Do you really know? Could "mouth taping" really help me sleep better?
Sep 24, 2025
The podcast dives into the controversial trend of mouth taping, which claims to enhance sleep by encouraging nasal breathing. Experts express serious concerns about its dangers, including risks like obstructed airways and worsened sleep apnea. Listeners learn about the supposed benefits of taping, such as reduced snoring, but the potential hazards overshadow the hype. The host advises safer alternatives, like consulting healthcare professionals and side-sleeping, emphasizing that social media trends should not replace medical advice.
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Why People Try Mouth Taping
- Mouth taping forces nasal breathing and aims to reduce snoring by keeping the mouth closed while sleeping.
- Nasal breathing has benefits like humidifying air, balancing oral pH, and reducing tooth decay.
Influencers Fuel The Trend
- TikTok influencers like Corey Rodriguez and Isabel Lux publicly praise mouth taping and claim big sleep benefits.
- Their posts have gathered hundreds of thousands of likes and followers, boosting the trend's visibility.
Don't Tape Your Mouth If You Might Be Blocked
- Avoid mouth taping if you have nasal obstruction or suspected sleep apnea because it can obstruct breathing and lower blood oxygen.
- Consider the risks of sleep disruption, worsened sleep apnea, and allergic skin reactions from non-medical tape.