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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Maanya Sachdeva

Julia Bradbury advocates mouth-taping TikTok trend – but experts urge caution

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Julia Bradbury has said she sleeps with her mouth taped shut as she advocated for the health trend that previously went viral on TikTok.

Sleep experts, however, urge caution if you’re considering using mouth tape to improve sleep and conditions such as bad breath, gum decay, or cavities, citing only “anecdotal” research into the sleep technique.

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