Mouth Drying Out ??

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kb3cxl
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Mouth Drying Out ??

Post by kb3cxl » Thu May 17, 2012 5:49 am

Hello I have a humidifier but I don't or atleast the tech told me my mouth wouldn't get dried out but sometimes if I cant keep my mouth shut in the morning it feels like its going to break its so dry and ideas something easy i might be missing
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Re: Mouth Drying Out ??

Post by NightMonkey » Thu May 17, 2012 6:39 am

This is a common problem. I hope you are using the full face mask shown in your equipment profile and not a nasal interface. Nasal interfaces allow the therapeutic pressure to escape when you mouth breathe.

I use Biotene gel before going to bed. The trick is to place it between the upper teeth and the gums so that it helps all night long. This is not a perfect solution but it is a big help for dry mouth and it is a great preventative for gum disease and dental caries.
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