Having your mouth taped shut is the stuff of nightmares — but some people are doing just that to themselves. And in an attempt to sleep better , no less.

Doctors say don't do it.

What You Need To Know

Some people are taping their mouths shut to improve sleep, but doctors advise against this practice

Social media claims it reduces snoring and enhances sleep, but there's no scientific backing. Experts warn it could worsen sleep disorders like sleep apnea or even cause suffocation

Dr. Kimberly Hutchison from Oregon Health & Science University highlights the risk

Some on social media say it's a hack for getting more and better sleep and to reduce snoring. The claims — which are not backed by science — are taking off on places like TikTok, sometimes pushed by people working for compani

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