I'm new here but I've been busy learning CPAP treatment options. I started off with doctor's settings of 10 cm/H2O and experienced cheeks bulging and lips flapping while using nasal pillows. I read about some tongue placement options but I wanted a more immediate solution.
- I first tried a popular brand of mouth tape therapy (Somnifix) and it worked. BUT I have a big mouth and ended up using 1 1/2 tapes every night to effectively seal. It's designed with small "pulls" on both ends to facilitate removal. It does come off easily. The tapes cannot be reused. The cost was about $1 (US) per night using 1 1/2 tapes each night.
- I ordered some other tapes through Amazon. The first two were 3M Micropore and 3M Durapore. MicroPore was effective but it was really hard to remove in the morning. It took about 60 seconds to pull the strip off my mouth and I was afraid I would rip my lips even though I turned my lips inward when applying. Micropore left a sticky residue as well that was hard to wash off. I didn't try the Durapore because it felt even stickier. Neither Micropore nor Durapore could be removed quickly if needed.
- I also ordered some MedVance Silicone Adhesive Tape. It went on easily and works great. I put on a strip that extends about 1" past the corner of my mouth and it sticks all night. It's perforated every quarter inch so it's easy to tear off without needing scissors. It pulls off easily in the morning with no fear of tearing skin. I've actually used the same piece of tape for two nights with good results. I might get 70 plus nights out of roll of tape for a cost of $.08 per night. BTW, I shave each night to get good adhesion. Lastly, the silicone tape can be removed quickly in an emergency. I make a fold-over "pull" tab for fast removal each time I apply the tape.