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Plain English with Derek Thompson cover image

Breathing Is Easy. But We’re Doing It Wrong.

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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The Dangers of Sleeping with an Open Mouth

Sleeping with an open mouth, leading to dry mouth and slobber, is not a natural or healthy way to sleep. It is surprising to learn that sleeping with an open mouth has been recognized as harmful for centuries. This habit can lead to the musculature of the face adopting a slack-jawed posture, known as adenoid face, especially during crucial developmental stages.

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