The internal medicine doctor warned that by taping your mouth, you are 'putting yourself at risk at obstructing your ability to breathe,' and decreasing your oxygen intake.
Over the past few months, 'mouth taping' has become all the rage among celebrities, influencers and health enthusiasts alike, as they promise that breathing strictly through your nose can offer tons of benefits.
It's even been touted by Ivanka Trump , who admitted to using the Skinny Confidential brand mouth tape during a January appearance on their podcast, and wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow.
The doctor acknowledged while breathing out of your mouth can pose a higher risk for things like gum disease and 'dental carriers,' mouth taping is still not the answer for better health.
In a new video posted to TikTok , Pittsburgh-based internal medicine Dr. Chisom Ikeji shared that the promotion of mouth tape was 'concerning,' and urged people to stop.
