We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad , how often should you wash your hair and more. When it comes to sleep, there are two types of people — those who snore and those who tries to sleep next to someone who snores. Snoring can often happen to mouthbreathers, which can result in certain health consequences.
“It can dry out the mouth, leading to oral health issues like cavities, gum inflammation, and bad breath,” says Dr. Rafael Boruchov , a dentist with two practices in New York City. “It can also result in a decrease in the quality of sleep by contributing to snoring, sleep apnea or interruptions in breathing patterns, all of which can prevent restful sleep.
” One possible solution is mouth taping, which involves tapping your mouth shut so you’re forced to breathe through your nose. But is that safe, and does it actually work? To answer those questions, we spoke to two dentists—here’s what they had to say. SKIP AHEAD What is mouth taping? | What are the benefits of mouth taping? | Is mouth taping safe? | How to use mouth tape | Mouth tape to use As mentioned, mouth taping is a technique where a person places a piece of tape over their lips before going to sleep to encourage nasal breathing, says Boruchov.
“The idea is to prevent breathing through the mouth during sleep, which can improve oral and overall health.
