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 Baby teeth/bridges
Author: runner 
Date:   2016-12-27 20:32

I have lived with my two front bottom baby teeth for 70 years. Recently, one has finally succumbed to the ravages of old age. It started to wiggle a bit. Well, two hours ago on a routine visit (x rays), I asked the dentist on what to do. She suggested bonding and then a bridge. Well, she happened to have a cancellation, so she "bonded the teeth. In other words, she built up the two front-bottom teeth to the height of the next door neighboring teeth.
I just got home and tried my flute. I sound better! I am slightly more able to get a "rounder" tone. High e and high f sharp respond easier.
I might try sax later today or tomorrow. I am apprehensive about clarinet. I visualize the teeth breking apart and blood squirting out. (a little dramatic).
QUESTION: WHAT EXPERIENCE WITH BRIDGES,IMPLANTS ETC. Sorry for shouting.

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 Re: Baby teeth/bridges
Author: bill28099 
Date:   2016-12-27 22:27

I was able to keep two baby teeth into my 50s before they gave out and had bridges put in. One of the bridges has already required replacement. My brother on the other hand had exactly the same genetic fault and had implants. At 73 I don't know if I would bother with implants but in my 50s should have had them done. The teeth in question are the first lower molars so don't really affect clarinet playing.

A great teacher gives you answers to questions
you don't even know you should ask.

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 Re: Baby teeth/bridges
Author: Ken Shaw 2017
Date:   2016-12-27 22:58

The clarinet embouchure is supported by the teeth, so even a small change takes getting used to. I broke a tiny chip off an upper front tooth when I was in my 20s and needed several months to adjust, even though I was playing full-time.

Years later, I had the same tooth knocked out in a mugging and got a permanent bridge for the 4 upper front teeth. Fortunately, my dentist had taken an earlier impression, so the reconstruction was accurate (except no chip). One again, it was a good while until it felt normal.

Any process that builds up your bottom front teeth is certain to make your embouchure feel unfamiliar. So much depends on tiny adjustments you make while you're playing. The solution is to practice more.

Ken Shaw

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