You may have seen it on TikTok or heard about it from a friend: people taping their mouths shut before bed to “breathe better” and “sleep deeper.” Some claim it helps with everything from snoring to glowing skin.
What often gets lost in these viral videos is context: who it’s safe for, who it isn’t, and what can go wrong.
That matters because trends like this don’t stay on screens. Children and teens see short, convincing clips and may try mouth taping at home without medical advice or adult s