... 3. i then woke up repeatedly to dry mouth. here's the "accessories" i use when masking up for sleep. i use a firm foam cervical collar 4". i use scuncis for my mouth. scunci method here-https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=1089718&f=1&t=112758&p=1086133&hilit=+waveforms#p1086296 i use a small ...

I couldn't manage without tape. I also use Zonker's Scunci method to keep the tape functioning even when it would otherwise loosen. (I cut out ear holes in a broad Scunci headband than position it across my taped mouth and use a couple of bobby pins ...

I couldn't manage without tape. I also use Zonker's Scunci method to keep the tape functioning even when it would otherwise loosen. (I cut out ear holes in a broad Scunci headband than position it across my taped mouth and use a couple of bobby pins in back to keep it in place.)

Miss Emerita wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:44 am

....and then I put the Scunci over my mouth and put a little tension on it, holding it in place with a pair of bobby pins. You might not even need the bobby pins.

hmmm, i just may try that. my scuncis are getting a bit loose and i can't seem to find a source for new ones.

My tape (Somnifix) would also loosen at the corners of my mouth. Now I use the tape AND a simplified version of the Scunci method Zonker mentions. I cut earholes, and then I put the Scunci over my mouth and put a little tension on it, holding it in place with a pair of bobby pins. ...

instead of tape, may i recommend the scunci method?

viewtopic.php?p=1089718&f=1&t=112758&p= ... s#p1086296

zonker wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:04 pm

every time i find a new dentist or hygienist, they feel compelled to comment on it.

Things you don't want to hear.

I had a foot surgeon say to me, "Sit tight. I want my partner to see this."

... leave my tongue there throughout the day so hopefully one day my body gets used to it and leaves it there while im asleep. That or hopefully the scunci trick works. let me know if the scuncis work!

... leave my tongue there throughout the day so hopefully one day my body gets used to it and leaves it there while im asleep. That or hopefully the scunci trick works.

So initially you werent doing this to prevent chipmunk cheeks but found that it actually worked for that too? seems to. although i also practice putting my tongue tip to the roof of my mouth. that's kinda hard for me as the roof of my mouth has a huge arch in it. so high that every time i find a ne...

Ah ok, dont worry about it i was at work all day today as well. So initially you werent doing this to prevent chipmunk cheeks but found that it actually worked for that too? Ive been trying to transition to using nasal masks because my F20 that i was using has been aggravating my tmj. The only thing...

danissleepy wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:18 pm

I'll check out that scunci method.

discussion started here-
viewtopic/t186785/Preventing-Chipmunk-C ... bands.html

if you wanna see what's up.

Yesterday felt pretty average. I'll check out that scunci method. I can't imagine having mouth leaks, I'm using that hypafix tape and it seals up super tight. I'm pretty sure the leak is just the seal from the pillow to my nostrils. When I wake up ...

... post and didnt want to hijack the thread. Just had a couple questions for you if u dont mind. I dont know if its an old pic but do you still use 2 scuncis to prevent chipmunk cheeks? What pressure do you use? Has wearing the scuncis over time caused any tmj issues for you? Do you cut the holes ...

... post and didnt want to hijack the thread. Just had a couple questions for you if u dont mind. I dont know if its an old pic but do you still use 2 scuncis to prevent chipmunk cheeks? What pressure do you use? Has wearing the scuncis over time caused any tmj issues for you? Do you cut the holes ...