CPAP use after root canal
I had a root canal procedure in a lower molar a few days ago and have developed tremendous pain in my jaw and radiating down the side of my neck. I use a full face mask, and I'm wondering if the mask straps pressing on me could be causing the pain. I couldn't sleep due to the pain last night and took off the mask - that's when this hypothesis occurred to me. Any insights / similar experiences would be greatly appreciated.
EmilySleeps
RE: CPAP use after root canal
The straps could be pressing on a nerve somewhere. Do you have another style mask to wear?
If the pain continues, circle back and let your dentist know.
RE: CPAP use after root canal
You may have a dry socket. I have been there as well and it is no fun. No fun at all.
Give this a read as it may help. Rinsing with salt water helped me, but in the end I had to go back to get it treated again.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-cond...c-20354382
RE: CPAP use after root canal
IMO this depends on where the root canal is located. Plus, there's trial and error.
I have facial pain. I would prefer not to have a strap that crosses along my jaw line. Currently, I use an F40 and pretty much love it, but there's that strap.... So, I begged for a nasal mask. You'd think this would be a no-brainer, and it would eliminate a bunch of the facial pain, correct? Haha, 2 minutes into the nasal mask, and I have pain shooting down the trigeminal nerve. I whipped it off as fast as I could, but it still killed my whole day. Moral: I'm sticking to my F40, jaw strap and all.
In your position, this is what I would do:
--Top priority: contact the endodontist and find out if the pain needs attention.
--Use icy gel packs
--wrap the jaw straps on the mask with something soft, even if temporarily; if a longer issue, get Pad-a-Cheeks or something similar.
--IMO you might have to forego CPAP for a few days, unless you have a severe case of OSA. IMO root canal pain will mess with breathing and swallowing anyway, because it kind of dominates.
--get a little movement going in your upper back, so tight muscles aren't tugging on neck and jaw muscles. I often apply icy gel pack to my thoracic spine when I have neck, face, and jaw pain.
Good luck!
