Klarinet Archive - Posting 000013.txt from 2011/10

From: David Renaud <drjazzca@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] dental question
Date: Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:48:11 -0400

Any comments, information, considerations, experiences, on the
effects of dental work on ones clarinet playing would be of great
interest just now. Many of the great players must have had to
negotiate some challenges later in life in this respect. Their stories
and struggles overcoming some of these challenges would be of
interest.

Specifically, the loss of one molar, how will that effect sound Centre.
Complications from a root canal, or an extraction. success or
failure of an implant.

Personally, I have a 30 year old molar filling that came out, and
the tooth cracked.
The tooth was repaired, refilled, and the fissure was though not to go
too deep.
Unfortunately the crack apparently did go deep enough to allow in an
infection in the root.
OUCH!!! Tuesday I may need to make a decision to have it removed or
get a root canal on the tooth.

Of note; clarinet is not a hobby for me. I do not have a full
time orchestra gig, but as a freelance clarinet major and woodwind
doubler I do get to play about 200 performances a year, including
some pops weeks with our national orchestra, pit work, studio, and
freelance in various styles.

So the challanges and risks as a working musician, and the
stories behind some of our great players negotiating such challenges
is of interest at this time.

Have not seen a thread on this, and it could be a good discussion.
If nothing else comes of it, perhaps it will motive some young players
to take care of themselves.

Thank You in advance
Dave Renaud

PS> yes it is VERY painful. Played two gigs on it yesterday.....OUCH.
decided to send a sub to Tuesdays jazz gig.
Will see about
friday,sat,sunday gigs after Tuesdays dental appointment.
Could get expensive on lost
income.........
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