Can kids use mouth tape?
Asked by momof3_jenn · 1 month ago
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Can kids use mouth tape?
Answered by Evident Team· 1 month ago
We do not recommend mouth tape for children without explicit guidance from a pediatric dentist or ENT specialist. Children's airways are still developing, and mouth breathing in kids often signals underlying issues (enlarged adenoids, allergies, tongue tie) that should be addressed by a professional rather than masked with tape. Some pediatric myofunctional therapists do incorporate mouth taping into treatment plans, but only as part of a supervised protocol. If your child breathes through their mouth at night, see a specialist first.
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