Dry Mouth

epirn · Post by **epirn** » Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:22 pm

Just changed to the Amara View FFM last PM. Worked rather well. I also use the AirFit 10 FFM. With both masks I have been waking up with a very dry mouth. I have a heated humidifier and have increased the temp to 83 and humidity to 6. Any other suggestions?

Sir NoddinOff · Post by **Sir NoddinOff** » Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:24 pm

Your are most likely mouth breathing during long periods of the night... unless you can stop it you're probably going to continue to get dry mouth. I like this mouth moisturizing gel and use it every night. A tube lasts me about a month.

http://www.dentist.net/products/orajel- ... rizing-gel

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epirn · Post by **epirn** » Tue Jan 05, 2016 3:24 pm

Definitely a mouth breather and most likely will not be able to stop. Will not add a chin strap as it has been enough of a challenge getting used to the FFM and this whole CPAP stuff!! Will give the mouth gel a try, thank you.

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curems · Post by **curems** » Tue Jan 05, 2016 3:28 pm

I'm not a mouth breather but tried FFMs because of fitting problems with masks. I get terrible dry mouth only when I use a FFM. I tried Xylimelts and they did help some.

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Tue Jan 05, 2016 3:39 pm

Sir NoddinOff wrote:http://www.dentist.net/products/orajel- ... rizing-gel

Hmmm. That price is now lower than drugstore.com. If I actually sign in, will it still show free shipping?

Sir NoddinOff · Post by **Sir NoddinOff** » Tue Jan 05, 2016 6:53 pm

ChicagoGranny wrote:
Sir NoddinOff wrote:http://www.dentist.net/products/orajel- ... rizing-gel
Hmmm. That price is now lower than drugstore.com. If I actually sign in, will it still show free shipping?

Yes, you did once mention you found a cheaper place to buy it... probably drugstore.com. As I recall I've only bought from dentist.net once and I just signed on as a guest. I think I bought enough for free shipping. They do still have free shipping for over $75... I just checked. Maybe save a few bucks by starting an account? Worth a try.

From my own experience, I've found that just using half the recommended amount per night works for me, but then I don't inadvertently swallow it, need a drink at night or otherwise spit it out, etc. I really like that it lasts all night - unlike the other major brand, Biotene.

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Tue Jan 05, 2016 7:05 pm

Sir NoddinOff wrote:From my own experience, I've found that just using half the recommended amount per night works for me, but then I don't inadvertently swallow it, need a drink at night or otherwise spit it out, etc. I really like that it lasts all night - unlike the other major brand, Biotene.

I never read the recommended amount. Like a man - never read the directions.

It seems if I use too much, some of it will leak out and siphon the whole bunch out. Small amounts seem better.

A tube lasts me three weeks. You?

Due to an unrelated problem, I usually sleep 5.5 to 6.0 hours before I get out of bed and move around for a few minutes. It is often that I reapply Oragel when returning to bed. I probably don't need to, but it is somewhat of a security blanket that helps me fall back to sleep.

MarcoSil · Post by **MarcoSil** » Wed Jan 06, 2016 4:44 pm

I had a real problem with dry mouth, no matter what mask I used. Had my septum straightened and turbinates cleaned up which was a major improvement on my ability to breath through my nose, but still the dry mouth. I am currently using the Dreamwear nasal mask and really like it.

Solved my dry mouth problem by using teeth guards which I fill with Biotine Oral balance gel before going to sleep. Voila, no more dry mouth. I'll try the oraljel as well.

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