Pushing Teeth at Night
Pushing Teeth at Night
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.
Re: Pushing Teeth at Night
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
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.
Re: Pushing Teeth at Night
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.
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
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.
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
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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