CPAP Mask and Teeth

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bookworm
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CPAP Mask and Teeth

Post by bookworm » Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:02 pm

I have no gaps in my teeth, but have noticed that when I get up in the morning, my top two front teeth are separating where the mask lays above my upper lip. Does that mean the mask is too big? How do I fix this issue if not?
dx'd: aug 2010
0 central apneas
0 obstructive apneas
35 hypopneas
184 rera's

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squid13
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Re: CPAP Mask and Teeth

Post by squid13 » Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:35 pm

An orthodontics dentist moves your teeth by applying small amounts of pressure over time and eventually gets your teeth in line. I would assume that if you keep to much pressure on your upper teeth night after night you might move them. Maybe try some nasal pillows.

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