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by maestrogn
Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New TAP PAP mask review
Replies: 279
Views: 76580

Re: New TAP PAP mask review

I would consult with your dentist. A bite plate -- like the one in this device -- is often used to stop grinding. So, as long as the material will hold up, it might be a solution to two of your problems. Because grinding often produces TMJ problems, I'd check with the dentist. It might also be benef...
by maestrogn
Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How much condensation is considered rainout?
Replies: 24
Views: 3436

Re: How much condensation is considered rainout?

I find that condensation in the support body for the pillows in the TAP PAP creates a very disturbing problem. Because of the little moisture droplets near the vent holes, the mask will actually faintly whistle (the acoustic mechanism of a flute!!) and one can clearly hear it inside the head. Of cou...
by maestrogn
Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:56 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New TAP PAP mask review
Replies: 279
Views: 76580

TAP PAP and TMJ

Regarding the TAP PAP and TMJ 1. Are you under the care of a dentist who specializes in TMJ issues? 2. Your bite at night is a critical point for distorting pressure on the TMJ. Therefore, you should take the TAP PAP to your dentist and have him/her fit it. Often, a dentist will bring your mandible ...
by maestrogn
Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bad switch on ResMed S8
Replies: 6
Views: 2857

Bad switch on ResMed S8

The main switch (the one used to turn it on and off) on my ResMed S8 has virtually ceased to work. After I finally got the machine to turn on, I left it and am unplugging and replugging it to use it each night. Two questions: -- Will merely interrupting the AC supply on a regular basis harm the mach...