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Teeth messed up from shooting???

jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
edited August 2002 in General Discussion
About a year, maybe two years ago, my dentist noticed that my front upper teeth have vertical cracks running their length. He asked me if I smashed my jaw into something. I told him no and was as puzzled as he. Now I am starting to notice an upper right molar seems a little loose. Hey, I'm only 23! I brush 2 to 3 times a day, floss once, and gargle 30 sec with listerine. I can't figure out what the heck the problem could be... and then I started to wonder. Do you suppose that the recoil from shooting high power rifle could be loosening/cracking my teeth? I can't picture it as I hardly rest the rifle on my jaw, but my cheek DOES rest on it; there is no pain or anything and I only shoot perhaps once every other week and then shoot 30-60 rounds of highpower. Mostly bolt action, 30-06 power class. I am at a loss here. While my Grandfather had a whole set of false teeth by the time he was my age, no one else in my gene pool had such bad teeth. Genetics or? Any ideas?

"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf
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  • will270winwill270win Member Posts: 4,845
    edited November -1
    No way it's the shooting. Do you maybe grind or grit your teeth while you sleep?


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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    I wondered if I might be grinding my teeth, but the dentist said no, it didn't look like it. Next time I'm back at my parent's house for the night maybe I'll ask them to poke their head in the room and give a listen now and again. I can't afford to have a tooth replaced, I haven't got any dental insurance right now!

    "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf
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  • twinstwins Member Posts: 647 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Do you use whitening tooth paste?



    Never had a problem from shooting, other than not enough of it.
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  • agloreaglore Member Posts: 6,012
    edited November -1
    Well after shooting some of the cartridges that I have been shooting over the years, I should be toothless by now. Is your dentist sure that you don't have a Peridontal health problem.

    AlleninAlaska

    He who dares not offend cannot be honest.
    -- Thomas Paine
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  • Shootist3006Shootist3006 Member Posts: 4,171
    edited November -1
    quote: Mostly bolt action, 30-06 power class.

    No way the mild-mannered .30-06 caused your dental problems. Give your grandfather's history, I suspect your problem is genetic.

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  • n4thethrilln4thethrill Member Posts: 366 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    the only time i've seen anyone get their teeth messed up while they were shooting was from them shooting off their mouth lol

    you can be king or street sweeper but everyone is going to dance with the reaper

    Edited by - n4thethrill on 08/19/2002 01:41:57
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Jon, if shooting caused teeth to fall out, there'd be a whole bunch of people your age & younger lined up for plastic replacements, to say nothing of us old fogies. Suggest you make inquiries about the reasons for your Grandfather's loss and schedule an exam with a peridontist. You could also write a dental school (Tufts in Medford MA is one of the best) and ask them what might cause the vertical cracks - that is very unusual and I suspect in the long term the greater cause of problems.
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  • 4GodandCountry4GodandCountry Member Posts: 3,968
    edited November -1
    You are supposed to place the butt of your rifle firmly into your shoulder,"not your mouth". Who taught you how to aim? lol...

    When Clinton left office they gave him a 21 gun salute. Its a damn shame they all missed....
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Make certain the weapon is unloaded.Ahd shoulder your Rifle the way you usually do,then you will likely find your error.Then break yourself from doing it.


    Best!!

    Rugster


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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    do you chew ice cubes or hard candy often? Dentist just told me he has found stress fractures from me doing that. The physical composition of ice, causes it to be the worst thing you can cheww for your teeth.

    A great rifle with a junk scope,....is junk.
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  • mbrookmbrook Member Posts: 128 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    So now I know why the "old timers" at my range are missing their teeth!!

    "When one responsibly procures his family's dinner by hand, each meal becomes a sacred rite. It is good, and so is the feast!" --Ted Nugent
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  • doomsknight62doomsknight62 Member Posts: 239 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A decent shotgun with a rear pistol grip and a magnum shell can really work your teeth over. When I was younger, I found this out the hard way- knocked one front tooth pretty good and chipped it even better. In addition, it cut my mouth, so blood was going everywhere, and the blow to the head gave me low-grade whiplash. But short of actual, physical contact between the wood/polymer and your face, I don't think you would actually rattle anything loose.

    Thank God I learned my lesson!

    " God is in His Heaven, All is Right in the World. "
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