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RE: Help with my results - leaks, low AHI, mouth tape - Nightynite - 07-22-2023
I use 1/2 inch wide Johnson & Johnson medical tape. I don’t tape my mouth like most people.
Most people cover the whole mouth from corner to corner. I found out that placing 1 piece about 1” long, vertical , in the center of my mouth accomplishes the same benefit for me.
Just close your mouth and tape in shut. Right in the center. That’s enough incentive for me to keep my mouth shut through the night.
When it’s time to remove it, just use your tongue and push on it . I also have a beard and mustache and do not experience any problems with the tape not holding.
RE: Help with my results - leaks, low AHI, mouth tape - tierdal - 07-23-2023
something like this? (on amazon)
CKeep Kinesiology Tape (2 Rolls), Original Cotton Elastic Premium Athletic Tape,33 ft 40 Precut Strips in Total,Hypoallergenic and Waterproof K Tape for Muscle Pain Relief and Joint Support
RE: Help with my results - leaks, low AHI, mouth tape - tierdal - 07-23-2023
Does this mean the tape is working? compared to my other screens without it and all the leaks? How much of a difference is this making?
RE: Help with my results - leaks, low AHI, mouth tape - staceyburke - 07-23-2023
You had NO large leaks, looks very good.
RE: Help with my results - leaks, low AHI, mouth tape - tierdal - 07-23-2023
(07-23-2023, 08:02 PM)staceyburke Wrote: You had NO large leaks, looks very good.
awesome, just another lifelong thing i gotta do =/ man this really sucks
Thank you for the help though, truly
RE: Help with my results - leaks, low AHI, mouth tape - jjl468 - 07-24-2023
If you were previously using the 1" 3M Micropore, I've found that generic store-brand equivalents are slightly weaker to the point where I don't have any issues when taking them off while still being strong enough. I've recently switched to 2" Micropore applied horizontally as I would need several vertical 1" strips to fully cover my mouth but I unfortunately don't think there are any generic equivalents the 2" version so it's been causing some issues for me. Appreciate the tips everyone has given on how to gently remove the tape and I'll try out cover roll if the issue continues.
RE: Help with my results - leaks, low AHI, mouth tape - staceyburke - 07-24-2023
I had to mouth tape for a while, then tried a full face mask and hated both.... I learned something one of the people on the board I read about on this site. They called it tongue sucking. It is very basic you put your tongue at the top of the mouth and suck it back just a little bit. It blocks off air coming out of the mouth and no leaks. It took me several months before I learned to keep it there during sleep. I practiced every time I could think about it all day long. And finally I trained my self and my mouth leak was gone. Try a search on it here and see what you can find.
RE: Help with my results - leaks, low AHI, mouth tape - tierdal - 07-25-2023
(07-24-2023, 08:06 AM)staceyburke Wrote: I had to mouth tape for a while, then tried a full face mask and hated both.... I learned something one of the people on the board I read about on this site. They called it tongue sucking. It is very basic you put your tongue at the top of the mouth and suck it back just a little bit. It blocks off air coming out of the mouth and no leaks. It took me several months before I learned to keep it there during sleep. I practiced every time I could think about it all day long. And finally I trained my self and my mouth leak was gone. Try a search on it here and see what you can find.
woh! that sounds a bit dangerous. no concerns swallowing your tongue or anything?
RE: Help with my results - leaks, low AHI, mouth tape - icon - 07-27-2023
Actually, resting your tongue as described, right behind your front teeth is a very natural position. Try it, it shouldn't feel unnatural. I can't see how this would be dangerous. I do it mostly but I think there is times my jaw relaxes along with my tongue and if it wasn't for mouth tape, I would be screwed. I use this silcone tape from Amazon. The most comfortable tape I have used. Super easy to take off and you can usualy reuse it a couple times.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGYFMJN8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
I also started using the Cover roll stretch tape as others have mentioned but although held really well, also made it harder for me to remove and only using it a couple times, left my lips not feeling very good so I switched back to the silicone tape.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F9JFBBY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
RE: Help with my results - leaks, low AHI, mouth tape - OpalRose - 07-27-2023
(07-25-2023, 10:46 AM)tierdal Wrote: woh! that sounds a bit dangerous. no concerns swallowing your tongue or anything?
Not only have I never heard of that happening, it's probably not possible.
Read:Tongue Trick