What is mouth taping? What to know about the viral trend l GMA

Doctors weigh in on the wellness trend and if it’s actually the answer to better sleep.

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[DarthFurie]

This is a real thing, I have chronic dry mouth with my retainer and it was causing issues with my teeth and mouth, I use a chin strap thing made for CPAP users to keep my mouth closed when I sleep. Dry mouth can actually increase tooth decay because saliva is what protects your teeth, and when your mouth is all dried out the saliva dries up

[mattd]

“Sorry babe not tonight i have to tape my mouth shut”

[anna]

It is best to breathe through the nose *obviously* however I think that, when sleeping, our body in its intelligent anatomy makes the mouth open if it is not receiving enough air.
The only other reason I can think of for your mouth to drop open when you sleep is if the pillow is too big, your head is up, and as your muscles relax, your jaw drops. I'd rather change the pillow than seal my mouth.

[thisorthat]

"Functionally, it's healthier to breathe thru your nose". Then why aren't we teaching people how to breathe correctly? It took me 1.5 days to switch back to breathing thru my nose. Definitely seeing improvements in my health as I engage my diaphragm much more. There is so much we can do to improve our health that we are not told and have to figure out on our own. Cheers.

[hitomi]

If they put tape over their noses too, we'll be done with these idiotic tiktok trends for at least a few years.

[lalakuma]

If I taped my mouth while sleeping I would probably die from suffocation

[kmphillips]

Been doing this for four years now! No more headaches when I wake up in the morning because I am not able to mouth breathe! I force myself to breathe through my nose which is the most natural way

[karronlaneNOLA]

i have apnea and mouth tape is the only way i can use my bipap every night so there are important medical benefits in some cases.

[rachelle]

I can’t breathe through my nose that much. It’s very annoying, but it’s so second nature to me to just primarily breathe through my mouth. I think I have small nasal passages.

[sandiecalvert]

orthotropics helps too with tongue placement for easier breathing through the nose. It totally works

[bagelbenji]

I have done it and yes it does work but it’s wild

[davy]

has anyone watched the movie Idiocracy?? this world is definitely heading that way for years now

[ppinmouth]

Can my spouse wear it in the daytime? Her voice puts me in a catatonic state.

[kerrybrumley]

I would be fighting for breath. Not sure I really would need to be but I would think it

[rebeccablankenship]

I'm not sold on this idea but I'm clicking out so my hubby doesn't get any ideas.

[JohnBlessed]

Stop following stupid or possibly life threatening trends people, just stop it, stop the nonsense.

[leahgracefecteau]

That’s is really dumb and dangerous it is good to breath like this but not with tap Wtf I have asthma and allergies this seem like it would make my insomnia worse because of not breathing well not better

[laureln]

I wonder if I did this during the day…it would keep me from eating! New diet trend: tape your mouth shut!

[xx_dreamer_xx]

Any known cases of death through suffocation?

[ipfreely]

Where can I buy tape that doesn't come off? Asking for a friend.