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Wind instruments
String instruments
Vocalists
Did you know that people who play musical instruments and sing are prone to certain types of orofacial problems?
Wind instruments
To play these instruments requires complex muscle systems working together. Different mouthpieces on each instrument means that a unique muscular pattern is required for each instrument. Some people have mouths and faces that help make these tasks easier and some people require the use of compensatory movements of the muscles of the head and neck that may create later problems.
Things that may make playing a wind instrument more difficult:
Problems that may occur because you play a wind instrument:
String instruments
When playing the violin and viola the teeth are often clenched and held in an abnormal position.
Problems that may occur:
Vocalists
The sound produced by a vocalist is modified by the mouth. Changes in the mouth can affect the sound produced. Dental treatment should aim to avoid altering the shape or bulk of the teeth. Singers also place their jaws in a range of unnatural positions during singing and may suffer TMJ disorders ( see above). Singers need to re hydrate with water to maintain their mouth.
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