Also, I remember hearing as a kid that we swallow bugs in our sleep – so wouldn’t mouth tape stop that, too? Or is that whole bug thing just a myth? I’d love to know if mouth taping is ...

Mouth taping offers sleep benefits but has some potential risks. Learn how to mouth-tape safely and other options to reduce snoring, dry mouth and bad breath.

People have been talking up mouth-taping lately on TikTok and Instagram as a home remedy for snoring, insomnia, dry mouth, and other sleep-related issues—and the trend seems to be sticking.

Healthier people, on the other hand, had effortless, quiet breathing through the nose ... If you have trouble breathing through your nose, don’t tape your mouth shut. Simple.