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The Problems With Mouth Breathing Explained
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The Negative Consequences of Mouth Breathing HOW YOU BREATHE MATTERS:
For most people, how you breathe isn’t a decision. You don’t choose whether or not you breathe out of your nose or mouth while sleeping.
narrow, causing teeth to become overcrowded. The upper lip elongates as well, often leading to a gummy grin. Also, the lower jaw doesn’t come forward like it should, which can constrict airways, resulting in sleep apnea and other problems.
But it matters. Mouth breathing can be harmful, affecting your sleep quality and oral hygiene. And many don’t know it can permanently affect a child’s facial shape and appearance. Humans can only breathe one of two ways — through the nose or mouth. The human body itself implies that noses are the better option, and most people breathe through their noses (barring the occasional stuffed nose). The nasal cavity has various filtering mechanisms, aka nose hairs, that clean the air of allergens and other particles. Bone structures called “turbinates” moisturize and regulate air temperature as well. Meanwhile, mouth breathing lacks these safeguards, which can lead to various health problems, including jaw malformation, gingivitis, etc.
These bone structure alterations result from force produced by the tongue. When mouth breathing, the tongue spends time in the palate space (the area between your teeth). This creates an upward pressure, encouraging forward jawbone growth. It also leads to a more pronounced forehead, and these face changes last into adulthood. Those who begin mouth breathing as adults will not experience face changes.
If you’re worried about mouth breathing or your child’s, you have options. First, try to find and treat the cause, like reducing nasal congestion by treating allergies, asthma, or a sinus infection. Practicing breathing techniques using your diaphragm can be effective,
One of the surprising effects of mouth breathing as a child is a change in bone structure during childhood development. Faces can elongate and
but yoga also helps. While overcoming mouth breathing can be difficult, everyone can do it with knowledge, time, and practice.
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