Nasal Breathing vs Mouth Breathing
The way we breathe is a crucial component to our overall health
Incorrect breathing techniques lead to many health issues that exist in modern society. Specifically, mouth breathing is an abnormal mode of breathing that negatively impacts our overall health. Not only does mouth breathing affect the airway, but also the skeletal development of the face as children grow. Sadly, the consequences of mouth breathing in a growing child can produce lifelong health issues.
Let’s compare: Nasal Breathing VS Mouth Breathing
Nasal Breathing
Nasal Breathing
Encourages Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing
Daytime Alertness
Peaceful Regenerative Sleep
Greater Oxygen Absorption
Regulates Volume of Air
Filters and Sterilizes Incoming Air
Humidifies and warms inhaled air
Lowers risk for allergies and hay fever
Aid’s your immune system
Lowers risk of snoring and sleep apnea
Supports correct formation of teeth and mouth
Improves lung capacity
Reduces risk of coughing
Mouth Breathing
Mouth Breathing
Encourages Upper Chest Breathing
Chronic Fatigue
Headaches
Digestive Issues
Anxiety and Depression
Inhaling unfiltered air
Low Immune Function
Allergic reactions to allergens
Dental Decay and Gum inflammation (gingivitis)
Snoring/Sleep apnea issues are more likely
Raises risk of teeth or jaw abnormalities
Bad breath/Dry mouth
Trouble Concentrating
How can orofacial myofunctional therapy help?
Myofunctional therapy will help in strengthening and gaining control of the lips. Individuals who don’t even realize that they are mouth breathing can become aware they are in fact breathing through their mouth.
Even when lips are only slightly apart, that is still enough to be considered mouth breathing. When a person wakes in the morning with a dry mouth, then they are most likely mouth breathing while sleeping. If a person is mouth breathing at night, chances are extremely likely there is some kind of mouth breathing occuring during the the day that is not even being realized.
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