chicago brass dentist?

trombapiccola · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:42 pm Post subject: chicago brass dentist?

Does anybody know any dentists in Chicago that specialize in brass players? I heard that they are out there... Thanks!

XrRydr · Veteran Member Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Posts: 112 Location: GA

how would a dentist hwo specializes in brass players be any different? Do brass players have different dental needs?
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Don Herman rev2 · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 1:41 pm Post subject:

I don't know any (Monument's a bit far from Chicago), but they are out there. I suggest you post in the Lounge -- this isn't exactly a pedagogy question.

XrRydr -- There are "brass friendly" dentists who are better acquainted with our needs and afflictions. It's not that we have different needs, though there are some now and then (callouses/cysts from playing, etc.), but some dentists understand our concerns and need to play. They may simply may take more care with our lips (maybe you've never had a lip sliced by a hygenist who said "oops, sorry, it'll be ok in a few days, just a little scar on the inside, nobody will see"). Sometimes, they can suggest alternative, more "brass-friendly" procedures. And, sometimes, they can handle major chop trauma better than your average dentist.

HTH - Don
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trombapiccola · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 5:19 pm Post subject:

Thanks Senor Herman. That's what I meant, 'brass friendly'. In the past I heard some guys talking about "brass dentists" who move the teeth around in order to better the air stream, so to speak. Like for example, when Bud was in a car accident and knocked some teeth out, who did he go to see?

Thanks,
TP

jhatpro · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 5:41 pm Post subject:

There's a dentist in Lombard named Jim Mayo who played trumpet at the University of Illinois. He doesn't specialize in treating brass players but he would be more familiar with their needs than most. He's also a young guy who may be more up on current treatment modalities, including implants, than older practitioners.
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FTee · Veteran Member Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 455

What does Dr. Mayo call his practice, the "Mayo Clinic?" Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Don Herman rev2 · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 9:44 pm Post subject:

Cute, but the Mayo Clinic is in Minnesota.
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jhatpro · Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:32 am Post subject:

Yeah, people are always kidding him about his "Mayo Clinic." And when he and I play tennis doubles and he calls one out I like to say, "Mayo nays."
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"The notes are there - find them.” Mingus

2021 Martinus Geelan Custom
2005 Bach 180-72R
1965 Getzen Eterna Severinsen
1946 Conn Victor
1998 Scodwell flugel
1986 Bach 181 cornet
1954 Conn 80A cornet
2002 Getzen bugle

FTee · Veteran Member Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 455

Don "Corleone" Herman,

I "mayo" be dumb, but I ain't stupid. As a lifetime Chicagoan, I know the Mayo Clinic is in Minnesota, home of the "Wikings."

PhatMon · Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 6:56 am Post subject:

Is it Wikings or Viqueens??? I am a Raider fan now since they got rid of the Freak...All I need is my # 18 black and silver....

Always liked him his attitude never bothered me
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Mikeytrpt · Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:31 am Post subject:

Viqueens.............

And Tice just got fined for ticket scalping.
Sending the spoiled brat to Oakland was just what the Vikes needed. Let the Oakland cops have a crack at hiim........

Go Packers!

Don Herman rev2 · Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:29 am Post subject:

That's Mr. Corleone to you... OK, I figured you knew, my sense of humor gets me in trouble now and then.

As for the Vikings, I used to live in Duluth, MN, and remember when the Vikings were great! Now, of course, I live in CO, home of the almighty Broncos... Why just last year, they almost made it into... something. What were we talkng about? Is it related to sound-based trumpet pedagogy? I think I'm going to have to move this thread, simply because I don't have a good football team to talk about at the moment...

Onwards - Don
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PhatMon · Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:30 am Post subject:

I really feel raiders are gonna do good this year....THE FREAK IS IN THE HOUSE..........
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FTee · Veteran Member Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 455

Signor Corleone Herman,

You may not have a football team worth rooting for, but you do have nice scenery out there. I love Colorado.

Full disclosure: this post had nothing to do with the trumpet.

josephus07 · Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 11:09 pm Post subject:

There is a brass dentist in Chicago that advertises in ITG.

You might also see if you can contact some of the CSO guys.