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Does mouth taping help sleep (and is it safe)?

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Does mouth taping help sleep (and is it safe)?
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Niamh Hynes
18/02/2025 14:30 ‧ 4 months ago | StarsInsider

HEALTH

Breathing

Do you commonly wake up with a dry or sore throat, bad breath, and feeling sluggish? It could be because you breathe through your mouth while you're sleeping. Mouth breathing is associated with numerous symptoms, including the most egregious of all: snoring. Luckily, there's a wellness trend to help you encourage breathing through your nose at night. By using a special tape that helps to keep the mouth closed, you can wake up to the benefits of nasal breathing. But does taping your mouth shut come with some risks?

Click on to discover if you should consider mouth taping for sleep, and if it's safe.

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