Sleep experts discuss mouth taping, a trend that encourages nasal breathing for better oxygen absorption and dental health, while warning about potential risks.

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A viral trend called mouth taping, involving sealing the mouth shut during sleep, is gaining popularity on social media. While influencers tout benefi ...

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Mouth taping is all the rage on social media, but a new study suggests it doesn't have health benefits—and can actually be harmful.

Mouth taping is a practice that's lately been going viral online, with celebrities and influencers touting the benefits of going to sleep with your mouth covered by tape or an adhesive patch. (Photo ...

Canadian researchers say there's no evidence that mouth taping has any health benefits and warn that it could actually be harmful for people with sleep apnea.

Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan of mouth taping. “My heart-rate variability and sleep scores are so much better when I do the mouth tape,” the actress-turned-wellness guru told Glamour in April 2025 ...

A new review looks at the safety and effectiveness of mouth taping during sleep for conditions such as sleep apnoea. The news isn’t so good.

Mouth taping isn’t necessarily terrible across the board, however. The reviewers note there appears to be a “very specific use-case scenario” for people with mild obstructive sleep apnea.

TORONTO - Canadian researchers say there's no evidence that mouth taping has any health benefits and warn that it could actually be harmful for people with sleep apnea.