tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517280471926035043.post1591416225792522460..comments2023-10-19T03:45:57.790-04:00Comments on My Life and Sleep Apnea: Sleep apnea and bruxismDavid Stillwagonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00098903299638539350noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517280471926035043.post-81891384756597927012010-09-09T02:35:55.527-04:002010-09-09T02:35:55.527-04:00thanks!thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01188927407982119220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517280471926035043.post-4940691028004812962009-09-09T17:46:05.147-04:002009-09-09T17:46:05.147-04:00I hadn't ever heard about cpap machines having...I hadn't ever heard about cpap machines having an effect on making teeth loose. I'll have to look into that.<br />thanks for the commentDavid Stillwagonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098903299638539350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517280471926035043.post-57222390674219456652009-09-09T15:38:02.941-04:002009-09-09T15:38:02.941-04:00I have been using a CPAP machine for over 10 years...I have been using a CPAP machine for over 10 years. After a few months the nasal mask seemed like it had become a part of me when I was sleeping. I probably couldn't sleep without it anymore, and for sure my husband couldn't with my loud snoring. Over the years, I have been supplied with several different styles of nose masks, but haven't been checked by a doctor since I first got my diagnosis and machine.<br />Just today when getting my teeth cleaned at the dentist's office, I learned that 2 of my teeth are loose and will eventually need to be pulled. The dentist told me that wearing a CPAP nose mask could be the reason for this happening, since there is no other cause -- like injury or cavities or gum disease. I plan to try using the CPAPPro if I can get approval from my insurance company. Comments on this? Has anyone else had this problem?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517280471926035043.post-68145263399915877212009-08-10T10:42:12.899-04:002009-08-10T10:42:12.899-04:00Golfgurl,
I know what you mean about the cpap mask...Golfgurl,<br />I know what you mean about the cpap mask feeling uncomfortable, but please don't give up. <br />good luck, keep in touchDavid Stillwagonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098903299638539350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517280471926035043.post-89103492313728288632009-08-10T08:17:44.866-04:002009-08-10T08:17:44.866-04:00I have sleep apnea but refuse to where the cpap ma...I have sleep apnea but refuse to where the cpap machine... I've tried four different masks... but it is uncomfortable, I've just given it up. I prefer to toss and turn and listen to the radio most nights. Sigh.GolfGurlhttp://www.golfgurls.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517280471926035043.post-27782214517954738232009-08-09T17:09:50.055-04:002009-08-09T17:09:50.055-04:00Yes, I had very bad bruxism all the years my sleep...Yes, I had very bad bruxism all the years my sleep apnea was undiagnosed. Many people will clinch their teeth when they are struggling hard to do something physical, for example, moving a grand piano. When you have obstructive sleep apnea, you struggle hard to breathe. You are flexing your stomach muscles, your diaphragm, and your chest muscles. Some people just instinctively clench their teeth at the same time.<br /><br />Once I became successful with CPAP therapy, my bruxism stopped.<br /><br />RoosterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com