the braces.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF!!!
Be sure to blow on the plastic strip before pressing on the braces,to avoid burns.You can repeat this process until the mold is accurate.Repeat on bottom if needed. You want the impression to be just deep enough for the braces to hold down the strip in place. If the plastic strip is too “thick” and makes an overbite, you can heat up the strip and stretch it to make it thinner.
- Childrens teeth are always moving so you may need to re-mold every so many weeks.
- I hope anyone with braces is not afraid of trying out something new
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