From eating and brushing to smiling and talking, traditional braces will certainly impact many aspects of your day-to-day life. One common concern for orthodontic patients, particularly those still in school, is whether their new orthodontics will hinder their ability to play a musical instrument. Thankfully, if you play the trumpet, flute, oboe, trombone, or any other instrument involving the mouth, you don’t have to stop playing on your journey to a straighter smile! However, you will need to go through a slight adjustment period. Here are some tips that will help you play musical instruments with braces.
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