It's possible to use a nasal or nasal pillow mask even if you breathe through your mouth. Many of our customers find success by pairing their nasal mask with a chin strap or mouth tape to keep their mouth closed during sleep. This combination helps ensure the therapy air pressure stays consistent throughout the night, giving you the full benefits of your CPAP therapy. Contact our CPAP Guides to explore which option might work best for your sleeping style.

Ultimately, mask cushions and nasal pillows are designed to do the same thing. They both click into the mask frame to create a comfortable, leak-free seal between your face and CPAP mask. The difference lies in how they are shaped and whether they sealaround the mouth and/or nose, or if they seal inside the nostrils.

• Oral Cushion: A soft insert that clicks into the frame of an oral mask, creating a seal around the mouth only.
• Full Face Cushion: A soft insert that clicks into the frame of a full face mask, creating a seal around the mouth and nose.
• Nasal Cushion: A soft insert that clicks into the frame of a nasal mask, creating a seal around the entire nose or just around the nostrils.
• Nasal Pillows: A soft insert that clicks into the frame of a nasal pillow mask. Nasal pillows feature two small cone-shaped inserts (called "pillows") that create a secure seal just inside each nostril.

While both nasal and nasal pillow CPAP masks are designed for nose breathers, the main difference is in their sealing method. Nasal pillow masks seal at the base of each nostril, while nasal masks either cover the entire nose or seal under the base of the nostrils. Nasal masks can also accommodate higher pressure settings compared to nasal pillow masks.

Our mask sizing guides can be found on their product pages under the tab "Product guides". Each guide can be printed out and used to measure against your facial features, including your nose width and depth.

When possible, we suggest ordering a Fit Pack, which comes with multiple cushion sizes so you can find your perfect fit every time. If you have to over-tighten your mask to keep a secure seal or you're experiencing air leaks or irritation, try another size.

And remember, if your mask doesn't fit right or you don't love it, you can return it for a refund, and we'll help you find a better one with our 60-Night Mask Fit Guarantee.

If you tend to sleep with your mouth open, a full face CPAP mask may be a better option. However, if you prefer the freedom and flexibility of a nasal mask, you can use a CPAP chin strap to support your jaw and prevent air from leaking out of your mouth.