Paraffin Teeth Cushion-by the yard/meter
Paraffin Teeth Cushion-by the yard/meter
Forget cigarette paper. Forget denture tape. Forget floral tape. Medical-grade paraffin is the solution to the problem of teeth cutting into the underside of your lower lip. x
I've been using this stuff for about 30 years. (And Ezo-lovers, welcome. I think you'll love this as a replacement for Ezo.)
What is it? It's paraffin wax which comes in a very thin sheet. When folded and placed on the teeth, the heat of your mouth creates a perfect fit. You can use each cushion for several days. It's very smooth (unlike paper or tape), thin (unlike floral tape) and extremely comfortable to use (unlike either)! And it is much less expensive than some of the new options on the market.
Here's how it works:
Step 1. Cut off a about an inch (25mm) of the paraffin sheet.
Step 2. Fold in half lengthwise, turn 90 degrees, and fold again.
Step 3. Fold again and press over teeth. In about a minute, the heat from your mouth will form the sheet perfectly to your teeth.
Let's do some math: Roughly 70 cushions. Each lasts about 3 days. That's 210 days of cushions—and that's if you practice every day!
Not bad for 3 bucks.
Note! During summer months, in hot climates, this stuff will melt. I recommend not ordering and shipping unless it will be delivered to a temperature under 80º F/27º C.
New: I'm now carrying Teeth Cushion Travel Cases for just a couple bucks. It's a great way to carry this stuff around, and ready to go!
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How to cut and fold your paraffin teeth cushion!
Thank-You! Thank-You! Thank-You! This product is exactly what I was needing. One of my front teeth has gaps in both sides and playing the alto clarinet would push my lip into the gaps until a ridge formed and then my lip got stuck in my teeth. I would last about 45 minutes of practice time.
An internet search showed me that I am not alone in clarinet-lip agony, and here is the answer! The paraffin bridges the gaps and keeps the lip out of the teeth (it cushions the top of the teeth as well), so my lip is no longer the limiting factor on my practice time. It is easy to use this product, and once the piece is trimmed to the shape I want, it stays put and I can forget it is there and focus on playing. I love how it quickly forms to my teeth too. I double on bass-clarinet and leaving the paraffin in place is not a problem as I switch back and forth in rehearsal.
I will definitely continue to buy this product and would recommend it to others.
I have a lot of scaring on the insides of my mouth from my days in braces when I marched trumpet and played clarinet in band. These paraffin cushions are the perfect solution, they are easily stored in my case so I can play longer wherever I am.
Life saver or should i say lip saver! Works like a charm. I’d by 6 feet if you play at least several times a week. Maybe more if every day. Works so much better than the harder wax stuff that need to out under warm water. No comparison. Mike is GREAT.
It replaces the now defunct EZO dental cushions $3/box when available, now, unavailable they’re price gouging at up to $400/box. Bless you!
Best product out there and very affordable! Cigarette paper gets slimy and soggy and customized teeth molds made by the dentist are very expensive. I make up 10 of these paraffin molds at a time and keep them in your nifty carrying case.
