Filling in bitemarks on mouthpiece...

[Alon Wolman]

What kind of stuff is best to use to fill in bitemarks on an Ebolin
mouthpiece and where can I get some? Thanks.

-Alon

[HOST Comp Tanker]

Well, I had the same problem, although it's not really due to "biting" as much
as it is to do with sharp teeth moving around and digging a ditch during normal
play.

(All of my teeth have some cracking, the residuals of rolling over mines in my
tank in RVN many years ago. Mostly, it affects the molars (I've had a number
split right down the middle from normal chewing in past years), but over time,
it's going to get me on all of them. The incisors (rabbit teeth at top center)
have their share of it too, and my edges have gotten pretty ragged as a
result.)

Out of interest in the problem, I tried filling in the grooves in old
rubber/plastic mouthpieces with a variety of compounds, but only a hard epoxy
stood up against my teeth. (The epoxy also helped knock down a few high spots
on the edges of the teeth...)

Ultimately, I just bought a new mouthpiece to replace the rubber one. When I
started playing a lot in the jazz and big band idioms (idia?), I converted over
to a metal mouthpiece for more "edge" on the sound, and now have a replaceable
"bite plate" that takes care of the problem.

In the end, sometimes you just have to spend some money...
Terry L. Stibal
HOSTCom...@aol.com

[Raymond]

You should get one of those pads to put on the mouthpiece to cushion your
top teeth to prevent such marks... I don't know about filling in ones that
already exist.

-Ray

"Alon Wolman" <al...@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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[mostly alto guy]

I have a almost 40-yr-old Brilhart 7*, with deep toothmarks, and I have
found the perfect solution to your "problem." While I agree with the other
replies, the best thing to use for filling in those bite marks is you own
pearly whites. They'll fit perfectly. Play and enjoy!

"Alon Wolman" <al...@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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[Alon Wolman]

I bite through them.

-Alon

"Raymond" <r...@hivemind.2y.net> wrote in message
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[Alon Wolman]

What kind of 'hard epoxy' did you use and where did you get it?

-Alon

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[sam skelton]

It seems that no one wants to really answer your question. The repair
industry standard for filling in mouthpiece ruts is a product called "jet
magic". It is made by Ferree's Tools in Michigan. You need to establish an
account with them. If you are unable to do so, your local repair wizard
will be able to get some for you. It is a two part epoxy and dries rock
hard. You can then file it and put a rubber patch on top to protect it. I
see that you say you are biting through the rubber patches, have you tried
the clear ones? They are much harder than the black foamy ones and don't
dampen the mouthpiece as much.

good luck,

sam skelton

"Alon Wolman" <al...@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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[Choiliefan]

>What kind of stuff is best to use to fill in bitemarks on an Ebolin
>mouthpiece and where can I get some? Thanks.
>
>-Alon

I've heard two part "JB Weld" is best and available at auto parts stores.
Health & Peace,
Lance

[HOST Comp Tanker]

The only problem with filling things in with something capable of resisting the
abrasive action of your incisors on the filling material is also hard and
strong enough to cause damage to your teeth. Filling the hole and then putting
a bite pad on same would prevent this, but I'm not one that enjoys the
"feeling" of the little thin rubber piece stuck atop my mouthpieces..

Your mileage may vary, but give me the replaceable bite plate any time.
Terry L. Stibal
HOSTCom...@aol.com

[MojoBari]

I use JB Weld too. It dries gray. I like black rubber patches.

A Dentist can sand your teeth a little to reduce the sharpness.