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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).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9498537/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6799913/

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).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9498537/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6799913/

The nose is adapted for breathing. The nose filters the air removing particulates and pathogens. Nasal breathing causes the oxygen level in the blood to increase. Additionally, nasal breathing induces production of nitric oxide, which has anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.

Increased oxygenation and increased levels of nitric oxide both work to strengthen our immune system.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29162553/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544232/#:~:text=The%20role%20of%20the%20nasal,epithelium%20lines%20the%20nasal%20cavity.

By directing airflow through your nose instead of your mouth the correct moisture levels will be maintained. By wearing mouth tape the bacteria that can cause bad breath are less likely to be present in the morning.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10392678/

https://lynchburgorthodontics.com/benefits-of-nose-breathing/#:~:text=Dry%20mouth%20can%20increase%20the,palate%2C%20rather%20than%20beneath%20it.

You take 20000 breaths per day. If you are breathing incorrectly, the negative effects will add up.

The natural resting position of our jaw is closed with our lips being sealed together.

We were designed to breath through our noses, and this allows for natural development of our facial structure.

Mouth breathing places an unnatural stress on your facial structure, causing the lower jaw to move back closer to your neck. Both the upper and lower jaw will narrow in width, leading to teeth crowding (not enough room for all your teeth).

Your cheek bones will start to look less full and droop (something that no one wants).

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8707626/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9498581/

The nose isn't just a pathway for airflow; actually when we use our noses to breathe a number of positive benefits follow.

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.

Additionally, Nitric Oxide strengthens the immune system. It has anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.

https://www.lenus.ie/bitstream/handle/10147/559021/JAN15Art7.pdf

https://dentalacademyofce.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2210CEDgus_final.pdf

Anxiety typically exists in a heightened sympathetic state, with shallow and irregular breathing patterns leading to lower levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.

Through controlled nasal breathing you can increase carbon dioxide levels and this allows the blood oxygenation to increase alongside. This correction leads the body into a more relaxed parasympathetic state. Those late night anxious moments can be reduced by using mouth tape to help you breath in the correct way.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9873947/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022395607001033?via%3Dihub

Be kind to your heart, don't make your heart work more than it has to, because you only have one.

Nasal breathing leads to dilation of bronchioles and blood vessels, reducing blood pressure and increasing oxygenation, both which promote heart health and longevity.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37867476/

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.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5859862/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7586306/#:~:text=This%20study%20showed%20that%20mouth,in%20longitudinal%20studies%20are%20warranted.

https://lynchburgorthodontics.com/benefits-of-nose-breathing/#:~:text=Dry%20mouth%20can%20increase%20the,palate%2C%20rather%20than%20beneath%20it.

Nasal breathing inherently slows down the breathing rate due to the smaller size of the nasal passages compared to the mouth. Air flows more slowly through the nose, generating a natural resistance that helps to control the breathing rate and encourages relaxation.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5709795/

People with diabetes typically suffer from poor circulation and insufficient blood oxygenation.

By nasal breathing we can produce nitric oxide, critical for improving blood flow and oxygenation throughout the body.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19875719/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9149778/

https://www.thebreathingdiabetic.com/blog/nasal-breathing-diabetes

Narrowing and inflammation of the airways making it difficult to breath can be challenging to deal with especially at night.

Studies have shown that an emphasis on nasal breathing, particularly at night, can lessen the severity of asthma symptoms.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8790753/

An easy way to unleash your cognitive potential is just by switching the pathways in which you breath - which has been scientifically proven to activate certain parts of your brain that play a major part of cognition and working memory. A win for productivity!

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8228257/