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Author: David Peacham
Date: 2006-07-24 10:16
Does anyone know how I might go about finding a dentist, in London or thereabouts, who has a good understanding of the needs of wind players?
I have spoken to my brother-in-law, who is a dentist, but he knows of no list of specialists nor special interest group.
Specific recommendations would be welcome, but not recommendations just on the basis that "I go to him and he seems OK".
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If there are so many people on this board unwilling or unable to have a civil and balanced discussion about important issues, then I shan't bother to post here any more.
To the great relief of many of you, no doubt.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-07-24 11:32
The only one I know of (and he's a trombone player) has retired.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2006-07-24 14:05)
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2006-07-24 12:43
While I'm a long ways from jolly old England, I have been to a dentist there, and to several [one frequently] rite here in River City, OK. I've found that they are highly intellegent/trained and on every visit here I discuss my playing bass, alto, sop cls and saxes and how my poor teeth may affect my embouchure. I have recently broken off another tooth, NO, I dont chew on nails, and we are considering bridging, implanting, and, more likely, a second "bonding" to adjacent teeth to keep the configuration as nearly the same as possible. He seems very interested and inquires often about my playing, the whats and wheres. SO, my rec. is DISCUSS, Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-07-24 13:13
Fortunately my dentist knows what a baritone sax is, and I've seen him attend several Rotary Club functions where I've been playing. Though he refused to shape my upper incisors to fit my mouthpieces, he did smooth my wonky lower incisors so they don't cut into my bottom lip.
And he did an excellent reconstruction on my top front teeth after I smashed them both in a cycling accident which was my own fault - I had a carrier bag hanging from the handlebars (a racing bike) which brought my bike to an abrupt stop when it got caught between the spokes and front forks throwing me over the handlebars and landing face first on the tarmac.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: diz
Date: 2006-07-25 01:15
I think you're being a touch paranoid about dentists ... to be perfectly frank ... the fact that you're a musician should not be an issue. As has been pointed out, all dentists, by a process of selection are not stupid ... nor are vets for that matter ... their bedside manner is entirely up to chance, however.
Without music, the world would be grey, very grey.
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Author: Gobboboy
Date: 2006-07-25 02:11
I have to agree with Diz,
I have spent the last 12 months looking for dentists who have a real knowledge about wind players and their needs as I needed an implant in my upper jaw.
I spoke to many people in london ( pro players) some whom did mention a dentist that understood the importance of the for a dentist who understood the ramifications of any mishap would render my career extinct. I wont mention them because...
I also spoke with many normal practicing dentists and found that if you simply have a good conversation with him/her and listen to what they say when you ask them about the importance of your mouth to your career, you will learn that most dentists really do & can understand how important it is to you. Also you will get to learn exactly what it is they will do to you so you can do your own research if you want to. I did, it helped immensly.
I found it quite worrying having quite heavy work done on my teeth but learnt just to trust the guy I was talking to by having faith in the experience and training they have to sort me out alright.
I had the implant done by a normal practicing dentist who has never treated a musician before and was back playing within 9 days!
I think you should just have a good chat with your normal dentist and have faith in his abilities - (might want to check his references agaist sweeny todd though,,, I did!!!!! joke)
Good Luck!
G
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Author: asheekad
Date: 2006-07-25 22:00
good luck, i'm having problems with my playing as well since i got orthodontic work done.......an orthodontic expander......
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Author: Noel
Date: 2006-08-04 08:51
David, I can't say whether the other advice was right or wrong, but if you are still looking you might consider contacting the Royal Society of Musicians:
Address: 10 Stratford Place, London W1C 1BA
Telephone: 020 7629 6137
They have a private dentist that is associated with the organisation who does work for the society's members, and who will have the kind of specialist insight you appear to be looking for. I believe his practice is in Harley Street, so .... make sure your wallet is sewn into your trousers.
Noel
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