chin strap

[onward60]

I am trying to find a chin strap. Funds are very limited. My sister sent me this one, the kind she uses.



It stays on for about an hour. When I wake in the night, the back has slipped up and the top has slipped forward and my mouth is open.

According to my dentist, I have some kind of neuralgia or something that causes mouth pain, and there's nothing he can do about it. I cannot use mouth tape. Tightening anything too much hurts. I don't know if I cannot put it on tight enough or if it's just not the strap for me. Can someone give me an idea of what to do?

[Jlfinkels]

Have you considered a soft cervical collar instead? Many of us use them instead of a chinstrap.

Here is an example of the one I use. You can find them much cheaper on Amazon and probably your local pharmacy.

https://www.amazon.com/Caldera-Releaf®- ... B0027CU1PS

[onward60]

Have you considered a soft cervical collar instead? Many of us use them instead of a chinstrap.

Here is an example of the one I use. You can find them much cheaper on Amazon and probably your local pharmacy.

https://www.amazon.com/Caldera-Releaf®- ... B0027CU1PS

That's very interesting. I wonder, will it work for me if I sleep flat on my back? That is the only position my joints tolerate.

[Jlfinkels]

That's very interesting. I wonder, will it work for me if I sleep flat on my back? That is the only position my joints tolerate.

It should work, you will just have to adjust it properly. You may also want to consider a taller collar to help with that and will have to experiment a bit to find the one that works for you. I suggest getting into your normal sleep position and measuring from the top of your breastbone to the bottom of your jaw, then adding an inch to account for collar compression.

[onward60]

That's very interesting. I wonder, will it work for me if I sleep flat on my back? That is the only position my joints tolerate.

It should work, you will just have to adjust it properly. You may also want to consider a taller collar to help with that and will have to experiment a bit to find the one that works for you. I suggest getting into your normal sleep position and measuring from the top of your breastbone to the bottom of your jaw, then adding an inch to account for collar compression.

[RNeil]

Ebay has many chin straps for less than $10. I got one and was happy with it except it was too hot. My wife likes to set the thermostat high.

[McSleepy]

I've been successful in getting my mouth to stay closed by using a silicone mouth guard - it kind of builds an instinctive tendency to bite into it while sleeping, thus preventing my mouth from opening. I also use a homemade chin strap, but I've left it stretch so now it barely holds my chin, but it''s there as a "reminder". I realize not everyone can "train" themselves this way, but I thought it's worth mentioning.

McSleepy