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Gums now hurting - Allessio77 - 06-25-2018
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!
RE: Gums now hurting - OpalRose - 06-25-2018
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.
RE: Gums now hurting - PaulaO2 - 06-27-2018
What Opal said. If your data has not changed, then it is not CPAP related.
RE: Gums now hurting - Allessio77 - 06-27-2018
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.
RE: Gums now hurting - Marillion - 06-27-2018
I would definitely get your dentist to take a look. Can't hurt...well the looking anyways.