Mouth breathing is a habit people develop when they can't breathe through their nose. Mouth breathing may solve the immediate and essential problem of getting enough air. But mouth breathing can become a hard-to-break habit that can cause sleep disorders, dental problems and facial structure differences.

These anatomical changes can change the overall appearance of your face. People who chronically breathe through their mouths may appear with their upper jaw protruding over the lower, a more prominent forehead, and a long, narrow face.

Here's a closer look at some of the perks of nose breathing: It filters toxins: The hairs inside your nose (cilia), act as a natural filtration system, preventing allergens, dust and pollen from entering the lungs. With mouth breathing, everything you inhale goes straight to your lungs.

Breathing through your nose has long been considered superior to breathing through your mouth. 'Mouth-breather' has been used as an insult for a stupid person since at least 1915, and people who do it are sometimes said to be unattractive.

Is mouth tape dangerous? Mouth taping not only doesn't help you to breathe through your nose, it's also highly dangerous. It can cause obstructed breathing and create other more serious sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea and sleep disruption.

Breathing through the mouth all the time, including when you're sleeping, can lead to problems. In children, mouth breathing can cause crooked teeth, facial deformities, or poor growth. In adults, chronic mouth breathing can cause bad breath and gum disease.

Mouth breathing is sometimes a necessary function, particularly when a respiratory infection closes the nasal passages with drainage However, consistent or chronic mouth breathing, especially in children, is linked to slower growth, behavioral issues, dental and facial abnormalities.

Here are 3 ways that can tell you if you or child is mouth breathing because of a habit:

1. You can use a mirror and place it below the nostrils and you will see fogging.
2. Another way is to take a piece of paper tape and apply it to the mouth so they are forced to breathe through the nose for a minimum of 3 minutes.

Relief-wise, mouth breathing can provide more air, especially when you're in a hot area, wearing a face mask, or running out of breath when walking or exercising. Breathing through your mouth can give you the instant volume of air that you need.

Mouth breathing may be necessary when a person has a cold, but generally, it offers fewer health benefits than nose breathing. It may also increase the risk of developing infections or worsen symptoms of conditions such as asthma. Chronic mouth breathing early in life may affect a person's face and jaw structure.

Word of mouth, also called viva voce, is the passing of information from person to person using oral communication, which could be as simple as telling someone the time of day. Storytelling is a common form of word-of-mouth communication where one person tells others a story about a real event or something made up.

What Are the Benefits of Mouth Taping?

• Fewer cavities.
• Decreased risk of gum disease.
• Reduced snoring.
• Increased REM sleep and cognitive function.
• Better breath.