Primal Life Organics Blog

There’s a new viral trend on TikTok that people swear is helping them sleep better. It’s called mouth taping. Videos using the hashtag #mouthtaping have garnered nearly 25 million views.

And people aren’t just talking about improved sleep, other people claim it gives them more energy, a sharper jawline, improved skin, mood, and digestion, reduced brain fog, and even fixing cavities, gum disease, and bad breath!

But is mouth taping just a trend? Does it really help you sleep better? And the overarching question - is it actually good for you?

The dental products lining your bathroom sink right now could be destroying your mouth. I’m talking about fluoride toothpaste, harsh mouthwash, and peroxide whitening gel.

The marketing campaigns behind these products are clever, but don’t let yourself be fooled. Conventional dental products strip your oral microbiome of its natural protections and leave your teeth and gums vulnerable to damage and decay. 

But there’s another part of this equation that nobody is talking about: saliva.