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by ElizaNC
Thu Feb 19, 2015 5:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Taping- First time advice?
Replies: 9
Views: 1822

Re: Taping- First time advice?

[quote="OkyDoky"]I haven't taped so I don't have specifics for that but i did buy this little alarm which also has a light. You plug it in the same electrical outlet as your machine and when the electricty go out you will know it. http://www.amazon.com/Powerout-Power-Failure-Alarm-Safety/dp/B00IA9BF...
by ElizaNC
Thu Feb 19, 2015 5:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Taping- First time advice?
Replies: 9
Views: 1822

Taping- First time advice?

I am determined to make the change from a FFM (Liberty) to nasal pillows but am experiencing mouth breathing and am unsure how to proceed. I've tried two types of chin straps and found they make me hot and uncomfortable. I've read posts here about the success many have had with taping. That makes me...
by ElizaNC
Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mouth Breather
Replies: 13
Views: 3122

Re: Mouth Breather

[quote="tuna"]I personally had to train myself too not mouth breathe.. The chin strap was very uncomfortable for me..[/quote How do you "train" yourself not to mouth breathe? I try and fall asleep with my tongue on the roof of my mouth blocking airflow from pillows, but I eventually open my mouth in...
by ElizaNC
Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mirage Liberty Mask Cost $6000 in Ortho Treatment!
Replies: 31
Views: 8813

Re: Mirage Liberty Mask Cost $6000 in Ortho Treatment!

Huh.....I mean that teeth may move even when headgear isnt worn very tight as in my case. Obviously, tighter worn headgear relates to a tighter fitting mask and more pressure on the face. But if you press your full face or hybrid mask into a pillow every night, you are adding additional pressure to ...
by ElizaNC
Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mirage Liberty Mask Cost $6000 in Ortho Treatment!
Replies: 31
Views: 8813

Re: Mirage Liberty Mask Cost $6000 in Ortho Treatment!

Regarding direction of teeth movement, my understanding is the pressure from the mask surrounding the upper lip causes the teeth to be pushed in. The cause of the front teeth moving outward is likely due to tongue pressure that is applied directly behind the front teeth in some cases during treatmen...