JAKARTA - Covering your mouth with plaster while sleeping is now becoming increasingly popular. This is claimed to be a method that can help sleep more soundly and reduce snoring.
Many TikTok users share their experiences and some even say that covering your mouth while sleeping is not only to cope with snoring, but can also improve overall sleep quality.
However, the doctor reminded not to try the method. The doctor emphasized that covering the mouth with a jutsru plaster is not effective in overcoming snoring and can be risky for the health of the body.
Studies about the effectiveness of the plaster are small, the benefits are not too great, and potential risks remain," said neuroscientist and sleep specialist Dr. Kimberly Hutchison, quoted from Cleveland Clinic, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
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Breathing through the nose is indeed more recommended, especially during sleep. If you breathe with your mouth open at night, a person can wake up with a dry mouth and an arbitrary throat, which can cause mouth odors and mouth health problems.
Breath through the mouth is also associated with increased snoring. However, even though breathing through the nose is better than the mouth, covering the mouth with plaster is not the best way to deal with snoring.
There is also no strong evidence that covering your mouth with plaster can improve sleep quality. In addition, covering your mouth with plaster while sleeping can also cause shortness of breath, which can be fatal.
Sleep health expert, Dr. Daviv Schulman, suggests trying a prescription drug that can open a respiratory tract or a CPAP machine to overcomeUSES.
In addition, changes in a healthier lifestyle can also be done. For example, you are a smoker or overweight, by quitting smoking and dieting can help overcometiage habits.
"If you are a smoker or overweight, for example, quitting smoking and losing weight can help reduce the habit of breathing by mouth," concluded Doctor Shculman.
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