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A member asked:

Hi i sleep with a cpap machine and i pinch my mouth when i sleep can i use a mouth guard and my cpap?

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Possibly: If you have the correct night appliance such as an nti made by a specially trained dentist you could protect your lips and teeth and still use your cpap.

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Answered 1/14/2016

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Probably: You might be able to wear any type of form fitting mouth guard that allows the capp machine to fit correctly. Maybe even an athletic guard.

Answered 5/11/2013

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