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  2. Should You Tape Your Mouth Shut When You Sleep? - AOL

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    But if you’re low on saliva, mouth-taping isn’t the solution because most causes of dry mouth have nothing to do with mouth breathing. Rather, dry mouth is a side effect of over 600 ...

  3. Everything You Need to Know About Dry Mouth While You Sleep - AOL

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  4. Is mouth taping safe? - AOL

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    Conversely, breathing through your mouth can cause dry mouth and throat, leading to discomfort and an increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease, says Dr. Vishala Patel, a dentist at Edge ...

  5. Sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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    Although CPAP therapy is effective in reducing apneas and less expensive than other treatments, some people find it uncomfortable. Some complain of feeling trapped, having chest discomfort, and skin or nose irritation. Other side effects may include dry mouth, dry nose, nosebleeds, sore lips and gums. [71]

  6. Oral pressure therapy - Wikipedia

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    Oral pressure therapy (OPT) is a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that uses negative pressure in the mouth to shift the soft palate and tongue forward. [1] The negative pressure is created by a bedside console connected by a small tube to a mouthpiece worn inside the mouth during sleep.

  7. Mouth breathing - Wikipedia

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    In contrast, however, mouth breathing "pulls all pollution and germs directly into the lungs; dry cold air in the lungs makes the secretions thick, slows the cleaning cilia, and slows down the passage of oxygen into the bloodstream". [15] As a result, chronic mouth breathing may lead to illness.

  8. Mouth Taping for Sleep: Is There Any Merit to This Internet ...

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    He agrees that the main cause of snoring while sleeping is from the tongue collapsing backwards resulting in narrowing of the airway, but “mouth taping has no direct impact in this process ...

  9. Mandibular advancement splint - Wikipedia

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    According to the current American Academy of Sleep Medicine treatment guidelines, [1] oral appliances should be considered for patients with snoring or minor to moderate sleep apnea, or as an alternative to CPAP in non compliant patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea. Where appropriate, they are considered a good therapy choice as they ...