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Mouth Taping Is Trending Again - Should We Be Doing It?
Dr Charlotte Leigh graduated from the University of Leeds 2012 and works in general practice at Montagu Dental in Central London.
Written by: Dr Charlotte Leigh BChD
Written on: February 1, 2025
Updated on: February 1, 2025
Written by: Dr Charlotte Leigh BChD | Written on: February 1, 2025 | Updated on: February 1, 2025
Quick Read
- Mouth taping involves using medical tape to encourage nasal breathing, which offers benefits like air filtration and nitric oxide release.
- Limited evidence supports mouth taping's efficacy; consult a healthcare professional for sleep assessments before trying it.
- Side effects of mouth taping can include anxiety, skin irritation, and unpredictable sleep, and it's not suitable for everyone.
- Alternatives to mouth taping include myofunctional therapy and addressing underlying nasal or sleep issues with professional help.
Contents
- 1. What is mouth taping?
- 2. Mouth breathing or nasal breathing?
- 3. Is it evidence based?
- 4. What are the side effects?
- 5. What are the alternatives?
- 6. How do you mouth tape?
