Does anyone use a chin strap at night for TMJ/jaw pain?

Posted by tisme @tisme, Nov 23 7:41pm

does anyone use a chinstrap at night??

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the rabbits tooth ( as I call it ) sits in the middle of the splint ( glued in at the time the splint is made.). the idea is that it keeps the bottom jaw forward. Any one use such a thing??

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the rabbits tooth ( as I call it ) sits in the middle of the splint ( glued in at the time the splint is made.). the idea is that it keeps the bottom jaw forward. Any one use such a thing??

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I do not have sleep apnea
I have severe insomnia

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I started CPAP therapy 6 months ago. I fought the process, but I can tell you it’s the best thing I ever did. Sleep all night most nights and when I do wake, I go back to sleep easily.

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I started CPAP last December. I have moved to a BIPAP and oxygen. I have some good nights and some bad nights with this system. That said, I am much more optimistic that we are moving to a system that works for me. I started with nasal pillow and have worked my way through several masks ending with a full face mask. I recently had some dental surgery that required me to go back to the nose pillows combining it with the hose from the top which I didn't have the first go round. This time that system is working. I am convinced the hose in the top is best for side/stomach sleepers because it doesn't interfere with arm movement. I have had the oxygen supplement for a week now and feel it is making a difference.

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I started CPAP last December. I have moved to a BIPAP and oxygen. I have some good nights and some bad nights with this system. That said, I am much more optimistic that we are moving to a system that works for me. I started with nasal pillow and have worked my way through several masks ending with a full face mask. I recently had some dental surgery that required me to go back to the nose pillows combining it with the hose from the top which I didn't have the first go round. This time that system is working. I am convinced the hose in the top is best for side/stomach sleepers because it doesn't interfere with arm movement. I have had the oxygen supplement for a week now and feel it is making a difference.

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@dalebout123 I use the full face mask, its not fun when going on your side and hear the psssssssssssssssssst of air escaping ive tried a few others and being a mouth breather plus some of the material used in the partial masks being so thin I had to use the full gace mask. I agree , having used the one where the pipe is at the top is a better idea for side sleepers.

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I do not have sleep apnea
I have severe insomnia

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@merryl123, you might find this discussion to have useful tips for dealing with insomnia:
- Insomnia. What seems to help?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/josephene-i-am-having-terrible-insomnia-as-well-nothing-seems-to-help/

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