Klarinet Archive - Posting 000186.txt from 1998/05

From: Rich & Tani Miller <musicians@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Teeth Filing
Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 18:21:18 -0400

It's not exactly Northwestern PA but my dentist has an undergrad. minor in
conducting. I think that he's a violinist. He's also done research on
musical instruments and their effect upon teeth. (Did you know that some
instruments can actually help to correct some problems with teeth?) His name
is Daniel West and he is located in New Holland. New Holland is in eastern
Lancaster county.

He plays the BEST music--no generic elevator music--although most of it is
classical period music. He's not a real fan of 20th century music though.
Last time I was there, he played some Mozart chamber music! (now . . . if I
can just get him to buy Stoltzman)

Tani Miller

Justin Wood wrote:

> I don't know of any dentists who treat wind players. I live in Northwest
> Pennsylvania, but my surrounding area is the boondocks. Any
> recommendations?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MARY A. VINQUIST [mailto:kenshaw@-----.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 1998 7:31 AM
> To: Klarinet Bulletin Board
> Subject: [kl] Teeth Filing
>
> Justin Wood writes:
>
> >>What are advantages of having your front teeth filed/sanded
> >> flat if any. My orthodontists wants to do it for cosmetic reasons,
> >>but all I care about is my playing...<GRIN>
>
> Justin --
>
> Take off the GRIN. This is serious. Do !!!NOT!!! have your front teeth
> filed down unless they are broken or otherwise inadequate for their normal
> uses, which in your case include playing the clarinet as well as eating.
> Even an almost invisible change will mean a gigantic alteration in the your
> embouchure. Many years ago, I got a tiny, almost invisible chip in a front
> tooth, and it took me almost a year to adjust.
>
> Unless a tooth is broken, the only time you should let the dentist take
> anything off is when a sharp point cuts into your lip, and even then only
> where it produces significant discomfort or draws blood.
>
> Unless you look like a jack-o-lantern, or have a guaranteed career as a TV
> anchorman, LEAVE YOUR TEETH THE WAY THEY CAME.
>
> Sorry about the shouting, but you could wreck your clarinet playing. At
> the very least, get a second opinion from a dentist who treats wind
> instrument players.
>
> Good luck. Stay just the way you are.
>
> Ken Shaw
>
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