Key Takeaways Mouth breathing sends air through your mouth, while nose breathing routes it through your nasal passages. Dry mouth, snoring, restless sleep, and jaw tension can sometimes occur with mouth breathing. Nose breathing may support comfortable sleep, but sleep concerns can have several possible causes. Possible contributors to mouth breathing include nasal congestion or obstruction, allergies, a deviated septum, enlarged tonsils or adenoids, tongue restriction, and long-standing...

Key Takeaways An open mouth at rest, dry lips, or noisy sleep can be early signs of mouth breathing in toddlers. Daytime and nighttime clues, like restless sleep or unclear speech, are worth noting. Nasal breathing supports jaw growth, sleep quality, and how the palate takes shape. Myofunctional therapy uses gentle exercises for the tongue and lips, and habit change takes patient practice. Families in Vancouver WA and the Portland metro can book a free 15 minute virtual consultation. You...