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by Hopeful2
Wed Nov 20, 2019 2:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: can Soreness inside of my mouth be from wearing cpap mask ?
Replies: 7
Views: 665

Re: can Soreness inside of my mouth be from wearing cpap mask ?

@chunckyfrog Thanks for the advice. I do clean my plastic aligner trays after I remove them and before I put them back in. I did however look at the spot I think is rubbing against my inner cheek and it seems to be rather sharp. Maybe I can ask orthodontist to smooth it somehow. They are free of any...
by Hopeful2
Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: can Soreness inside of my mouth be from wearing cpap mask ?
Replies: 7
Views: 665

Re: can Soreness inside of my mouth be from wearing cpap mask ?

I floss and brush after every meal - these are invisalign braces .These trays pop out so I can eat and I brush floss and put them back in. Regular metal braces would probably cause more discomfort- I’m not sure It is probably the way the mask is fitting over my face puts pressure on the spot that is...
by Hopeful2
Wed Nov 20, 2019 11:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Been sent my full results for mild sleep apnea.
Replies: 31
Views: 14272

Re: Been sent my full results for mild sleep apnea.

It seems I have similar situation as was put on CPAP therapy for mild to moderate sleep apnea by a pulmonologist. But the results were from a home study. After seeing the pulmonologist and starting therapy I decided to see ENT because of my chronic nasal congestion at night due to allergies. I now w...
by Hopeful2
Wed Nov 20, 2019 10:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: can Soreness inside of my mouth be from wearing cpap mask ?
Replies: 7
Views: 665

Re: can Soreness inside of my mouth be from wearing cpap mask ?

Thanks Julie! I agree that the soreness is most likely due to my invisalign braces I appreciate your quick response. 🙂
by Hopeful2
Wed Nov 20, 2019 9:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: can Soreness inside of my mouth be from wearing cpap mask ?
Replies: 7
Views: 665

can Soreness inside of my mouth be from wearing cpap mask ?

I have a sore spot inside of my mouth on upper left side between my teeth and cheek area . I am wondering if it is from where the nasal mask presses against my face at night . Has anyone else experienced this? I also wear Invisalign braces and that might be part of issue . I see my pulmonologist in ...
by Hopeful2
Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting droplets out of tubing after cleaning
Replies: 45
Views: 13672

Re: Getting droplets out of tubing after cleaning

Thank you everyone for your replies! I really appreciate it and am so glad I found cpaptalk.com 😊
by Hopeful2
Sat Sep 21, 2019 5:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting droplets out of tubing after cleaning
Replies: 45
Views: 13672

Re: Getting droplets out of tubing after cleaning

Hi! I’m new here and new to CPAP. I just washed my tubing for the first time as recommended by manufacturer and clinician. I was very nervous about doing it correctly and after I was done rinsing tubing w soap and water as instructed I found that I could not get all water droplets out of tubing . I ...