Question 1

what can i do to stop mouth breathing during sleep?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You may want to be evaluated by an ent, dentist or oral surgeon to determine why you are a mouth breather.  Do you have any nasal obstruction?  Is your tongue really enlarged? Do you have sleep apnea?

Question 2

does one lose more fluids from mouth breathing? i tend to need more water when i sleep breathing through my mouth.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending how how much you weight,etc you can breath 1 to 2 liters of fluids a day especially mouth breathing

Question 3

how to clear a stuff nose before bed, it is causing my sleep apnea as i do not have a problem mouth breathing during the day?

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea?: Sleep apnea happens mostly when you’re ASLEEP.  The fact that is doesn’t happen during the day may be irrelevant.

You need to see a doctor to diagnose

Question 4

can you tell me how to stop mouth breathing at night?

Accepted Answer

ENT evaluation: You may have blockage of nasal breathing. See an ENT doc to assess. You may need surgical modification of your nasal passages.

Question 5

how do you stop mouth breathing?

Accepted Answer

Many options: Mouth breathing treatment options are numerous. Depending on the current clinical picture and symptoms, the effective treatment for mouth breathing includes immediate respiratory techniques and long-term breathing exercises and lifestyle changes in order to retrain the automatic breathing pattern.

Question 6

i am worried about mouth breathing?

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Mouth breathing?: What are your concerns? Please be more specific.

Question 7

how can i treat my mouth breathing?

Accepted Answer

Humidifier: Mouth breathing can occur mainly due to obstruction in the nasal passages which can be due to structural obstructions, inflammation as well as dry air.  The simplest solution is to try a humidifier at night.  

If you have any symptoms, like headache, snoring, gasping,  or sinusitis, contact your ENT physician.  Mouth breathing by itself is not a disorder which has to be treated.  Hope this help!

Question 8

can there be problems linked to mouth breathing?

Accepted Answer

Mouth breathing: Will promote a greater chance of dental caries (decay) and periodontal disease. Speak to your physician regarding causes (habitual, anatomic, obstructive). See your dentist more often for exams and advice.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: mouth breathing?

Accepted Answer

Like you said.: Mouth breathing is breathing through the mouth, as opposed to breathing through your nose.  Nose breathing is healthier for many reasons including (but not limited to) tooth decay, gum disease, malocclusion, sleep disorder, and overall health.

Question 10

mouth breathing harmful on gums?

Accepted Answer

YEA: Over time it causes dryness and potential changes in normal bacterial mouth flora.

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