Klarinet Archive - Posting 000018.txt from 2011/10

From: "Karl Krelove" <karlkrelove@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] dental question
Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:32:18 -0400

My upper right 2nd molar broke several years ago and the dentist told me
there wasn't enough left to support a crown, so he pulled what was left (not
difficult, done with a shot of local anesthetic) and we talked about a range
of replacements. I elected to have an implant. The process of placing an
implant takes several months, as the area needs to heal and swelling needs
to go down after each step. During those months you have an open space where
the molar used to be.

At no time during the process, either while the space was open or after the
implant was completed, did I ever notice a change in sound or response in my
playing. As it happens, I needed to have the original implant replaced
because it came loose, so I had two opportunities to notice any effect, but
I heard and felt no difference in my playing at any time during either
process.

Karl

> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Renaud [mailto:drjazzca@-----.com]
> Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 10:48 PM
> To: klarinet
> Subject: [kl] dental question
>
> 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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