Newbie Question - Anyone using a mouthpiece/shifting teeth?

[cpapthomas]

Other than those who have responded, is there anyone out there that 1. is using any type of mouthpiece, 2. How long have you used it? 3. Did you have a shifting of the teeth or why are you using that along with the mask? 4. What type of mask are you using? 5. If I got a mouthpiece with my mask, what would you suggest getting? Thank you. All the best.

[jazzer4]

I wear a mouth guard because I grind my teeth. It's made by my dentist. I have no problems with it. It was molded to my teeth so it fits just right, no shifting of my teeth. I use a nasel mask and a chin strap. Took about a week to get used to "all this crap on my head", but I sleep well now and don't grind.

[JZ]

Like jazzer4, I have a "night guard" made by my dentist. I've worn it for at least 12 years, well before beginning CPAP. I'm a tooth clencher, rather than a grinder. My dentist says she has seen patients whose teeth have shifted from pressure from their CPAP mask. I have not had that problem and I don't know how common it is. But I do think that CPAP users should see their dentist regularly, and should choose a dentist who is familiar with apnea and CPAP treatment.

JZ