Klarinet Archive - Posting 000375.txt from 2002/07

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Wisdom Teeth & BIG Teeth
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 08:24:43 -0400

At 07:03 PM 7/16/2002 -0500, Luby D. Jackson III wrote:
>Speaking of the teeth, I'm seeing that sax/clarinet players are very good at
>sanding down their front teeth at the top and bottom.
>
>Does this help them from biting?

This is not a self-help project. It is possible for a dentist to level the
teeth somewhat. It does not stop you from biting, but makes it less
PAINFUL to do so, since you will not have jagged edges poking into your
lip. Those who have relatively level teeth to begin with are at an
advantage with single-reed woodwinds.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.net
451 Old Orchard Drive
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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