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Re: Teeth Moving?

Author: ClaireAnnette
Date: 2015-07-06 14:10

SOLUTION: Thin hard plastic tooth cover from premolar to premolar both upper and lower. Essex. (similar to popular invisiline but very thin plastic, about thickness of plastic used in many packaged products we use.) Double lip will not reduce potential musculature induced orthodontic (tooth moving) forces. We recommend long term use of retainers following orthodontics and this is one reason. He should not be pushing clarinet forward against back of teeth anyway. Possible incisors had already erupted at time of trauma as they are first to erupt. Ensure he is PROPERLY brushing and flossing. If not, could be early periodontal disease. Using tooth covers like this should allow either embouchure technique. No need for complex alterations. Some people do have this problem of tooth movement.

PS clean this appliance after each use so bacteria will not thrive there, consider spraying with anti-microbial periodically, leave in sufficient time, rinse off. No eating or drinking other than water while in place.

There is some literature on this. It would take more than maybe 8hrs a day per literature I have read.

No reason to stop playing clarinet. Find a dentist that understands what is required for playing wind instruments.

From: A clarinetist trained as dentist. Worked a lot with young people. Involved in 'music medicine' .

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