Mouth breathing may leave you tired and fatigued even if you have slept for 8 hours. In contrast, with nasal breathing we enter a more parasympathetic state (relaxed) which prepares your body for better sleep. It is important to maintain this parasympathetic state during sleep. Mouth breathing moves our physiology into a sympathetic state which does not allow for good quality rest, as it increases heart rate, breathing rate and cortisol (stress hormone).

Mouth breathing is typically the reason for snoring. By using Mouth Tape airflow is directed through the nose instead of the mouth, resulting in a more restful night for you (and anyone near by).

Mouth breathing can disrupt the microbiome balance in your mouth, potentially leading to the build up of bad bacteria.

Mouth breathing increases dry mouth, and this environment promotes the development of gum disease and cavities.

In our paranasal sinuses we produce Nitric Oxide when we breathe nasally.

Nitric Oxide has many positive qualities. It is a potent dilator of both blood vessels (vasodilation) and airways (bronchodilation). The bronchodilation allows for a greater tidal volume (size of breath). Vasodilation allows a greater quantity of blood to pass through the lungs leading to better oxygenation of the blood.