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Navillus Chinstrap Overview
The Navillus Chinstrap is an alternative for the Sullivan Chinstrap, offering a comfortable and adjustable fit with a closure at the top of the head.
Learn More About the Navillus Chinstrap (Substitute for Sullivan Chinstrap):
- Helps Prevent Nasal and Oral Dryness and Sleep Disruptions Caused by Air Leaks
- Alternative for the Sullivan Chinstrap
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What’s Included:
- One Chinstrap with Top–of–Head Closure
First, be sure the mask is not leaking. If the mask is six to nine months old and leaking, try replacing it. If it is new and leaking, the fit could be incorrect. We can help you find a mask with a great fit.
If your mask is new and NOT leaking, try a Chinstrap to keep your jaw up and mouth from dropping open during sleep. If a chinstrap doesn't solve the problem, try masks recommended for Mouth Breathers.
If you use a full face mask and have a dry mouth, try adding a Heated Humidifier to add moisture.
Here are some items we recommend that may help with dry mouth:
Heated Humidifiers
Full Face Masks
Chinstraps
Heated Tubing
The correlation between a lack of humidification and mouth leaks is a topic that has been heavily researched. The hypothesis is that a significant amount of mouth leakage is caused by the following cycle:
- CPAP therapy is used with ineffective or no humidification,
- The nasal membranes are unable to adequately condition the increased airflow and after a few minutes the airway and nasal passages become dry.
- To remedy the dryness and obtain moisture, the body uses the mouth to breathe.
- CPAP air follows the path of least resistance and leaks out of the open mouth.
- The air leaking through the mouth causes more dryness.
- Patient wakes up feeling tired with significant dryness in mouth and dry, swollen nasal passages.
The answer to this cycle is humidification. If the mouth continues to open during sleep, a Chinstrap may be needed to hold the jaw up so that the mouth can close. If mouth breathing continues, a full face mask, hybrid mask, or oral mask is suggested. See our recommended masks for Mouth Breathers.
When using a nasal device with a CPAP, it is imperative that the mouth remain closed for the pressure to be maintained and the therapy to be effective. Most people will automatically keep their mouth closed while on CPAP, but some are unable to do so, at least in the beginning of the therapy.
Use of a Chinstrap is the first response to opening the mouth during sleep. It is worn in addition to the CPAP mask to hold the jaw up and help keep the mouth closed.
Even with the use of a chinstrap, some people are still able to breathe through their teeth and lips. If so, a Full Face Mask is an option worth considering.
Here are some recommended chinstraps:
Ruby-Style Adjustable Chinstrap with Extension Strap
Deluxe-Style Chinstrap
Premium Chinstrap
Halo Chinstrap
For greater strength, a wider chinstrap is available. The width of the strap is sufficient to cup the chin, and narrow straps are available to attach across the forehead to keep the chinstrap from falling back, as well as across the back of the head to keep it from falling forward. This style of chinstrap is more stable, but it may cover the ears. An example of this type of chinstrap is the Premium Chinstrap.
Another style of chinstrap is a series of straps that cup the chin at a lower angle for greater support, and include the stabilizing straps in the design. An example of this type of chinstrap is the CPAP.com Deluxe Chinstrap.
A full face mask or hybrid mask can be used without a chinstrap because the seal covers both the nose and mouth. A full face mask will allow you to breathe through your mouth or through your nose.
If you suffer from chronic sinus issues, a full face mask or an oral face mask are good options. Oral masks work best for mouth breathers with blocked nasal passages. You must use a heated humidifier with the oral mask. CPAP.com sells the Oracle HC452 Oral CPAP mask.
If you are a mouth breather who cannot or who does not want to wear a chinstrap, please see our recommended masks for Mouth Breathers.
Here are some suggested items that may help with mouth breathing:
Hybrid Masks
Oral Masks
Full Face Masks
Chinstraps
The correlation between the lack of humidification and mouth leaks is a topic being heavily researched. Studies are now being conducted on the hypothesis that a large amount of mouth leakage is caused by the following cycle:
- CPAP therapy is used with ineffective or no humidification.
- The nasal membranes are unable to adequately condition the increased airflow and after a few minutes the airway and nasal passages become dry.
- To remedy the dryness and obtain moisture, the body uses the mouth to breathe.
- CPAP air follows the path of least resistance and leaks out of the open mouth.
- The air leaking through the mouth causes more dryness.
- Patient wakes up feeling tired with significant dryness in mouth and dry, swollen nasal passages.
The answer to this cycle is humidification. If the mouth continues to open during sleep, a chinstrap may be needed to hold the jaw up so that the mouth can close. If mouth breathing continues, a full face mask that covers the nose and mouth is indicated.
First be sure the mask is not leaking. If it is six to nine months old and leaking, try replacing it. If it is new and leaking, we can help you get a better size.
If your mask is new and NOT leaking, try a chinstrap to keep your jaw up and mouth closed. If a chinstrap doesn't solve the problem, try a full face mask that covers your nose and mouth.
If you use a full face mask and have a dry mouth, try adding a heated humidifier to add moisture.
The Doctor suggested the nasal pillows to be when I first started Auto CPAP a few years ago. The only... issue I had was mouth leakage. I tried multiple other masks and nothing compared to the pillows. So I did research and discovered chin-straps may help. We’ll all be darned this thing is near perfect! Since I’ve used it I’ve had “perfect scores” on the mask leakage short one day where is slipped off. That was only because I was trying a different strap position. Ive found the right position and it’s extremely comfortable with no problems. I even have a beard and it’s doesn’t irritate my chin. If you’re in the market for one definitely take a second look at this one! more...
The velcro is very strong. The strap itself is minimal in design, making it more comfortable, yet effective.
The strap is comfortable but the velco is starting to pill
More compact than previous chin straps, so more comfortable and works fine.
I was using the sullivan chin strap, and it was pretty good. It was time to reorder so I thought... I would try this Navillus strap. It is much more comfortable. The side straps have a little bit of elastic so it's not a stiff strap. The soft chin cup is very soft and stretchy. It conforms to your chin and doesn't roll. I wear the swift fx mask, and it's perfect with that one. I recommend this strap. ***** five stars! more...
Strap narrower than depicted in picture. Velcro so sticky it began to unravel and stick to opposite strap after one... use. Stitching on chin cup too thick, uncomfortable. Was given refund. Going back to Sullivan Chin Strap. more...
Excellent product, solved my problem!!
Even though it is adjusted tight, the elastic chin pocket still allows my mouth to open sometimes.
After trying a half-dozen different chin straps, I tried the Navillus. Honestly, I totally expected it not to work because... it just seemed to be too simple to do the job, but I was wrong. In fact, the simplicity works in its favor and it has turned out to be the best chin strap for me, by far. I have limited mobility in my arms, but because this one is so simple, I am able to get it on and off myself, which is super important since I live alone. While it doesn't keep my mouth completely shut, it does a better job of that then any other strap I've tried. Since I started using this strap, I have been sleeping MUCH better than I was before and I wake up far less often. Finally, the Velcro on this strap is the best I've ever seen on any product and really keeps the strap as tight as you'd like it to be. All in all, an excellent product that outperforms far more intricate and expensive chin straps. more...
I have tried many chin straps and hate how the majority feel. Love the Navillus Chinstrap
This chinstrap is very comfortable. The cloth feel does not cause sweating like some of the neoprene chinstraps and it... does not roll under the chin like some with a bigger cup does. more...
Love this chin strap. I have seen and tried rubber ones, flimsey ones and others - this is the... best and most comfortable. more...