Thank you for this video. Mouth taping has been a life changer for me. I use white “Paper Tape” that I get at the Dollar Store in the band-aid section. I just put one single piece across my mouth, long enough to have an extra inch on both side. I never have a problem with it coming off at night. My roll of tape lasts a long time.
Just started mouth taping the last two days. The first night was weird but then last night I had the best uninterrupted sleep I have had in a long time. And have even found that I have been breathing through my nose all day today (muscle memory i suppose). I was recommended to use Kin tape. It is just the right sticky and doesn't leave any residue in the morning.
I have used this for about 4 nights so far and it comes loose and still get dry mouth. I am on Capp and have been getting more cavities recently than I did when I was a teenager. Now know why, will continue to try the tape and hope it helps. Would really like to get a good nights sleep/rest.
I am a mouth breather on bi-pap. My mouth will even open so far as to catch the bottom of a full face mask in my mouth. Somnifix alone isn’t strong enough to keep my mouth closed. But what you said about surgical tape is also true. My solution is a bit expensive because I find quite often I can’t use the Somnifix more than once. I place a Somnifix then place a 2 inch piece of surgical tape over it. This keeps my mouth closed rather well. Removing it all in the morning is not as painful as removing just surgical tape alone.
I have been mouth taping with surgical tape for a little over two weeks now, wow what a difference. The problem is it tears my skin to the point of bleeding when I pull it off. I'm going to try this product, my face is too sore to use the surgical tape anymore. Thanks so much.
@@noone9472 If you are asking why I sleep better it's because when I mouth breathe in my mask, I would also slobber. When I would turn over the slobber would roll around my mask and the pressure would push it out the corners of my mask. Disgusting, with tape I don't slobber so I don't have that disgusting liquid rolling around on my face..
I'm very interested in trying the mouth tape. I use a CPAP machine and a lot of times the air would penetrate out my mouth and wakes me up. My concern is the slit in the middle which I would think, promote the pressurized air to escape. I literally tried Duct Tape out of desperation. Actually it worked, but taking it off, OUCH! Not recommended.
I don't know but the fact that you're financially incentivized to promote the product gives me reasonable doubt to look for other dentists/mouth related doctors who have something to say on this.
I liked these, but between the cost and all the packing I just could see using them long term. Through trial and error I've discovered that the 1" CVS Sensitive Skin paper tape is the best! It's sticky enough, but doesn't feel like it's going to peel your skin off.
This is an update on my previous post. I ordered some Somnifix Sleep Strips and they were horrible for me. After less than an hour they would come off. I went back to the surgical tape and again it does great. I have learned to be more careful and take more time getting them off. The tape last forever so the cost is very minimal. I can't sleep without them anymore.
I have these and find I can't reuse these at all. They are overpriced for what they are. I found a less expensive option on Amazon for a fraction of the cost and triple the quantity. Nonetheless, thank you for the video!
Wow, long time on cpap. I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea 24 years ago and, believe it or not, I have not had one single day of relief in those 24 years. I try cpap for a week or so, cant stand it, NO improvement whatsoever, then into the closet it goes for another year until with desperation I try again. On and on this has gone for YEARS. ZERO improvement, not one night. Early on had a dental device through my dentist ($1,500), used it for 3 months, NO IMPROVEMENT. Cpap, bipap, asv, NO IMPROVEMENT. Granted, I only last a couple days with each but, come on, I should have felt SOMETHING. Under ASV I had like 3 days of almost perfect score yet FELT NO BETTER. How can one go from waking up 29 times every hour to .5 wakeups and feel NOTHING? I've pretty much given up. Granted, I'm paying the price in fatigue, unable to travel, multiple naps per day, quality of life sadly effected. So here I am 24 YEARS later, and the same, or worse, than I was the day I walked into my first (of 3) sleep studies. I guess the "good" news is that I'm still alive at 61 so I'm living proof that it won't kill you overnight, but kills you slowly. But, what else can I do? Been to 3 or so Dr's by now and its always the same...."stick with it". Never any answers as to WHY I don't feel better AT ALL. Even a 5% improvement would be motivating to me. nada, zero, nothing. I find it hard to believe that I wouldn't feel SOMETHING different (better) after one day, let alone several days. Guess I just don't believe that magically, on the 6th week (I've never gotten close to that long) of cpap, everything magically kicks in. Thanks for listening!
I have asked Somnifix directly if this does contain formaldehyde which is used in many tapes and it is known carnicogen. Never got the answer which is not very reassuring...
Hi there, Eldaniel! I'm so sorry to hear that you haven't heard anything back from them. I sent them a message on Instagram and they assured me that there is no formaldehyde used in their mouth tape. I hope you enjoy it.
Well I’ve been mouth taping for a few days but my body wakes me up 5-6 times per night because it is trained to exhale through the mouth and the mouth is covered. And my nose is fine. Waking up more tired than normally. Not sure if I would continue with mouth tapping 😔
Dr. Mark, I have a BIPAP machine, but I have used these for about 6-7 months now. I *just now* realized that the box says NOT to use these if you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Do you know why it would say this?? Aren’t these supposed to help with apnea? Help!
You stick the tape on your mouth , but leave a little bits on both corner of the mouth . Then when you get used to it , you can stitch the tape all over your mouth .
Hi Dr Burhenee, great video. Have just started taping my mouth of a night and have noticed a difference in the morning. My question however is for my children, like myself they are both chronic mouth breathers. I worry about the long term effects that mouth breathing will have on their facial structure. Is mouth taping something I should be encouraging with them? My daughter is 8 and currently her profile is great, there’s a slight over-jet but nothing out of the ordinary. My son is 12 and has lip incompetence, ive also noticed that his mandible has become slightly recessed which I would say is contributed to mouth breathing. He’ll be in braces within 6 months however I’d still like to address the mouth breathing issue as I’d hate for him to experience orthodontic relapse due to mouth breathing. Would love to know your thoughts on this.
I probably need a CPAP, as sleep badly and when I do sleep ,I wake up with a headache (not a hangover, I don;t drink) dry mouth blocked nose , catarr etc. I was born with a cleft palatte so I think that causes a lot of problems as I have done this since childhood. Is this going to help people like me, or do i need something much stronger?
I’m new to this information on mouth taping. My question is can I do mouth taping with Invisaligns on my teeth? I am 58 years old & 9 months into my orthodontic treatment.
Sounds risky. What if someone breaks in my house and tries to stab me to death. I suggest Oracoat Xylimelts Oral adhering Discs, as an alternative, for dry mouth. I use one per night, and it works well.
How can a person yawn with this thing shutting the mouth closed? Wouldn't it pop off every time we yawn and if so then what's the use of it since we all yawn while falling sleep and often in the middle of the night.
Hi Mark love the advice, I go to sleep at nights breathing through my nose, and wake up with heavily congested nose, sore back of throat and no energy, I have noticed now it feels like my body is constantly trying to fight infection and I think its due to mouth breathings. I really want to try mouth breathing but I am worried about inhaling or choking on the tape in my sleep, Is this a possibility?
@@albertdimatteo531 I did an unboxing video of it on my channel. I have been using it for awhile now - it's turned out to be one of my favorite brushes! I would love to record a full review but haven't been able to yet.
@@askthedentist I did watch your video and it was very informative. I'm not sure if its my brush or the way this 9500 is built on design. I've used the app to follow the brushing formation but the brush vibrates to indicate the next bracket of teeth are to be cleaned. My older brush stopped functioning when the process was complete. The 9500 just continues on despite the app saying the brushing is complete. Very odd.
Hi there, Ethio! So sorry for the long wait. I am actually still waiting for my aligners to arrive from Smile Direct Club, so I'll film an update as soon as I can. Thank you for checking in!
I know someone who done the mouth taping,it caused him to fart,then lost his bowls all over the bed.. Since then he tried mouth taping many times His wife left him,he went from 12 stone to 7 stone Turned into a mere piece of his original self,of what he used be Last week,I was told his house was being repossessed.
Thank you for this video. Mouth taping has been a life changer for me. I use white “Paper Tape” that I get at the Dollar Store in the band-aid section. I just put one single piece across my mouth, long enough to have an extra inch on both side. I never have a problem with it coming off at night. My roll of tape lasts a long time.
Do you still do it? How has it changed your life and sleep?
how was it a life changer? i'mcurious to try
@@noone9472 try it and find out
Just started mouth taping the last two days. The first night was weird but then last night I had the best uninterrupted sleep I have had in a long time. And have even found that I have been breathing through my nose all day today (muscle memory i suppose). I was recommended to use Kin tape. It is just the right sticky and doesn't leave any residue in the morning.
I have used this for about 4 nights so far and it comes loose and still get dry mouth. I am on Capp and have been getting more cavities recently than I did when I was a teenager. Now know why, will continue to try the tape and hope it helps. Would really like to get a good nights sleep/rest.
I am a mouth breather on
bi-pap. My mouth will even open so far as to catch the bottom of a full face mask in my mouth. Somnifix alone isn’t strong enough to keep my mouth closed. But what you said about surgical tape is also true. My solution is a bit expensive because I find quite often I can’t use the Somnifix more than once. I place a Somnifix then place a 2 inch piece of surgical tape over it. This keeps my mouth closed rather well. Removing it all in the morning is not as painful as removing just surgical tape alone.
I have been mouth taping with surgical tape for a little over two weeks now, wow what a difference. The problem is it tears my skin to the point of bleeding when I pull it off. I'm going to try this product, my face is too sore to use the surgical tape anymore. Thanks so much.
what changed for you? i'mcurious to try
@@noone9472 If you are asking why I sleep better it's because when I mouth breathe in my mask, I would also slobber. When I would turn over the slobber would roll around my mask and the pressure would push it out the corners of my mask. Disgusting, with tape I don't slobber so I don't have that disgusting liquid rolling around on my face..
Just wet the tape with water in the morning; comes off easier.
@@djc0108Thank you ❤
Wonderful Channel Mark! We love to see other dentists creating fantastic content. This is a wonderful review!
Now if only some people would keep their mouths taped during the day, may be a better world
Biden/Harris for example
@@codywy5579 all politicians. same shit different asshole. maybe they need a butt plug
Just what we need, a comedian!
@@GiftHorse123 better than all the triggered and angry people of today? No?
I'm very interested in trying the mouth tape. I use a CPAP machine and a lot of times the air would penetrate out my mouth and wakes me up. My concern is the slit in the middle which I would think, promote the pressurized air to escape. I literally tried Duct Tape out of desperation. Actually it worked, but taking it off, OUCH! Not recommended.
I don't know but the fact that you're financially incentivized to promote the product gives me reasonable doubt to look for other dentists/mouth related doctors who have something to say on this.
I liked these, but between the cost and all the packing I just could see using them long term. Through trial and error I've discovered that the 1" CVS Sensitive Skin paper tape is the best! It's sticky enough, but doesn't feel like it's going to peel your skin off.
Micropore Tape does the job, is a lot cheaper and comes off easily if you wet it with water.
This is an update on my previous post. I ordered some Somnifix Sleep Strips and they were horrible for me. After less than an hour they would come off. I went back to the surgical tape and again it does great. I have learned to be more careful and take more time getting them off. The tape last forever so the cost is very minimal. I can't sleep without them anymore.
There's a tape called grif grip. I've been using it for a week and it's great.
I have these and find I can't reuse these at all. They are overpriced for what they are. I found a less expensive option on Amazon for a fraction of the cost and triple the quantity. Nonetheless, thank you for the video!
which is it that you're using? thanks.
What was the one you found on Amazon? I have tried duct tape and found it scary.
Is FDA approval a good thing?
Been on Cpap for 35 years, use a chinstrap. It'll keep your mouth closed just fine. Get one that's adjustable and washable.
Wow, long time on cpap. I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea 24 years ago and, believe it or not, I have not had one single day of relief in those 24 years. I try cpap for a week or so, cant stand it, NO improvement whatsoever, then into the closet it goes for another year until with desperation I try again. On and on this has gone for YEARS. ZERO improvement, not one night. Early on had a dental device through my dentist ($1,500), used it for 3 months, NO IMPROVEMENT. Cpap, bipap, asv, NO IMPROVEMENT. Granted, I only last a couple days with each but, come on, I should have felt SOMETHING. Under ASV I had like 3 days of almost perfect score yet FELT NO BETTER. How can one go from waking up 29 times every hour to .5 wakeups and feel NOTHING? I've pretty much given up. Granted, I'm paying the price in fatigue, unable to travel, multiple naps per day, quality of life sadly effected. So here I am 24 YEARS later, and the same, or worse, than I was the day I walked into my first (of 3) sleep studies. I guess the "good" news is that I'm still alive at 61 so I'm living proof that it won't kill you overnight, but kills you slowly. But, what else can I do? Been to 3 or so Dr's by now and its always the same...."stick with it". Never any answers as to WHY I don't feel better AT ALL. Even a 5% improvement would be motivating to me. nada, zero, nothing. I find it hard to believe that I wouldn't feel SOMETHING different (better) after one day, let alone several days. Guess I just don't believe that magically, on the 6th week (I've never gotten close to that long) of cpap, everything magically kicks in. Thanks for listening!
Great idea. I went on Amazon only to find out they were highly overpriced
I have asked Somnifix directly if this does contain formaldehyde which is used in many tapes and it is known carnicogen. Never got the answer which is not very reassuring...
Hi there, Eldaniel! I'm so sorry to hear that you haven't heard anything back from them. I sent them a message on Instagram and they assured me that there is no formaldehyde used in their mouth tape. I hope you enjoy it.
How to buy this ,
I am using 3M Micropore, 2,5cm X 5m, that is a lot cheaper.
3M Micropore pulls on the skin when you take it off and leaves some glue residue that is difficult to clean up.
@@tuyetcong-ton-nu1388 Completely agree. I would often get damage to my lips or under the lip area from 3M Micropore when I used it.
You may be able to remove some of the glue (before using it on the lips) by using it on the back of your hand a few times.
Doesn't 3m make a tape for sensitive skin?
Would this product help me with my lips making a puffing sound at night?
Love mouth taping, thanks to you!
I assume side sleeping is the best approach with this tape, yes?
Wow this... this is an underrated comment.
Has anyone died from taping their mouth shut while they slept?
Can you use these with nasal pillows?
I thought you could reuse the tapes!
Yes, we use ours 3-5 times each!
Thanks for the video
We have to continue this mouth taping for how long? I don't want to do it forever :(
Well I’ve been mouth taping for a few days but my body wakes me up 5-6 times per night because it is trained to exhale through the mouth and the mouth is covered. And my nose is fine. Waking up more tired than normally. Not sure if I would continue with mouth tapping 😔
Try during the day if you can, for a couple of hours, before or after work. Also look at the Buteyko? Technique for opening up your nasal passage.
Is it safe to use somnifix for children?
Dr. Mark, I have a BIPAP machine, but I have used these for about 6-7 months now. I *just now* realized that the box says NOT to use these if you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Do you know why it would say this?? Aren’t these supposed to help with apnea? Help!
You stick the tape on your mouth , but leave a little bits on both corner of the mouth . Then when you get used to it , you can stitch the tape all over your mouth .
Hi Dr Burhenee, great video. Have just started taping my mouth of a night and have noticed a difference in the morning. My question however is for my children, like myself they are both chronic mouth breathers. I worry about the long term effects that mouth breathing will have on their facial structure. Is mouth taping something I should be encouraging with them? My daughter is 8 and currently her profile is great, there’s a slight over-jet but nothing out of the ordinary. My son is 12 and has lip incompetence, ive also noticed that his mandible has become slightly recessed which I would say is contributed to mouth breathing. He’ll be in braces within 6 months however I’d still like to address the mouth breathing issue as I’d hate for him to experience orthodontic relapse due to mouth breathing. Would love to know your thoughts on this.
I probably need a CPAP, as sleep badly and when I do sleep ,I wake up with a headache (not a hangover, I don;t drink) dry mouth blocked nose , catarr etc. I was born with a cleft palatte so I think that causes a lot of problems as I have done this since childhood. Is this going to help people like me, or do i need something much stronger?
Try Oracoat Xylimelts Oral adhering Discs, for dry mouth. I use one per night and it works well. My dentist approved it.
Hey Mark, anyone ever tell you look like Justin Hayward, lead singer of The Moody Blues?
I’m new to this information on mouth taping. My question is can I do mouth taping with Invisaligns on my teeth? I am 58 years old & 9 months into my orthodontic treatment.
Yes you can use with Invisaligns or Smile Direct
Kinesiology tape is great, comes off easy, doesn't leave sticky residue and it's cheaper than those strips.
I haven’t found a tape strong enough to keep my mouth closed every tape I use has come off 😢
Sounds risky. What if someone breaks in my house and tries to stab me to death.
I suggest Oracoat Xylimelts Oral adhering Discs, as an alternative, for dry mouth. I use one per night, and it works well.
How can a person yawn with this thing shutting the mouth closed? Wouldn't it pop off every time we yawn and if so then what's the use of it since we all yawn while falling sleep and often in the middle of the night.
Hi Mark love the advice, I go to sleep at nights breathing through my nose, and wake up with heavily congested nose, sore back of throat and no energy, I have noticed now it feels like my body is constantly trying to fight infection and I think its due to mouth breathings. I really want to try mouth breathing but I am worried about inhaling or choking on the tape in my sleep, Is this a possibility?
Edit your comment lmao
Don’t ever try mouth breathing, google the negative side effects, the list is endless sadly.
Good video
Can you really leave it on your night table until the next night? I’d worry about it drying out or getting dirty. How else can you store it?
It actually does not dry out. Give it a try!
Just use duct tape, all kidnappers agree its cheaper and it works 👍👍👍
I would highly recommend not using it.
I use the large size bandaids. It works for me.
Ha Ha Ha duct tape will rip off your Moustache !!!🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅Ouch !!!😳
What if you have lips like Jay Z? Do they come in extra large?
@Caramel Delight 😆😆😆
pacifier
Stop making me laugh goddamn you my mouth tape is stretching
What's the material they use?
You can reach out to them directly, but I believe it is a patented blend that's not publicly available.
Are you a mommie? i found lipright special for kids.. nobody is talking about kids.. and they need to develop... hope it help. MC. 🥰
I was trying to buy it using the promo code but it doesn’t work:(
I'm so sorry, Josue. I reached out to the company and they're offering a VDAY15 sale right now instead.
I think I'm going to try it but if I was you I would shave that beard off I don't want to wake up in the morning have to be hurt I taken
Where is the discount code?
Promo code no longer works
I'm so sorry. I'll reach out to the company and update the info.
The code doesn't work
So sorry, A. Somnifix discontinued the code listed in the video.
@@askthedentist That's ok. Do you have a review of the Philips Sonicare 9500?
@@albertdimatteo531 I did an unboxing video of it on my channel. I have been using it for awhile now - it's turned out to be one of my favorite brushes! I would love to record a full review but haven't been able to yet.
@@askthedentist I did watch your video and it was very informative. I'm not sure if its my brush or the way this 9500 is built on design. I've used the app to follow the brushing formation but the brush vibrates to indicate the next bracket of teeth are to be cleaned. My older brush stopped functioning when the process was complete. The 9500 just continues on despite the app saying the brushing is complete. Very odd.
still waiting for smile direct club update
Hi there, Ethio! So sorry for the long wait. I am actually still waiting for my aligners to arrive from Smile Direct Club, so I'll film an update as soon as I can. Thank you for checking in!
What about a chin gaurd
I find the chin guard tends to give some patients problems as it does not close the lips and also can cause headaches.
Have a shave look tidy.
I know someone who done the mouth taping,it caused him to fart,then lost his bowls all over the bed..
Since then he tried mouth taping many times
His wife left him,he went from 12 stone to 7 stone
Turned into a mere piece of his original self,of what he used be
Last week,I was told his house was being repossessed.
Horrifying.
Can it reduce Night Terrors?. There is a habit of screaming at the night. Will it reduce?. Pls respond