Klarinet Archive - Posting 000417.txt from 2004/05

From: * 1.0 FROM_ENDS_IN_NUMS ends in numbers
Subj: Re: [kl] Fw: Dirty mouthpiece
Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 09:41:25 -0400

Hello!
I usually use a "remedy" sold in pharmacies made for rinsing dental
prostethics (? "fake teeth"). It's a tablet that dissolves in water (not
cold - not warm water), and I just leave the mouthpiece in it for for up to
half an hour or so, then I rub it a little with my fingertips.... it tastes
kind of "mint'y" and works fine :)

Ragnhild
clarinet student from Norway

Quoting Graham & Barbie Turvey <gturvey@-----.au>:
> I am an adult late starter clarinet player, and I'm constantly embarrassed
> at how gross my mouth piece looks. I'm always careful to clean my teeth
> before I play, so maybe I just have very idiosyncratic saliva. The other
> problem is how to clean it. A dentist suggested I use vinegar, which does
> help, but the mthpc is consequently discoloured. I'm using a B45. Any
> help please for this Down Under Aussie player? Thanks, Barbie

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