How to know if you're a mouth breather?

Too Lazy to Read? Here’s the Glowdown.

1. Mouth breathing isn’t just a habit — it’s a red flag for deeper health issues..

2. It’s linked to poor sleep quality, jaw misalignment, and even changes in facial structure.

3. Most people don’t even know they’re doing it, but the signs are there.

4. The good news? You can fix it — starting with awareness.

Let's get real: what the data says.

(Source: Sleep Review Magazine)

An estimated 61% of people are mouth breathers—yes, the majority of us are doing it wrong

54% of mouth breathers say they didn’t get quality sleep the night before.

56% wake up at least twice per night due to dry mouth or congestion.

74% of partners sharing a bed with a mouth breather report waking up at least once per night.

59% of respondents sleep next to a mouth breather, and 47% believe it impacts their own sleep quality.

Why Mouth Breathing Isn’t Just a Quirky Habit

When you breathe through your mouth instead of your nose, things go downhill fast

🚫 Reduced Oxygen Intake: Nose breathing filters, humidifies, and regulates the air you breathe. Mouth breathing? Not so much.

😰 Higher Stress Levels: It triggers your 'fight or flight' mode, increasing cortisol and anxiety.

💤 Poor Sleep Quality: Mouth breathing often means snoring, fragmented sleep, and even sleep apnea.

🦷 Facial and Jaw Issues: Chronic mouth breathing can change facial structure, narrowing the jaw and causing misalignments.

How to Tell If You’re a Mouth Breather (Checklist Style)

☀️ Morning Clues:
-Grogginess, even after 8 hours of sleep
-Bad breath despite brushing
-Dry mouth or sore throat

🌞 Daytime Signs:
-Walking around with your mouth open
-Taking big breaths before speaking
-Sighing or sniffing frequently

🌙 Nighttime Habits:
-Snoring or open-mouth sleeping
-Heavy, audible breathing while asleep
- Difficulty breathing through your nose during exercise

✨ How to fix it

👃 Practice Nasal Breathing: Be mindful. Close your mouth and breathe deeply through your nose during the day.

👅 Improve Your Tongue Posture: Your tongue should rest against the roof of your mouth. It helps keep your airways open.

🌀 Clear Your Nasal Passages: Use saline rinses or nasal strips before bed to keep things clear.

🛌 Train with Mouth Tape: This is where Bedrock Mouth Tape comes in. It’s designed to gently keep your lips sealed, encouraging nasal breathing throughout the night.