Sleeping with your mouth open, especially for extended periods, can bypass your body's natural filtration system. Your nose is designed to filter out pollen, dust, and even some bacteria and viruses from the air you breathe. By encouraging nose breathing, mouth taping aims to: improve air filtration, reduce snoring, potentially aid mild sleep apnea (by keeping the tongue in a more favorable position), support oral health by preventing dry mouth, and enhance sleep quality by r