When your teeth and lips are part of how you make music, moving them is no small matter. Musicians and singers living in the Exchange District can ask these questions first.
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An embouchure relies on small details of how lips rest against the front teeth. Trays add a thin layer, attachments add small bumps, and the teeth themselves are slowly changing position. How much any of that will matter differs between instruments and between players, so we won’t predict it here.
Since practising with trays out reduces wear time, it’s also a scheduling question. Exchange District residents can set out what they play and how often at our McPhillips Street clinic in Winnipeg, where your dentist can consider that next to your teeth, gums and bite.
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Moving front teeth, or adding attachments, may change how your mouthpiece feels.
Rehearsing with trays out takes time away from the wear your plan relies on.
Share upcoming performances so that they’re part of the conversation from the outset.
Your dentist will want the usual picture of your teeth, and a clear account of what you do with them when you play. Neither replaces the other.
Your dentist isn’t a music teacher, so explain the basics. Tell them what your instrument demands and what kinds of changes would worry you.
Features that help with tooth movement are the ones most likely to change how things feel. Ask where these would go in your mouth.
Braces change how your lips meet your teeth too, and they can’t be removed before a performance. Your dentist can compare the two for your teeth, while you judge the musical side.
Knowing when something may change helps you plan rehearsals around it. These are the broad stages, and where your playing could be most affected.
Request your visitYour teeth, gums, jaw relationships and bite are examined with photographs and appropriate X-rays. Describe your instrument at this appointment.
The path of each tooth and the space it needs are sequenced. Ask whether front-tooth changes occur early or late in that order.
Trays are checked for fit, planned attachments are bonded on, and you’re taught care and handling. Avoid booking this right before a performance.
Actual movement is compared against the plan. Let your dentist know about any trouble with your sound, along with how the trays are fitting.
A little context goes a long way. Gather the facts about your playing or singing life so that the conversation can move straight to the questions that matter to you.
If you’re unsure what to ask, your teacher or a colleague who’s been through orthodontic treatment may have ideas you can bring with you.
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Any new appliance may feel odd at first, and a musician is likely to notice sooner than most. Try not to judge everything on day one, but do report what you’re finding.
Singers should raise this directly, since trays can take getting used to when forming words.
If an attachment or tray edge is irritating you while you play, phone and describe it.
Teeth can feel pressure with each change of tray. Ask how to plan changes around an important date.
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A long run of shows or a demanding audition can disrupt anybody’s tray routine. Being open with your dentist helps keep treatment going in the right direction.
If you’ve been wearing your aligners less, say so. Time out may leave teeth lagging behind and could change your next steps.
Keep your aligners in a proper case when they’re out, not on a music stand or in a pocket of your instrument case.
Ask how your prescribed retainers would feel with your instrument. Teeth can continue to shift if they aren’t worn as directed.
Worried about a change in your playing? Call the clinic and talk it over.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)The Exchange District is in Winnipeg. Residents, musical or otherwise, receive Invisalign care at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street.
The form sends a request rather than holding a time. The clinic gets back to you to work out a suitable slot, and calling is another way in.
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Ask our teamSome players may prefer one way, and others another, so there’s no universal answer. Ask your dentist what’s appropriate for your treatment, and test it carefully with your teacher’s input.
Aligners don’t move teeth while they’re out. Long rehearsals without them can cut into your prescribed wear, which might extend or change treatment.
They could be noticeable, depending on where they go and what you play. Ask about their position before treatment starts so you can make an informed decision.
Nobody can promise it won’t. Moving teeth changes the surface behind your lips, and whether that matters depends on your instrument, your technique and how far teeth will travel.
Some speech sounds may feel different with trays at first. Bring up your singing during your assessment, and ask about taking them out for a performance.
It could be, especially if the date is close and you’d rather not change anything yet. Tell your dentist the timing and work out whether your teeth need attention sooner.
Use (204) 338-3003 or the form on this page, and mention your instrument. Assessment takes place at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, at a time the clinic confirms.
Chips, worn edges and uneven contours might also matter to a player. These pages describe treatments your dentist might bring up after looking at your teeth.
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Ask for an assessment at the Winnipeg clinic, naming what you play and what you’d want to protect, so your questions stay front and centre.
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