TikTok trend has people taping their mouths to sleep better, and it’s scaring doctors


If a person is struggling with their nasal passages or proper breathing during sleep, experts recommend they contact their doctor for medical advice, not tape their mouths shut while snoozing. — AFP Relaxnews

Will taping your mouth shut help you sleep better? Some TikTok users swear by it, and the growing trend is scaring doctors.

“This is one of the most dangerous trends I’ve heard of in some time, and I’m quite concerned that it is being advocated as a ‘health’ trend,” general practitioner David Culpepper told Fox News.

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