Mouth Taping: A TikTok trend with merit

Why are teens, athletes, influencers, and CEOs all putting tape across their mouths to sleep? It’s not a cosmetic glow-up, a pop culture fad, or a political statement; people are taping their mouths to improve sleep and overall health. While some trends on social media are downright ridiculous, this one holds some merit.

Here’s the simple truth: the human nose is designed for breathing, and the mouth is designed for eating. By taping your mouth closed for sleep, you are forced to receive the natural benefits of nasal breathing.

Here’s a comparison of nasal and mouth breathing and a list of do’s and don’ts...