Gums now hurting

[Allessio77]

Suddenly in the last two days, when flossing my teeth, the floss feels like small knives cutting into my gums.

I am trying to figure out if this is a side effect of my therapy.

I have been using my device for just over 6 months with great success and little problem (save some Aerophagia--but that is a different issue!). Good AHI, no leaks, no dry mouth, complete compliance.

I use the F20 FFM. I have always used the ACT Dry Mouth Rinse before putting on my mask (to prevent an event such as this!).
The humidification is set at 4 which seems OK. I also use a Dr Dakota Cervical Collar.

Has anyone else had this problem. Any suggestions on what to do about this situation?

Do I need to stop therapy for a while to let my gums heal?

I don't want the pain, I don't want to stop flossing, and certainly don't want to lose any teeth!

[OpalRose]

Since you are not mouth breathing and don’t have dry mouth, then I don’t see how Cpap can cause bleeding problems with your gums.

Probably time to see your dentist.

[PaulaO2]

What Opal said. If your data has not changed, then it is not CPAP related.

[Allessio77]

Thanks to all who replied.

By the 4th day, the pain had receded. The only thing I did was to use my ACT Dry Mouth Rinse more often, and have a very light touch with my floss. Hope it is gone forever.

[Marillion]

I would definitely get your dentist to take a look. Can't hurt...well the looking anyways.