How to Use the Somnoseal

Watch Dr. Kimberly Hutchison demonstrate the SomnoSeal device with the optional mouth tape and CPAP machine and then how to clean it after a night of use.
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Life is better when you get enough quality sleep. Imagine waking refreshed, engaging in your work, and creatively solving problems. Unlike the heavy, foggy feeling of sleep deprivation, adequate sleep generally puts a positive spin on life and allows us to be our best selves. In fact, sleep is as important to well-being as diet and exercise! Over the past 20 years, the science behind sleep has exploded. Dr. Kimberly helps filter and break down this information into simple, practical steps that can start improving your sleep today.
KimberlyMD, or Kim Hutchison, MD, is a physician and associate professor of neurology and sleep medicine at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon. She completed a fellowship in sleep disorders medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, where she spent her early career studying the effects of sleep deprivation on the brain using functional imaging (fMRI). Kim moved to Portland in 2011 where she joined the faculty at OHSU and combines clinical practice with teaching and exploring her research interests. Named one of “Portland’s Top Docs” for 2014, Dr. Hutchison is active in the frontiers of neurology including online learning and education, innovations in sleep medicine treatment, and increasing access to sleep medicine services in underserved populations.
Dr. Hutchison is the creator of the online course CPAP 101: Start Here, as well as sleep-related masterclasses and blog posts. Her education can be found at KimberlyMD.com
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[@bradleymosman8325]

The last two mornings, I've woken up with two things in my mouth that normally aren't there: a Somnaseal and a good supply of saliva. The sands of the Mojave had left the building. Good design. I recommend. (CPAP user since 1996)

[@ralphchiappetta647]

Where can I purchase one of them. Thanks

[@FernaManu]

Come on, also learn how to put the mask on 😅.

[@melodydunn4546]

Can this be used with a night guard (on upper teeth)?

[@kimhutchison797]

yes, it sure can!

[@Thatsmessedupman]

Objects like mouth guards have created more saliva. So will this type of device create drooling? Do your lips get dry because they're not together and in contact with the mouth or tongue?

[@kimhutchison797]

Hi, there is an increase in saliva and potential drooling for the first several nights but typically resolves as your mouth gets used to it. There is minimal dry lips since there isn't air flowing across them, plus they stay pretty close together despite the tab. I hope this helps!