Recent content by lazurm

My teeth were affected from a lifetime of sucking my thumb. When I had to use a CPAP (from sleep apnea) I was forced to use a pacifier because, even with the nasal pillows, I couldn't place my thumb the way I was used to. After a 1-1/2 years my uppers have moved forward by another 2 mm (my...

I've sucked my thumb all my life but I had to get a CPAP machine (nasal pillow type) so I switched to a pacifier since my hand was in the way. It took a little time but, now, I can't sleep unless it's in my mouth, along with the CPAP. It's in there all night and I've learned to really appreciate...

As the ad for it states, it's orthodontic. Not what I referred to.

Well my gap increased 2.8 mm as I stated but my total gap now is a little over 9mm so my teeth show easier now than before. Still, I'm used to buck teeth so for me it's all good.

I've had to use an adult sized pacifier for the last 6 months due to air leakage when I first got my CPAP machine about 7 months ago. The pacifier was recommended for the issue and, along with a chinstrap (which didn't solve the issue when used without the pacifier) it completely reduced my air...

I've always sucked my thumb but when I had to go on a CPAP machine, even though I chose the nasal pillows so that I can suck my thumb when I sleep, it wasn't the same. I started using an adult sized pacifier and, with the chinstrap, it stays in all night. My upper teeth, though, have moved...

I can't find a solid, silicone, cherry shaped adult pacifier. Any suggestions?

Caught by another thumb sucker I was driving along an Interstate, sucking my thumb as usual, when a car started to pass me. I looked to my left, where they were passing, to see if they noticed and, amazingly, the driver was sucking her thumb also! The look on her face was priceless and I'll...

I suck my thumb...all the time. I mean in public also. And, yes, through the whole night, waking up with my thumb in its usual place. It's affected my teeth but I just think of it as a more comfortable place, shaped for my habit.