Pushing Teeth at Night

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Pushing Teeth at Night

Post by sunnyjeff » Mon Oct 12, 2015 11:28 am

I have had Sleep Apnea and have bee using a CPAP for almost three years. I am a grinder and a mouth breather. I use a 'PapCap' to keep my mouth closed and have used a mouth guard for my top teeth in the past. In the last six months I have been pushing on my upper teeth and grinding heavily. My front teeth seem loose and pushing out further (I already have an overbite). My speech has been affected and I have a hard time speaking some words at times. I have yet to see the dentist but would like some advice from the community. Thanks.

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Re: Pushing Teeth at Night

Post by LSAT » Mon Oct 12, 2015 11:35 am

I don't know how CPAP masks would make your front teeth push out further..there have been reports of tight masks pushing teeth in and changing the bite....See the dentist.

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Re: Pushing Teeth at Night

Post by sunnyjeff » Mon Oct 12, 2015 11:59 am

I use the nasal pillows to get the air in. I think this all started when I switched for a brief time to a mask that covered my nose. I had a terrible time with air leakage and had to tighten the straps to the point of being uncomfortable. I stopped using it after a few days, but in my mind, I have been pushing ever since.

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Re: Pushing Teeth at Night

Post by lc96 » Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:09 pm

My mask was never tight, but my tongue (being pushed forward in keeping airway clear) was forcing teeth outward.

Wore braces for two years to correct, now use a retainer on upper teeth at night. Maybe consult with dentist.

Search this site for other threads talking about teeth movement.

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Re: Pushing Teeth at Night

Post by chunkyfrog » Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:04 pm

Difficulty speaking may have nothing at all to do with physical structure or cpap masks.
SEE A DOCTOR, or several. Please give them a chance to rule out a stroke.
You have my permission to go to an ER. Now.

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Re: Pushing Teeth at Night

Post by SewTired » Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:33 pm

See an orthodontist about tongue thrust. A dentist doesn't have the right training to help. Do it before your teeth are ruined.

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