tooth extractions and CPAP

[bouncer]

Does anyone know if tooth extractions likely to take longer to heal with CPAP use? I'm wondering if the pressure could dislodge the forming blood clots over the healing wounds and cause painful "dry sockets".
Just about to have all my teeth extracted and have already had a lot of pain with the first two.

[chunkyfrog]

You might want to run this past your dentist.
There may even be be a temporary insert/dressing to wear for a few nights.

[khauser]

Does anyone know if tooth extractions likely to take longer to heal with CPAP use? I'm wondering if the pressure could dislodge the forming blood clots over the healing wounds and cause painful "dry sockets".
Just about to have all my teeth extracted and have already had a lot of pain with the first two.

As I recall, dentists tell you not to suck on anything because it can pull the clot out. Higher pressure should be fine. Also, without your CPAP your mouth will probably dry out, possibly contributing to clotting failure and something called Dry Socket, which is terribly painful.

[BlackSpinner]

Not a problem. I had one out and it wasn't any issue at all. If you have a full face mask make sure you are not mouth breathing those first few nights.

[pikov22]

Does anyone know if tooth extractions likely to take longer to heal with CPAP use? I'm wondering if the pressure could dislodge the forming blood clots over the healing wounds and cause painful "dry sockets".
Just about to have all my teeth extracted and have already had a lot of pain with the first two.

I just had an implant done and the CPAP had no effect on healing. I use nose pillows so the air doesn't get near the implant site. YMMV if you use a full-face mask.

[zoocrewphoto]

I had y last 3 wisdom teeth removed in December. Two didn't hurt at all afterward. One ached for a few days as that one took more work to get out.

I did skip the cpap the first night and part of a couple following nights. It wasn't causing any problems other than I could not get a ice pack over my lower jaw with the mask on. The air didn't bother me at all.

Not sure how this would affect all teeth being removed. I would talk to your dentist if you use a full face mask.

[CowFish]

You might want to run this past your dentist.

I think most dentists don't have a clue about CPAP.

Even the ones who sell apnea appliances only hear from patients who don't learn how to use CPAP properly. These dentists only hear the bad things from people who failed or would not try and therefore they have big misconceptions about CPAP.

[cflame1]

I had one pulled. Only issue that I had was that the strap was right above where the tooth was pulled. Was extremely sore for a day or so. No other issues.

[Feline]

I just had my last two wisdom teeth taken out. Had no problems, didn't need any of the prescibed pain medication or even a Tylenol. I did have some tenderness and swelling so I skipped the CPAP for that night, and slept lousy as a result. Went back to it the next day, with no problems. I should mention that these two teeth were fully erupted and not impacted, and it's the impacted ones that are more likely to give you problems. My dentist had been nagging me for years to get rid of these things, and they finally became a nuisance, so I had them out. It's two weeks now, and I'm pretty much back to normal. The other two went about 25 years ago, and acually did have a problem, so that was a bit painful, but still manageable. That was long before CPAP, of course.