What is Mouth Taping?
Mouth taping is simply laying a piece of tape over your lips to keep your mouth closed while you sleep. It encourages nasal breathing which is linked to a myriad of health benefits, and protects you from the health risks associated with mouth breathing.
They make mouth taping specific products, but medical tape works great as well.
The Importance of Nasal Breathing
Humidifies and warms inhaled air
Increases air flow to arteries, veins, and nerves
Increase oxygen uptake and circulation
Slows down breathing
Improves lung volume
Helps your diaphragm work properly
Aides your immune system
Lowers your risk of snoring and sleep apnea
Supports the correct formation of teeth and mouth
Aides in the production of Nitric Oxide
Filters out airborne allergens and other pollutants
The Risks of Mouth Breathing
Crowded Teeth
A Lack of Nitric Oxide
Cracked Lips
Cavities
Gum Disease
Digestive Issues
Chronic Fatigue
Snoring
Headaches
Sore Throat
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
ADD/
Diabetes
Possible Causes of Mouth Breathing
Partially or fully blocked nasal passages
Deviated Nasal Septum
Nasal Polyps
Enlarged Tonsils, Turbinates, and Adenoids
Sleep Apnea
Just to name a few.
If you know you are a mouth breather, your first line of defense should be to get a sleep study done by a qualified professional.
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