Bob, I must agree it's a very funny picture you describe so I can understand why your wife may be going into sidesplitting convulsions of laughter. I have not had to resort to using the cork between my teeth as you describe and I feel a little apprehensive about it as well. Hope she's standing by to rescue you if it's sucked into the abyss.
You may recall some time ago the suggestion that seeking the slightest sensation of moving the lower jaw rear-ward, can do a lot in the way of relaxing the lower jaw. While I've gone beyond this now, I still try and keep the sensation of the relaxed jaw especially on those top notes and "proper" support definitely help there. Of course the vowel on the upper note is also likely to get in the way of the relaxed lower jaw.
That binder sounds rather elaborate, I assume it is a surgical support and you know what, the more I talk about this with professional singers the more I encounter who swear by this assistance. I guess it's something they'd rather not talk about. :)
Regards Reg.
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