[Trombone-l] Teeth & trombones

[David Bobroff]

> I need your advice. My dentist said that he has to remove the bottom 2 front teeth. He said that one of my options was to replace the bad teeth with tooth implants. However, the cost is too high to warrant at my age (72) and financial status.
> 
> I'm concerned about being able to continue playing. Could I play with a bridge? Or a denture?
> 
> I have a consultation with him scheduled next month and I need time to consider viable options.
> 
> Thanks;
> 
> Stan
> Trombonist-in-Training 

I would think that a bridge would be more likely to stand up to the
pressure of a trombone mouthpiece.  I have a trombone playing friend who
has a bridge.  Also, Ernest Glover, formerly of the Cincinnati Symphony
wore dentures.  Your mileage may vary...

The teeth in question can't be capped/crowned?

David Bobroff