cpap mask and denture wearer with problems

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thsasquash
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cpap mask and denture wearer with problems

Post by thsasquash » Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:55 pm

I have a full face mask and a partial one that fits under the nose and for the mouth. I have full dentures and cant wear them at night. I have resolved all leaks except the side of my mouth up to my checks. With no teeth / dentures nothing holds the skin up. I was think of some sort of sports mouth guard to just fill out my checks. Any help i can get will be appreciated. I have been on cpap / bpap over 20 years and am at a high pressure so leaks cause real issues.

Thanks and have some good restful sleep.

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Re: cpap mask and denture wearer with problems

Post by ChicagoGranny » Sun Jan 19, 2025 11:59 am

Have you thought of getting a consultation with a dentist who makes nighttime dentures? Nighttime dentures bring some significant advantages in addition to helping with CPAP.
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Re: cpap mask and denture wearer with problems

Post by Janknitz » Mon Jan 27, 2025 5:42 pm

A sport mouthguard may work--worth a try.

My mom got full dentures at a very young age (she would never say why). She wore her dentures 24/7, never took them out except to brush them twice a day with a toothbrush. When she had surgeries, she insisted the denture cup go with her to the operating room and be put back in her mouth the moment she was conscious.

Is it that you are uncomfortable wearing your dentures at night, or have you been told it's not OK to wear them at night?
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