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Mouth Splints and CPAP
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Mouth Splints and CPAP
I have to wear an acrylic mouth splint at night because of TMJ problems. Does anyone know if wearing one causes a difference in any of the SH chart readings?
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RE: Mouth Splints and CPAP
(12-10-2016, 10:15 AM)kingskid Wrote: I have to wear an acrylic mouth splint at night because of TMJ problems. Does anyone know if wearing one causes a difference in any of the SH chart readings?
Short answer is NO it doesn't make any difference to your xPAP therapy or the SH charts.
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(12-10-2016, 12:21 PM)robysue Wrote:
(12-10-2016, 10:15 AM)kingskid Wrote: I have to wear an acrylic mouth splint at night because of TMJ problems. Does anyone know if wearing one causes a difference in any of the SH chart readings?
Short answer is NO it doesn't make any difference to your xPAP therapy or the SH charts.

That's good to know, thanks!
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