NJtrpt

Hi,
I am having dental challenges which is somewhat affecting my playing and more so affecting my morale. My issue is that I have a strong sensation of 'vibration' in one of my top 2 front teeth. My dentist has said that I am in good dental health and that my teeth are 'solid', within the normal range. He thinks the sensation my be from the fact that the roots on the top 4 front teeth a significantly shorter, caused by braces when I was a child.

My teeth do not move or wiggle, but the vibration in this tooth is pretty uncomfortable, sometimes mildly painful. The sensation is strongest when I pick up the horn for the first time during the day. As I play, it does mimimize, but never goes away.

At my dentist's recommendation I had the top 6 teeth splinted together (the cannine roots are normal length). The only thing this really accomplished is that I need to have the splint repaired every 2 yrs or so as the bonding material (covering the splint) that breaks away over time.

At this point Im guessing my only option is to get a mold of my teeth made and then get the to get the top 6 teeth capped into a single unit. My dentist did say this would make the upper teeth more solid/stable. Needless to say, I do know the potential re-work I will have to do if the caps vary greatly from my own teeth size,shape.

Anyone ever experience a similar sensation OR have dental caps? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
Paul