jbtsax
R.I.P. in memoriam 1947 - 2023
Some folks have quite sharp and/or jagged lower teeth that cause abrasions on the inside of the lower lip when playing for long periods of time. I am one of those people, and over the years I have tried covering the teeth with cigarette paper, a piece of a rubber balloon, paper, etc. The best solution I have found is a product called EZO Denture Cushions which are made up of a strong fabric that is impregnated with a paraffin type wax.
Teeth cushions for playing the sax are easy to make and use. The picture below shows the box, and how the denture cushion comes. Below that is shown an oval cut from the full cushion. The oval is put in hot water for about 30 seconds to soften the wax, then it is folded over the center bottom teeth below where the reed makes contact with the lip.
It instantly forms a cushion that is custom fit over the teeth to make the inside of the lower lip more comfortable when playing. Each cushion lasts a long, long time. I replace mine about twice a year when I am playing a lot. I keep mine and a backup inside a small zip loc bag in my horn case.

Teeth cushions for playing the sax are easy to make and use. The picture below shows the box, and how the denture cushion comes. Below that is shown an oval cut from the full cushion. The oval is put in hot water for about 30 seconds to soften the wax, then it is folded over the center bottom teeth below where the reed makes contact with the lip.
It instantly forms a cushion that is custom fit over the teeth to make the inside of the lower lip more comfortable when playing. Each cushion lasts a long, long time. I replace mine about twice a year when I am playing a lot. I keep mine and a backup inside a small zip loc bag in my horn case.
