Mouth Taping for Sleep?
Channel: UPMC
Date: 2024-01-22

You’ve likely seen influencers hyping the miracles of mouth taping on your social feeds – but do the health experts agree? (Spoiler alert: It’s a no from us.)

Mouth taping sounds good in theory, but there is very little scientific evidence that it is effective. 

Mouth taping isn’t the best way to stop mouth breathing and sleep better. Before you reach for the medical tape, try these tips:

💤 Sleep on your side. People snore more when they sleep on their backs. Try sleeping on your side as much as possible.

😁 Take good care of your teeth. If you have bad breath, mouth taping won’t help. But brushing, flossing, and regular trips to the dentist will.

🤧 Treat your allergies. Nasal congestion can make nose breathing much harder. If you have allergies that cause congestion, see a doctor for the best treatment.

👃 Use nasal strips. These sticky strips expand your nasal passages. You put them on the outside of your nose at night to aid breathing.