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Re: front teeth!

Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2009-10-31 20:35

Are you talking top or bottom front teeth?
The bottom are most important in that they form the support bed of the embouchure against the reed.
The top teeth are of course also an important part of the embouchure but subject to lower pressure, and if you use a double lip embouchure (where the top teeth do not actually rest on the mouthpiece) then very little pressure at all.
The clarinet (and even more so Saxophone) is probably an easier option if you are concerned about your teeth than say flute or trumpet which involve more pressure on the front face of the teeth.
The little pressure involved using the clarinet mouthpiece is virtually vertical so pushing the teeth intowards the socket and not out of it.
For many years I played with a partial plate carrying my top front teeth and with no substantial problems, however some years ago I had this replaced with a bridge which does provide a complete feel of security.

Talk to your dentist and explain your question as he/she will be best able to help you decide.

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