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Re: Type of embouchure for a newbie with uneven teeth

Author: Jbosacki
Date: 2015-05-28 06:10

Going to the dentist comment

When I was 16 I was at the dentist and I asked her about how my one tooth being slightly tilted and how it effected my clarinet playing to the point where this tooth left physical dents in my first good bass clarinet mouthpiece (which are definitely not cheap!)

I asked her if she could grind a little off the middle and make them flat, after being a little more than persistent about it and after she fully explained the risks to me (exposing the inside enamel of the tooth, I forget exactly what she said after 8 years) she straightened them out with one of those big grinders. It took her less than 30 seconds to do it and change my playing forever.

I've never had any problems from it and I would 100% look into it for an option. It immediately changed my playing and I definitely don't regret it, infact I'm SO glad I convinced her to do it

But again this is a permanent thing and if it doesn't go well like mine there's no going back, I'd talk to your dentist about it! It might be the solution you're looking for! Good luck!

-Jeff

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