tooth and sinus pain?

[apuaplz]

I have used CPAP successfully, with a nasal mask. I switched to the Dreamwear Gel, and began experiencing severe upper tooth and sinus pain. Endodontists assured me my teeth were fine, and the ENTs felt the pain was a 'side-effect' of the Cpap treatment. Switching back to a nasal mask (wisp) eliminated the pain. My pressure is about 12-13, FWIW. I have been seeing rave reviews of the Bleep mask, but I am wondering if the air-delivery would feel the same as the Dreamwear Gel. Or possibly having the Dreamwear tubes run across the upper-tooth/sinus area of my cheeks is problematic?? So, my question is: has anyone had a similar experience, and is it related to mask-type? Thanks much!

[D.H.]

I don't' really know how, but if only happens with one type of mask, use the other. It's probably not imaginary.

[OpineCone]

apuaplz, I have had a recent experience which may be related to yours.

Two days ago I started using a Dreamwear Gel mask as a possible replacement for my ResMed P10. The first night was tough because the airflow out of the mask was very noisy and I could not find a way to quiet it down. I did eventually get some sleep when I got used to the noise, but I awoke with pain in my upper and lower jaws and my back teeth, plus a sore throat and a painful swelling under my lower jaw.

I then found a comment on another sleep apnea board suggesting that the airflow noise from the Dreamwear Gel mask can be significantly reduced by pushing the tubing on top of your head towards the back of your head and then tightening the straps to encourage the mask to stay in that position. Last night I tried it. The results were amazing. First, moving the tubing backwards and securing it there reduced the airflow noise by up to 90 per cent. Second, I slept better than I have in months, awaking with a clear head, a lot of energy, and crystal clear vision in both eyes. No jaw pain, no tooth pain, and no swelling under my jaw. I am very much looking forward to trying the technique again tonight.