I have severe TMJ and have worn a dental appliance similar to a mouth guard 24/7 since 1987. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 3 years ago. I have had no difficulty wearing my dental appliance while using my CPAP. I use a nasal pillow with mouth tape. I was advised by both my dentist and my phy...

In your first post, you did not mention that you wear an MAD. That raises a bunch of new questions: Were you using your MAD before you started CPAP? If so, for how long? Was it aggravating your TMJ before you started using a full face mask? Or did you start with both near the same time? A mandibular...

I have a severe TMJ disorder caused by a faulty TMJ implant that was recalled by the FDA in 1990. I was told by my dentist and my physical therapist that I could not use a full face mask due to pressure on my jaw. I use a nasal pillow mask. I also use mouth tape to keep my mouth closed and prevent m...

Chunky, I have very recently begun using an electric nail manicure file burr to do minor adjustments on my dental appliance. I have decades of experience with a dental appliance, and I started VERY VERY carefully. I know what I'm doing, and I know the limits of what I can do with my appliance and wh...

I have severe TMJ and have worn a dental appliance similar to a mouth guard 24/7 since 1987. Yes, you can "fix" minor issues with your appliance yourself. I use a file rather than sandpaper, but either would work. I think a file would give you more fine control than sandpaper. For me, a flat nail fi...

Thanks so much! I wonder if the liners might help with the shifting and leaks of the cradle? I'm not so sure the nasal pillow liners would help as the biggest problem was the pressure, not the contact of the silicone on skin (though I could see that potentially becoming a problem long term). For me...

I started out with a Resmed nasal pillow, and got sores and pimples under my nostrils. I then tried the Respironics Nuance Pro nasal pillow mask.The Nuance Pro was much softer and "squishier", much better for me. I also added RemZzz's liners for nasal masks. They are thin cotton knit, like T-shirt m...

I wear a dental appliance on my top teeth 24/7. The only time it is out of my mouth is when I brush my teeth. This has been true for about 30 years. The damage that the TMJ implants did to my joints radically changed my occlusion (bite), and only a few of my teeth touch when I bite down. I have to h...

I have a severe TMJ disorder caused by a faulty TMJ implant that was recalled by the FDA in 1990. I sleep with earplugs, and have for years. As far as I know, the only way that earplugs can "make TMJ worse" is if they push or put pressure against the joint. This can cause pain/discomfort but does no...

As a young teen I fell about 15 or 20 feet off of a rope swing and landed in such a way that I hit my face specifically my jaw. I’ve had braces, root canals, tooth extraction and an implant. I go to the dentist for a simple cleaning, and my jaw hurts for about two weeks. It’s possible that the liga...

I tried X mouth tape from Amazon before getting the machine and it didn't bother me very much. You think it could help with the jaw clenching? With the machine on and full mask or just nasal pillow it's so hard to breath through the mouth that I might as well just forget about using the mouth at ni...

I have a severe TMJ (jaw joint) condition, and was told by my doctors that I could not use a full face mask due to pressure on my jaw. I use mouth tape with my nasal pillow to keep my mouth closed and prevent mouth leaks. I have found that my jaw is actually able to relax against the mouth tape, and...

I used Somnifix for several months. Then, I tried the X-shaped sleep tape which is sold through Amazon. I tried it because it is so much cheaper than Somnifix. It turned out to be easier to apply, and it works well. AYS, YMMV. That's so interesting! I did it the other way: started with X-shaped tap...

Doesn't the vent let air blow out of you mouth? Isn't the air blowing out of the vent the reason you don't get chipmunk cheeks? I know that in my case, even a small loose corner in the tape will let air blow out, and I will wake up from my mouth getting all dry. If I could try the Somnifix (they do...

RE: mouth tape: I use Somnifix mouth tape. It is designed and made specifically for mouth taping. It has a gentle adhesive, yet for me it sticks all night. I am even able to use one for an afternoon nap, remove it and set it aside, and use that same piece again for that night. It is very important f...