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08-28-2014 08:34 PM
I have sleep apnea and wear a mouth guard at night to keep my lower jaw from relaxing and blocking my airway.
My problem is that this makes my mouth so dry that I'm getting sores in my mouth and on my tongue.
Does anyone else have this problem? What can I do so my mouth doesn't dry out so much??
Thank you
08-28-2014 08:42 PM
One product that is being advertised on TV and I use - is Biotene (spelling?) in several options: sprays, etc. Check at your local drug store as there may be other products available. If one doesn't work for you - try another.
Good Luck My cousin uses one of those machines for sleeping but don't know if she also experiences dry mouth. My problem is from medication.
08-28-2014 08:43 PM
I am assuming you have had at least 1 sleep study to get this diagnosis. If so has your doctor prescribed a CPAP that uses water to keep your mouth from getting dry. I have had 6 sleep studies done with 3 saying I had sleep apnea and 3 coming back negative for it. I wore a CPAP for about a year and after that time my doctor ordered another sleep study(#6) and it came back negative.
I decided to stick with the negative and got rid of the CPAP with the doctor agreeing with my decision. I tried several different masks until I got the right one for my face. My CPAP unit had the water reservoir which kept my mouth from getting dry.
08-28-2014 11:43 PM
08-28-2014 11:55 PM
I'm assuming your machine has a humidifier? That provides some moisture. Maybe your nightguard needs adjusting. Worth a try.
I wear a nightguard on the upper teeth because I clench and use a cpap. It made all the difference in my nighttime rest.
08-29-2014 12:50 AM
I never knew I had sleep apnea until a friend suggested I might. A sleep study confirmed it. I was prescribed a CPAP machine with humidifier. What a game changer!!! Insurance covers the CPAP and supplies and I can't imagine a night without it.
As a dental hygienist, I've known and prescribed OTC Biotene products for years. They have toothpaste, rinses, gum, lozenges, ointments, but with dry mouth due to sleep apnea gasping, Biotene may not solve the problem. The products will ease your mouth discomfort. The products are found at all drugstores, grocery stores, etc. The packaging is white with blue lettering.
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