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It will be sore to play sax for a little while but you'll get used to it. I played trumpet and french horn with braces and once I adapted my embochure I had no problems. Good luck,
Jenn
Paramedic student
Full Braces (all metal) 5/12/1999 - 4/20/2005
Class II (overjet) on the left only
Upper and Lower Hawleys
Take lip balm with you and use it before they start the procedure. They will stretch open your mouth for about an hour or so, so the lip balm will help.
Braced 5/11/05, BSSO with advancement 6/21/06, Debanded: 8/1/07. Click on www for my braces story.