oi tape™ Vented Mouth Tape

Yes, we recommend wearing it every night. Taping takes some getting used to, so for the best results, we recommend as much consistency as possible.

The breathing vent allows for ventilation and mouth breathing, if necessary. Many of our customers have expressed that the central vent provides peace of mind, knowing that mouth airflow is available if needed. The practice of mouth taping, like any new addition to your routine, takes time to get used to.

Non-vented does not contain the central breathing vent, while the vented does. The vent does provide some airflow for those that are new to mouth taping and want to ease into this new sleep habit. If you'd prefer to have no airflow, we suggest the non-vented tape. Both are great options and provide full coverage, however it depends on your level of comfort wearing the tape!

The best way is to slightly part your lips while gently pressing the tape on your mouth. This should allow for a small pathway for you to breathe through the vent. We suggest never to use the tape in a way that causes breathing anxiety. The tape will not be effective if you aren’t comfortable using it. The idea of the breathing vent is to allow you to relax while using the tape, knowing that you can have mouth airflow if needed. Over time you are likely to become more comfortable wearing the tape and rely solely on nasal breathing while you sleep.

Many have asked this question and there simply is no definitive answer.  Some have no problem with the tape and get used to it right away, and for others it takes days or weeks for their body to adjust. Still others have found that they have slowly grown accustomed to taping even though they experienced some restlessness and anxiety during the first several weeks. We all start from different places, have differing goals or expectations respecting mouth taping, and we all have limits to the comfort/discomfort levels we wish to experience. As a suggestion, take 3 deep breaths after applying OI Tape to start initiating a comfort level. Wear it around the house – while doing dishes, watching TV, working at your computer, driving in the car – before using it to aid your night’s sleep.

This answer varies, but it’s been reported from our community that within days to just a few weeks, sleep issues can subside drastically. It’ll depend on the severity of your sleep issues, but we suggest you remain consistent with your mouth taping practice and patient in letting your body re-train itself to breathe properly.