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FivePointer Veteran Member
Joined: 27 Dec 2007 Posts: 100 Location: RIDLEY PARK,PA.
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:49 am Post subject: lip ointment |
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I am prone to getting sores because my bottom lip because it hits my bottom teeth under pressure from the horn. Can any one recommend an ointment for fast healing? |
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cheiden Heavyweight Member
Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 8910 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:32 am Post subject: |
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If you're having tissue damage I seriously doubt any ointment will help much. When I use to suffer minor lip abrasion on the inside of my lip it always happened where there was a sharp point on a tooth. I eventually had my dentist blunt those points ever so slightly and I've not had a problem since. If your lip is taking damage for any other reason then you probably need to look into reducing arm pressure. _________________ "I'm an engineer, which means I think I know a whole bunch of stuff I really don't."
Charles J Heiden/So Cal
Bach Strad 180ML43*/43 Bb/Yamaha 731 Flugel/Benge 1X C/Kanstul 920 Picc/Conn 80A Cornet
Bach 3C rim on 1.5C underpart |
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JayKosta Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Dec 2018 Posts: 3276 Location: Endwell NY USA
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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For 'healing' of injured lip tissue such as 'cracked lips' due to extreme chapping, I use a simple 'chapstick' to keep the affected tissue from becoming more dry, and less directly exposed to air.
You might also consider whether you are getting adequate protein in your diet.
For 'refueling' after heavy exercise or physical work, I use a whey protein powder (inexpensive from Walmart or Aldi). I can't testify to its direct effect on healing or muscle recovery - but I am sure that it makes my finger & toe nails grow faster (so it is doing something ...).
As mentioned above, sharp or rough teeth can be addressed by a dentist.
If you rely on heavy mouthpiece pressure for high notes, or you stretch your lips 'thin & tight', that indicates a problem with your technique. _________________ Most Important Note ? - the next one !
KNOW (see) what the next note is BEFORE you have to play it.
PLAY the next note 'on time' and 'in rhythm'.
Oh ya, watch the conductor - they set what is 'on time'. |
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cheiden Heavyweight Member
Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 8910 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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For more serious ulcerations like you get from canker sores, I use an ointment from the dentist that contains a steroid in a gel that stays put in the mouth. I'd caution against using something like this to compensate for routine damage from hard playing. Far better to address the underlying cause with either a teacher or a dentist. _________________ "I'm an engineer, which means I think I know a whole bunch of stuff I really don't."
Charles J Heiden/So Cal
Bach Strad 180ML43*/43 Bb/Yamaha 731 Flugel/Benge 1X C/Kanstul 920 Picc/Conn 80A Cornet
Bach 3C rim on 1.5C underpart |
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Billy B Heavyweight Member
Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 6126 Location: Des Moines
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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Keep it clean. _________________ Bill Bergren |
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Andy Cooper Heavyweight Member
Joined: 15 Nov 2001 Posts: 1804 Location: Terre Haute, IN USA
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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I once assumed that all trumpet players had problems with cuts on their lips.
I spent years until I finally found a rim contour/size combined with different jaw angle to solve the problem.
Normal playing should not cause cuts or sores on your lips. Look to an equipment or technique solution to the problem so that excess pressure is not put on sharp edges of your teeth. |
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delano Heavyweight Member
Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 3118 Location: The Netherlands
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