Another good board recommendation is the cervical collar...

[MeToo]

I have noticed cervical collars being mentioned more frequently and for $12 or so I thought "why not?" And guess what, it helps! When I replace this one, I will get one that doesn't have a dip in the chin so as to make the side and back smaller and less likely to interfere with my mask. I can explain better if someone wants.

HOWEVER, I am finding that I grind my teeth when wearing my collar. I was about to buy a mouth guard and I just realized that it would be under the part of my upper lip that my Activa nasal mask rests on. Does anyone here have a mouth guard recommendation that works for nasal masks? The type that dentists make seem slimmer than the ones you can readily buy online or in a sporting goods store, but they are costly. Will go that route if needed, but I don't want to spend the money only to find that it doesn't work.

Thanks all.
MeToo

[Gryphon]

Do you have a "Dollar Tree" near were you live?

https://www.dollartree.com/Plackers-Sto ... /index.pro

My wife had a problem before she had dental work done were she was grinding her teeth. We found these at the dollar tree and for a buck each - you can't beat the price.

I've tried them. They're not much but they'd keep you from messing up your teeth. Also the fact that they're "not much" means they don't feel bulky in your mouth.

Hope this helps.

[Guest]

Do you have a "Dollar Tree" near were you live?

"Dollar Tree" can be a life saver when you are traveling and forgot something at home.

[chunkyfrog]

Any dollar store can be a big help for forgetful travelers.
Once I forgot my hose hanger--cheap packing tape and hair scrunchies did the trick!

[Gryphon]

Most of the mouth guards on the market were ether way to big... (we're trying to avoid teeth grinding - not protect our teeth during a boxing match)
or they were insanely expensive for what they were. anywhere from 16 to 40 dollars for 1 or 2 guards made just for teeth grinding. So when we saw the product I linked at the dollar store we purchased a whole bunch of them.

On a side note - To add insult to injury we had purchased one of the 20 dollar guards before we knew about the cheap ones and that's the one our dog at the time decided was a perfect chew toy. Not the dollar each guards... No our dog had a discerning pallet and was able to some how know which guard to chew up to cause the most frustration on our part.

It's all good though.

Now we have Cats and they have settled down and stopped chewing on cords and stuff. "Knock on wood..."


I've thought about purchasing a cervical collar to use to see if it would help with mouth breathing. I use a full face mask because of sinus issues but try to keep my mouth closed most of the time - more to protect my gums from drying out. I'll have to get one and see if I like it. They don't seam to be too expensive.

[MeToo]

Thanks Gryphon. The cervical collar helps to keep my mouth closed which is why the grinding is worse. It may help you in this capacity, as well.

[ChicagoGranny]

I am finding that I grind my teeth when wearing my collar.

How do you know you are grinding your teeth? (I assume you are talking about while sleeping.)

[klm49]

I have noticed cervical collars being mentioned more frequently and for $12 or so I thought "why not?" And guess what, it helps! When I replace this one, I will get one that doesn't have a dip in the chin so as to make the side and back smaller and less likely to interfere with my mask. I can explain better if someone wants.

HOWEVER, I am finding that I grind my teeth when wearing my collar. I was about to buy a mouth guard and I just realized that it would be under the part of my upper lip that my Activa nasal mask rests on. Does anyone here have a mouth guard recommendation that works for nasal masks? The type that dentists make seem slimmer than the ones you can readily buy online or in a sporting goods store, but they are costly. Will go that route if needed, but I don't want to spend the money only to find that it doesn't work.

Thanks all.
MeToo

I found most of the mouth guards that cover upper and lower too big and uncomfortable. I found a single layer Clear Mouth Guard by Wilson in Walmart in Sporting goods dept. You warm them in boiling water and form to your teeth. I just use one on upper or lower works good for me.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/WILSON-Mouth ... k/11968966