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I am 68 years old and have been wearing a CPAP for 7 years. I have tried several masks and needed to use a full face due to mouth breathing. About 10 months ago I changed to the Amara View which is still a full face. After about 6 months, I thought I had receding gums on the lower front teeth. This continued to become more uncomfortable to the point that I felt I could no longer wear the full face. I tried the nasal pillows and had to use the chin up strip, or tape to keep my mouth shut while wearing the mask. The tooth pain had reduced significantly. I went to the dentist this week and was told that the full face mask had been pushing on my teeth, causing them to "erupt, shifting inward" The dentist said that if it stabilizes now that I have changed masks, he recommends to do nothing. But if the shifting continues, I should see an orthodontist for possible braces. I have never worn braces. I did not have the mask too tight. I am a side sleeper, never on my stomach or face. I frequently have attended the AWAKE meetings in my area and have had the mask and machine checked. Has anyone else experienced this issue?
