Mouth Taping -- Micropore tape hard to start, rips unevenly?

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Mouth Taping -- Micropore tape hard to start, rips unevenly?

Post by stuart1 » Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:34 pm

I've been using the 3M Micropore tape to prevent mouth breathing and it seems to have helped greatly as my AHI has gone down. However, I'm usually trying to rip off a fresh piece in the dark and it is very difficult to start every time. I'll end up with only a partial strip of tape and the remaining part gets wrapped around. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

Or has anyone tried the Micropore tape with the blue dispenser to get a clean cut? Also do people use a 1" roll? Thanks!

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Re: Mouth Taping -- Micropore tape hard to start, rips unevenly?

Post by Julie » Tue Nov 25, 2014 9:23 pm

The trick with any tape roll is to fold over a 1/8 or 1/4" bit before putting it away so you have something to grab immediately, but others use blue painter's tape (which you'd still have to fold) which may be a bit easier to wear - avail. at any hardware or paint store.
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Re: Mouth Taping -- Micropore tape hard to start, rips unevenly?

Post by JDS74 » Tue Nov 25, 2014 9:26 pm

Have you tried folding over a very short piece so you have something to grab?
In the morning make a new flap.

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Re: Mouth Taping -- Micropore tape hard to start, rips unevenly?

Post by stuart1 » Wed Nov 26, 2014 1:04 pm

Thank you both for your ideas! I'll try making a flap to see if it helps.

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Re: Mouth Taping -- Micropore tape hard to start, rips unevenly?

Post by Tatooed Lady » Wed Nov 26, 2014 1:07 pm

Avoid duct tape...a roll of that kept by the bed could raise questions...

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Re: Mouth Taping -- Micropore tape hard to start, rips unevenly?

Post by palerider » Wed Nov 26, 2014 1:54 pm

Tatooed Lady wrote:Avoid duct tape...a roll of that kept by the bed could raise questions...
I've got a roll of black gaffer tape around here *looks around innocently*

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Re: Mouth Taping -- Micropore tape hard to start, rips unevenly?

Post by chunkyfrog » Wed Nov 26, 2014 2:22 pm

Tearing never works for me. (Maybe it's the webs)
I keep scissors handy, also good for loose threads, etc.

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Re: Mouth Taping -- Micropore tape hard to start, rips unevenly?

Post by rogert » Wed Nov 26, 2014 3:52 pm

Blue painters tape...alrighty then, I'll try that.

What about your mouth opening up under the mask? My machine once cranked up gives me chipmunk cheeks and sometimes I wake up with my mouth open and very dry.

I dont mind the dry mouth cause i still feel well rested but am wondering about the therapeutic value? Im on 02 as well. Am I getting max benefit from my cpac with open mouth.

PS I really love what the machine has done for me...just say'en.

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Post by chunkyfrog » Wed Nov 26, 2014 3:59 pm

A moderately dry mouth may not be noticeably uncomfortable, but abundant saliva helps control oral bacteria.
Too dry means gum problems, and my dental insurance was really weaselly about covering it. YMMV,

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Post by rogert » Wed Nov 26, 2014 4:43 pm

Good to know about the dry mouth/gum disease connerctipon...thanks.

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Re: Mouth Taping -- Micropore tape hard to start, rips unevenly?

Post by Sir NoddinOff » Wed Nov 26, 2014 4:54 pm

chunkyfrog wrote:A moderately dry mouth may not be noticeably uncomfortable, but abundant saliva helps control oral bacteria.
Too dry means gum problems, and my dental insurance was really weaselly about covering it. YMMV,
Ditto... a dry mouth is not a good thing to have for more than a short period of time.

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