Sleep experts discuss the advantages of mouth recording and potential health risks

Buccal recording has again become a popular bedtime trend on social networks – just as it tends to take place a few years ago.

The idea is to close your mouth at night to promote nasal breathing, which, according to some experts, can have health benefits.

Others, however, warn against potential risks and doubtful results.

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The Sleep Foundation, based in Seattle, Washington, says that the advantages of the recording of the mouth are “mainly anecdotal”, with few studies supporting the advantages.

Potential advantages

“The main proposed advantage of the mouth recording is to promote nasal breathing, which helps to filter and moisten the air and can reduce snoring or dry mouth for some people,” said sleep expert Wendy Troxel, PH.D. – A specialist in the main behavior of Range Corporation and approved clinical psychologist in UTAH – told Fox News Digital.

Breathing through the nose helps people absorb more oxygen, according to Todd Anderson, sleep and well-being expert and founder of Dream Performance & Recovery in Nashville.

“The main proposed advantage of the mouth recording is to promote nasal breathing, which helps filter and moisten the air and can reduce snoring or dry mouth for some people,” said a sleep doctor. (Dream performance and recovery)

When you exhale through the mouth all night, you expel most of the carbon dioxide in your body, said Anderson – but it can be beneficial to have CO2 in the system.

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“When you start exercising, you are under stress and your CO2 starts to increase,” he told Fox News Digital.

“So the more comfortable you are with carbon dioxide in your system, the more you adapt to your body.”

The breath is like the “steering wheel” of the nervous system.

Anderson said the breath was like the “steering wheel” of the nervous system because breathing in the nose promotes longer exhalations and relaxes the body.

“Your nose produces (also) nitric oxide, which you breathe in your lungs. This widens your blood vessels and relaxes your cardiovascular system,” he said. “From top to bottom, it calms your body. This is why it has an impact on sleep in such a positive way.”

Some experts encourage the use of alternative bands that do not cover the whole mouth for a less intense experience. (Dream performance and recovery)

Some claim that the use of the band could also help reach a more defined jaw structure and could protect dental health, noted Anderson, because oral breathing leads to drought and more acidity, which can decompose dental enamel.

‘Considerable attention’

Sleep expert Troxel said that she was approaching oral recording with “great caution” – because scientific evidence shows that its effectiveness is “limited”.

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“While some people report less snoring or sleep, most of these claims are anecdotal and not well supported by rigorous research with large and various samples,” she told Fox News Digital.

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Although there are “preliminary evidence” that mouth recording can reduce the snoring for certain patients with sleep apnea, Troxel noted that the global effect is “modest”.

She added that there is “no solid evidence” that recording the mouth changes the shape of the jaw.

For those who have a nasal congestion, blockages or allergies, Troxel and Anderson have agreed that oral recording is not recommended, as it can make it more difficult to breathe at night.

“This can lead to feelings of anxiety and disturbed sleep – and in some cases, this can reduce oxygen levels during sleep,” warned Troxel.

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A great concern is that the use of oral ribbon can delay or prevent people from obtaining appropriate treatment for sleep apnea, she added, which could present serious health risks.

Anderson also recommended recording it by mouth for overweight, those who drink alcohol or other substances and those who feel sick.

A great concern is that the use of oral ribbon can delay or prevent people from obtaining appropriate treatment for sleep apnea, a doctor said. (istock)

Troxel has encouraged those who experience oral breathing or snoring to consult a health care provider to solve any underlying problem.

“Treatment of the deep cause is safer and more effective than sticking the mouth,” she said.

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“For individuals who are in good health and at low risk which have no sleep apnea and who want to experiment with a oral recording, I suggest approaching it scientifically and with caution.”

“The treatment of the deep cause is safer and more effective than recording the mouth.”

For those who decide to try it, Troxel suggested first testing the band on the skin to check the irritation, using medical adhesive tape or consider a strip with a slit so that the mouth is not entirely covered.

Anderson added that consumers should consider where the oral ribbon is made and which adhesive is used, to prevent skin irritation and allergic reactions.

The use of a sleep tracker before and during the use of the adhesive tape for a few weeks could help to assess the operation, advised a doctor. (istock)

The Sleep Foundation warns on its website that certain side effects of the oral recording include difficulty breathing, skin irritation and anxiety.

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The use of a sleep tracker before and during the use of the adhesive tape for a few weeks could help to assess the operation, advised Troxel.

“If you don’t see any improvements, it’s your answer-it may not be effective for you,” she said. “Stop stop immediately if you feel discomfort or difficulty breathing.”

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According to the Troxel, there are other ways to promote nasal breathing – including targeted exercises.

“The breathing of alternating nostrils or stomach breathing during the day can help cause your body to breathe through your nose more naturally at night,” she said.

“It is also an excellent strategy for managing stress and promoting relaxation.”