05/08/2024
Mouth taping reduces the negative effects associated with mouth breathing, including: ADHD symptoms, sleep disordered breathing, dry mouth, dental caries, gum disease, bad breath, slowed growth in children, and decreased cognitive ability.
Mouth tape serves as a gentle reminder to keep your lips closed. You are still able to open with the tape on to drink water, talk, etc. when needed.
Always start by taking a slow approach. Initially, wear the tape for a 15-20 minute period, maybe while watching TV or doing another activity, to see how it feels. If you can tolerate that, increase the amount of time until you are comfortable going to sleep with the tape on.
Consult your myofunctional therapist or airway focused dentist for more information!