NexCare Mouth Tape Review (Affordable Somnifix Alternative?) | Dentist Explained 2021

[@DentalNowPanorama]

Do you have any questions about your oral health? Don't hesitate to as us below! We try our best to respond as soon as we can 😀

[@jfretz86]

Somnifix doesn’t stay in place. It’s not sticky enough, any alternatives?

[@chzeelieng5052]

hi can you talk more on the rest position of our tongue when we're closing our mouth to breathe

[@balukodhasi4820]

How to buy this item .amezon available

[@lennydaiglejr3094]

I use it and love it. It’s easy , effective and affordable. I find it helpful to use my tongue to “ break the seal” before removing. This has revolutionized the quality of my sleep.

[@boomerang6130]

Thanks for your comment Lenny, glad it worked for you. I am going to give it a try tonight. 👍👍

[@Scientestvr]

Please tell us more. I have terrible sleep apnea and I’m looking for something outside of the cpap.. just to try out. What was your condition or disposition before the tape? What exactly has it done in terms of quality of sleep?

[@beautifulday7528]

I use this safely and it has been a game changer! I cut a stip of about 3 inches and cut in 1/2 the long way. So I end up with 2 strips of about 3 inches. I use vaseline just on the lip part the tape will touch. I put it from the bottom of my nose all the way under my chin. That's how I decide how long. I can sneeze, cough, etc. no problem. No more waking up with dry mouth/throat. So happy! That and elevating the head of my bed by 4" to let the nasal area drain has been life changing! Thank you Dr! And, I use extra strength Breathe Right. The combo has been great!

[@jilloconnell1584]

Thank you for being honest about its pros AND cons. I appreciate the transparency and detail!

[@DentalNowPanorama]

Any time! Thank you so much for watching our video! It really means a lot to us. If you have any questions or concerns about your oral health, please don't hesitate to reach out!

[@Gidgetandmoondoggy]

Thanks, I’m going to try this. It’s a fraction of the price of the specifically designed tape

[@DentalNowPanorama]

You're certainly welcome! We are glad we were able to provide you with some valuable content. Please let us know how it goes! We would also really appreciate it if you could subscribe to our channel. it would mean a lot to us!

[@boomerang6130]

Thanks for your comment Bridget. It is very affordable. I am going to try tonight.

[@perivlahopoulos9006]

Great video . Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us !!!!

[@keyboardtek]

I have found that paper adhesive tape breaks too easy and moisture from the mouth makes it disintegrate. The plastic based tape works better. I have also found shaving at bedtime helps the tape stick better as does cleaning the skin with alcohol to remove the oils. Now if you had a good idea how to prevent from rolling on my back during sleep!

[@merlangga9076]

Doc, I am currently having braces and i also put tapes to close my mouth during sleep, will this affect the teeth adjusment?

[@dacapovoicestudio9014]

How long does it usually take to build the "nose breathing" habit if you use tape on your mouth every night??

[@DentalNowPanorama]

Thanks for your question! It really depends on each person. Some people can catch on quickly and some people may take longer. It really depends on the severity and how long you've been doing this habit. It's a lot harder at night since you're not technically able to monitor your habits. We really appreciate your question, hopefully we've been able to guide you in the right direction!

[@itsmimi3154]

I have a few questions about oral hygiene. How do you make manual flossing with braces easier? I try the floss threaders and it still takes too long so most of the time I end up using my waterpik instead. Also, what’s the difference between xylitol and fluoride mouth wash? Which is best? Thanks

[@DentalNowPanorama]

We are actually planning on making a video on the topic of flossing very very soon, so please subscribe to our channel and stay tuned! Thank you so much for these wonderful questions. Regarding the mouthwash question, we will also cover that in a video shortly but it will take a little longer than the timeframe that we will have for a video on the toothpick question. Again, we really really appreciate you commenting and hopefully, we can guide you in the right direction a little bit in the upcoming video.

[@gif24gt60]

How do u know if u should do mouth taping or nasal strips, if u suspect sleep apnea? Inquiring minds want to know.

[@dewitubeX1]

I don't recommend this to anybody that has sleep apnea. it can be dangerous, unless you are using a nasal cpap mask.

[@Srhodes0519]

I haven’t heard any Dr discuss the hazards of the tape adhesive ingredients being breathed in daily for hours a night indefinitely.

[@nejolo9563]

New to mouth taping and I would like to know this as well. Licking lips also could be a problem if these adhesives make it to the gut.

[@andrefilipe9042]

Believe this is why they recommend medical tape that leaves less residue on the skin.

[@albiyans1469]

Why you are not uploading videos , please upload we need you !!!!

[@DentalNowPanorama]

we are truly honoured! we've gotten really busy lately at our practice, but we will do our best to post more content soon! in the mean time, if you can subscribe to our channel, we would greatly appreciate it!

[@thomasokeefe3081]

Use it every night. Works GREAT !!!

[@DentalNowPanorama]

thank you so much for your kind comment Thomas. we are glad to hear that you're having a great time with the nexcare tape. we'd love to hear how your sleep has been since you've been using it!

[@rohinis4489]

I have braces now but I use to do mouth breathing in night. So, shall I use medical tape or not. Please reply

[@NoFeArChiC2]

Thank you for this cheaper option! I have been looking for something to help with keeping my mouth closed while using my CPAP, but the prices are crazy! I'm looking forward to giving this a try. Much appreciated!

[@DentalNowPanorama]

Glad I could help! We have been doing quite a bit of research on different solutions lately. We are actually going to continue our series on the different options available that are currently available on amazon. Please stay tuned, as there are quite a few different ones that are available and there may be a few that might be better than others for different people.

[@siewhuah8181]

Hi, Thank you for your informative videos, Dr🤗 I just started wearing a Essix mouthguard on my lower pallette during sleep & it is quite bulging leading to open mouth & dry lips & mouth. 2 questions: What is the long term effect of this? 2. Not sure if Mouthguard will be effective to prevent teeth movements due to 2 missing premolars? Appreciate your professional advice Dr. TQVM

[@rickhammel9541]

3 days in and it's working well. No dry throat when I wake up, and I seem to wake up less

[@DentalNowPanorama]

Fantastic news Rick! We are so glad to hear this. Thank you so much for your comment and for supporting our Channel

[@Skylerhoram]

Dr. Can we replace or make jawline bones smaller in surgical my Jawline is too big hate my jaw

[@boomerang6130]

Thanks for creating and sharing this video . 👍 I am a mouth breather. I am definitely going to give this tape a try. My local Kroger has it and it is very affordable as I am on a fixed income. I will report back in about a month how it works. Thanks again doctor.

[@user-vp1cc7hj6y]

How was it?

[@boomerang6130]

@@user-vp1cc7hj6y It works really well J. Give it a try. Sometimes, I forget to apply before bed. LOL

[@Jubby1]

@@boomerang6130 what were the changes

[@boomerang6130]

@@Jubby1 Less dry mouth and hoarse voice when I wake up each morning. I recommend giving it a try.👍

[@shabwann]

Hello doctor. I struggle with angular cheilitis due to drooling in sleep. Do you think this could help me?

[@DentalNowPanorama]

Hello! thank you so much for commenting. we appreciate you commenting. honestly, it's really hard to say without seeing you in person if there are any other concerns, such as crooked teeth or other problems. Our recommendation would be to visit a few dentists and talk to them about this issue and also try the tape for yourself to see if you have any results! As we've mentioned in the video, it's best to make sure that you visit and let your dentist and doctor know before proceeding with any recommendations.

[@AS-mt2we]

Sir can you tell how to fix translucent teeth ?

[@DentalNowPanorama]

Please stay tuned! We will make a video on this very topic shortly.

[@dhaaranidhaarani5717]

Hello can you tell how to stop tongue thrust habit

[@benblackwell44]

Will this product work with facial hair, both beard and mustache?

[@seilamujkanovic3478]

Hi doc today I just got braces I'm 17 and I wanted to know if braces will actually affect my facial shape, before I got braces and this was months ago I used to have a bad habit of chewing my cheeks the sides but ever since I stopped I felt shifting in my teeth and my face seemed to have changed slightly but I can't tell if it's worse of better so now I've gotten braces but my other issue my orthodontists told me I don't need expansion and that i have a good bite but I feel like I do need it, on top of that the teeth feels as if they a pushing my teeth inward instead outward my bite feels off and I don't think they are doing it right what do I do should I stop treatment?

[@blitheixgaming1289]

Hey doc, my lower front teeth (the front centre incisor) is lower than the other. Do i need braces to correct them? And will it affect my face shape?

[@srinivasulureddytikkavarap1040]

Sir,can please do a video on tooth shaping side effects and age limit

[@DentalNowPanorama]

we will add it to our list! thanks for commenting

[@srinivasulureddytikkavarap1040]

@@DentalNowPanorama thanku sir

[@NightmareChronicles77]

Is it toxic?

[@sci_99]

Looking forward to the video Dr. Dhillon! I'm excited to see that there's an alternative to Somnifix.

[@DentalNowPanorama]

Us too! Stay tuned for more to come! We are working on a series on different products available.

[@shurikenpaper2126]

Hi doc i have a question... So i have this canine baby teeth at age 16 my permanent canine teeth grow beside it and when i pulled out my baby teeth it leaves a one tooth gap can i still close it with braces? I wish i could visit a doctor but it's lockdown in my hometown so i wanna know some advance advice

[@sreyajasmin7544]

On a duplicate teeth, can we use alignment or braces?

[@timothychastaer7288]

Does this help with snoring?

[@DentalNowPanorama]

It actually does! We are actually going to make a few videos on products that are specifically recommended for snoring, so please stay tuned :)

[@CChen-wd9kg]

Very helpful video! Also, thanks for the consideration of the safety issue.

[@DentalNowPanorama]

Glad it was helpful! We really try to look at it from all angles. If you have any other questions about the product, please let us know.

[@dhaaranidhaarani5717]

Hello doctor can you tell how to stop tongue thrust habit

[@DentalNowPanorama]

We actually made a video on some exercises! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHrGf3-XitOji7c

[@jyotipandey4264]

Dr I have front tooth gap that front two teeth.what type of breaces should I get and how long duration it can take cose I am 27 from India and family is planning for my marriage I want to get breases and my tooth fixed as soon as possible ,Dr please reply please

[@DentalNowPanorama]

we would highly suggest that you consider getting invisalign instead! your treatment may not be fully complete by the time of your wedding and at least with Invisalign, you can actually take them out and it's not very noticeable at all when you are straightening your teeth. It's a clear plastic solution that is very hard to see. Hopefully this helps!

[@jyotipandey4264]

Thanku dr for reply , but invisalign will be costly?will it cost between 30thousand+ or may be 50thousand +???? .thanku so much for your reply dr. Your reply is precious

[@CharlieMeister]

Never heard of mouth taping before! Great video!

[@DentalNowPanorama]

Thank you so much Charlie! It means a lot to us. Yeah you should give it a shot and see if you get some beneficial results from it 🙂

[@CharlieMeister]

@@DentalNowPanorama Will do!!

[@manvithayadla3044]

Hi sir! I got my braces in may 2019, My teeth were straight so removed my braces in March 2020, But when I should get retainer there was lockdown during the country so my retainer didn't go to lab . So I need to stay 8 months without retainer after my braces are removed. That caused my teeth unaligned. So please suggest me should I get braced again??

[@DentalNowPanorama]

Hello! Thanks for reaching out. We really appreciate it 😊 hopefully we can guide you in the right direction. Your case could actually be a very good option for Invisalign Express. It's very similar to regular Invisalign, the only thing is that it has far less trays. It's usually meant for patients who have minor problems. Once you do get treatment again, you really need to get the retainer and wear it right away. We always stress this aspect because it's so critical for patients to wear it so that they don't risk having their teeth move out of place. Hopefully this answers your question!

[@orlandojoffre938]

Wow so interesting!

[@DentalNowPanorama]

Glad you were able to get something from our videos 🙂

[@MusicaAngela]

For about a week now, I've been training myself to breathe only through my nose during the day so as to avoid using a CPAP. Do you think that mouth taping at night would speed up this process?

[@DentalNowPanorama]

It really really depends on the person and each individual case. We would suggest that you try it and see the results. Many patients do see a change in their sleep patterns once they tape their mouths. Hopefully, this helps and we would love to find out the results from you! Please make sure that you let your doctor know about this before you do proceed so that they are completely supervising you! Thanks for watching. we really appreciate it.

[@wread1982]

Are you sure that tape is non toxic? It says made with non natural rubber

[@DentalNowPanorama]

Many doctors use it in medical institutions. It's also hypoallergenic too! This product is relatively safe, as we mentioned you should still discuss this option with your medical doctor as each patient can differ! Dr. Dhillon and many of our staff members use the product themselves.

[@WHITELIONNYC]

This will save me so much money. 💪🏿💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰👍🏻

[@DentalNowPanorama]

So glad to hear that! Thanks for watching our video we really appreciate it. If you could subscribe to our channel, it would mean a lot to us. 😃

[@monicaelden1309]

I went to buy this on amazon and it has a prop. 65 warning on it even though it's hypoallergenic. Can you suggest a non-toxic alternative?

[@DentalNowPanorama]

From the NexCare Sensitive Skin Tape SLT-1 Regulatory Datasheet from a google search: "To the best of the manufacturer’s knowledge, this product is in compliance with Proposition 65, and reasonably anticipated use of this product will not result in exposure to any Proposition 65 chemicals that would require a Proposition 65 warning."

[@Atmosphere404]

Good video

[@luzelmartinez9016]

Thank you.

[@DentalNowPanorama]

You're welcome!

[@SunnyB1996]

Awesome!

[@DentalNowPanorama]

Thanks!

[@netaikundu2982]

My teeth is like a rabbit. My age is 12. Plz give me a solution plzzzzz😭😭😭😭. Without braces plz

[@DentalNowPanorama]

braces or invsialign would be a pretty good solution but you need to visit a dentist!

[@netaikundu2982]

@@DentalNowPanorama I have been pressing my teeth lightly for two months , and it improved a little bit. Will I continue pressing. Will it work? Or making a jawline would give a positive result?

[@DentalNowPanorama]

@@netaikundu2982 no it wont do anything. you need orthodontics.

[@netaikundu2982]

@@DentalNowPanorama will jawline give a better look at least?I just want to have a smart look

[@wheezy4157]

@@netaikundu2982 look up mewing

[@vikasgupta1828]

Thanks

[@vikasgupta1828]

Listen at 1.25x

[@tokenfatfriend68]

Are people really going to pay money to talk to their doctor about this? Lol.

[@WHITELIONNYC]

Dr. Dhillon 💪🏿🥲🇺🇲🥲🇺🇲🥲👍🏻

[@siewhuah8181]

Hi, Thank you for your informative videos, Dr🤗 I just started wearing a Essix mouthguard on my lower pallette during sleep & it is quite bulging leading to open mouth & dry lips & mouth. 2 questions: What is the long term effect of this? 2. Not sure if Mouthguard will be effective to prevent teeth movements due to 2 missing premolars? Appreciate your professional advice Dr. TQVM