Hello everyone! It’s Koji from Lady Luck.
Did you know you might be unconsciously breathing through your mouth? Mouth breathing, which occurs when you breathe in or out through your mouth, can have various negative effects on your body.
Today, I’ll discuss the drawbacks of mouth breathing, along with how to check for it and methods to improve.
Why is mouth breathing harmful? Here are some reasons:
- It can lead to a double chin and facial sagging.
- Causes tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath.
- Weakens the immune system.
- Leads to sleep disorders.
One visible sign of habitual mouth breathing is often having the mouth open. This can relax the muscles around the face, making it more prone to a double chin and sagging.
Here’s a quick self-check. If any of the following apply, you might be a mouth breather:
- Your tongue doesn’t rest against the roof of your mouth when closed.
- You tend to keep your mouth open.
- Closing your mouth creates a bulge and wrinkles on your chin.
- You make noise when eating.
- You wake up with a sore throat.
- Your lips are frequently dry.
- You snore or grind your teeth.
- You have strong bad breath.
- You suffer from nasal conditions like allergic rhinitis or hay fever.
If you identify with any of these, here are two self-care exercises to help switch back to nasal breathing:
AIUEO Gymnastics: This exercise strengthens the muscles around your mouth and tongue.
- A: Open your mouth wide and hold for one second.
- I: Stretch your mouth sideways and hold for one second.
- U: Push your lips forward and hold for one second.
- E: Stick your tongue out towards your chin, not outward, and hold for one second.
Tongue Rotation:
- Keep your mouth closed, placing your tongue between your lips and gums.
- Slowly rotate your tongue along your gums.
If you find these self-check points apply to you, try these self-care methods! And if you’re concerned about facial sagging, consider our facial slimming treatment at our salon.
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