Taping your mouth

Frank Seaman's tape: lipsealtape.com/
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[@Brickcellent]

I bet he was happy when he put the tape on his mouth because he finally shut up his interrupting!

[@lauragarcia4073]

It’s a interview soo??

[@bettyweller1487]

He was not interrupting. He was directing the dialogue. I appreciate it.

[@ernavill3261]

@@bettyweller1487 true but his interview skills could definitely use some work, sometimes it felt more like interrupting than guiding :)

[@dejvisvideos]

XDD

[@Synnenyg]

The amount of interrupting... Poor guy.

[@ColonelFlickage]

Agreed

[@Ovo926]

Should have tapped the British guys mouth much much earlier in the video.

[@RebekkaHay]

@VNMX50 Exactly. The American guy was hard to understand, which made the video really boring because he also never ever ever got to the point.

[@ayseuzan2736]

Thank god that he glued his mouth and poor guy could talk without any interruption

[@huejorgan9224]

That poor guy is like "Why did I agree to come here"

[@lecharcutier3637]

Lmao you could tell the American guy was getting upset at being interrupted

[@roygbiv176]

mew was unbearable here haha

[@InD3sTruKTabLe]

You gotta let the experts be experts, thats how you get the most information out of them

[@ojsimpson8986]

Dank Memer yh they had a fight at the end when the camera got turned off

[@Orthotropics]

lol

[@YY-no7rm]

why you skip previous video's comment of "Joseph Giovanna" and instead reply to less important comment?

[@markmarshall7972]

What happened to good British manners?

[@AfgkLotnd]

they dont exist

[@Voxterx]

died out

[@karolina3134]

Mike is interrupting him because he want to get the whole content in a video out, the viewers don't have all day so he is trying to get him to make his points quicker

[@sweetcupcake2741]

They left the chat

[@HK-sw3vi]

be happy he isnt colonizing some country

[@acmerk98]

0:07 Was that a mouth breathe!!!

[@noluntas]

Lmao

[@itsmuna8155]

Its okay to breathe through the mouth while talking, nose breathing should be done when one is at rest

[@weltgeist2604]

-1 Maxillia

[@khajiit5556]

He has asthma.

[@von8357]

@@weltgeist2604 3 years later and this comment gave me a laugh

[@b93kda]

I really appreciate the video, but please...let the man talk..please do not cut off...next time if possible...

[@monowavy]

I still can't believe how my early dentists in Brazil would notice I was breathing solely through my mouth and wouldn't say a word about it. I'm 18 and up for the challenge of dedication.

[@lecharcutier3637]

Whistling Maniac no need for that, the dentists I saw in England also didn't say anything

[@monowavy]

Whistling Maniac no. they're not. you don't know the people from there, what the fuck can you say about them. keep your inferiority complex to yourself. I live in Europe now and I've never met better doctors than Brazilian ones, who are incredibly passionate about their jobs, that take their time with patients and actually care about them.

[@sebasignacio6158]

im 21 - incredible changes with consistent practice. Use the oxygen advantage program with your Mewing. Chew 20 pieces of gum together 3X a week for 20 - 30 min each session , tongue on roof of the mouth and mew push swallow when eating. Follow Functional Patterns for posture training, you'll be a different person in a few months

[@arian8100]

Of course they don't, so you end up with crooked teeth so you pay them to fix it for you.

[@andsribeiro]

Velho, eu também estou horrorizado de descobrir isso. Lembrando que meu dentista quando mais novo me via engasgando sem conseguir respirar quando tinha que fazer qualquer procedimento pq a minha boca estava ocupada. E ninguém NUNCA falava uma frase.

[@tcitsud6087]

I actually appreciate Dr Mews efforts to keep the video as concise and on track as possible. This is not a podcast it is an informative video. Maybe there were time constraints as well. Although admittedly it could have been done less roughly. Another great video!

[@iftesamchy]

Frank is so shy & humble.

[@gladstonmj835]

he looks amazing for 70

[@SubwayZ]

If you call that amazing for 70, i dont wanna know what your grand parents look like

[@gladstonmj835]

@@SubwayZ fine,I won't tell you 🤗

[@estefaniaboujon6830]

@@SubwayZ he does look great for 70... a lot of people die before 80

[@SubwayZ]

@@estefaniaboujon6830 what does that have to do with looks?

[@zodiacboy8806]

What are you talking about? He does looks good for 70. Most 70 year old's cant even fuckin walk

[@ElieZ]

Such a sweet doctor gentleman. Thank you for the information and the slightly different perspective.

[@cartercullen8175]

This video was excruciating to get through. Do not interrupt so much. Some aspects of your communication skills definitely need some fine tuning.

[@centralgalaxy]

The whole family is weird. It needs to be said. And it's a pompous "class" thing as well that is fucking really deep in British society - listen to that accent, for example. Crazy genius maybe? Example - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHeXkHl7ad5olaM

[@jennyleo82]

So rude with all the interruptions. Made me so angry I couldn’t watch it.

[@yeshelloiamsnek580]

Makes me wonder if he had something against the poor American man.

[@gaebren9021]

You are interrupting the guy. I would like to hear what he has to say.

[@hannanshah]

Taping my mouth with 3M tape every night has made a major impact on my health. I have been a mouth breather all of my life, I always had a stuffy nose, I woke up tired every morning due to poor quality sleep despite sleeping for hours and even had mornings with a gassy digestive system. Now because the tape is forcing me to breathe through my nose every night I wake up refreshed, am needing less sleep as the sleep quality has improved, I have a clear nose which means I can carry on nose breathing throughout the day with no problems and no gassy stomach issues in the morning. I have been doing this for several months. I notice a clear difference on the odd day I forget to put tape on or lose my tape. I am not yet in a position to stop using the tape as the mouth ends up being open at night but the tape is a simple solution.

[@zyzznatural2330]

hannanshah That is amazing, but did you have some issue doing that? like problems to sleep etc.. ?

[@hannanshah]

@@zyzznatural2330 I noticed that mouth breathing led to dry mouth and poor quality sleep. I could sleep for 8 hours and yet still feel tired. Taping my mouth meant I was forced to breathe through my nose. Nasal breathing is the proper way and ensures greater oxygen intake and it made a massive difference. Better quality sleep, no longer feeling tired when waking up and no dry mouth

[@zyzznatural2330]

hannanshah thanks, one more question. What do you recomend to tap the mouth?

[@hannanshah]

@@zyzznatural2330 3M surgical tape. Easily available as multipacks from the likes of Amazon.

[@matthewbowen517]

Wow, you just described many of the issues I've been suffering with for years but never understood the reasons for (an endlessly stuffy nose, feeling really tired despite having around 8 hours sleep and even the digestive issues). You just convinced me to tape my mouth shut tonight, i'm excited for the results. Cheers Hannah

[@haesklar3635]

6:02 god

[@ado4224]

? is beacouse of the interruption?

[@what6233]

@@ado4224 yeah he took it from him and took over the explanation

[@ado4224]

@@what6233 ahaha seen it again he says lets not continue with your cases ahaha. He is so rude.

[@atme365]

Imagine Dr Mew being upset that someone won't get to the point quicker 😂

[@zxxkcxxz]

lmfao so true

[@Anno888]

blink twice if you're at gunpoint

[@Manvir.]

LMAOO

[@marijapanov148]

I've been mewing for 3 months and the results are astounding! I'm 14 and my worst moment was actually not being able to close my mouth at all. At that point I've been wearing an appliance practically every day! I'm still struggling with my teeth and a terribly narrow palate but hopefully with some more persistence it will get even better. *Big thanks to Dr Mike Mew and prof John Mew* for opening a whole new world of possibilities for many people with their hard work and effort!

[@eduardoochoa1786]

Marija Panov congrats ! Did you go with a forwardonthics specialist ?

[@ginderellablue]

You should be so proud of yourself! Spread the word.

[@marijapanov148]

ginderellablue Thanks! I've already introduced the idea to some of my relatives.

[@marijapanov148]

Eduardo Ochoa Thank you! I'm not really sure what's a forwardonthics specialist, so no.. Currently my main focus is proper oral posture and getting in touch with a myofunctional therapist. All the changes are from mewing by myself!

[@gemgabriel2660]

Im still kinda confuse about mewing can you please help? I mean do you have to do a suction? or is it like just put the tongue there without suction? because in one vid Doc John Mew said we need to have a vacuum in the mouth or suction so what is the right thing to do?

[@radiatelight4100]

So rude! Get some manners. Let Dr Seaman finish his sentences. So controlling.

[@aldotheapache6496]

wow hes 70 what a legend

[@poleag]

Why loan a $1,000 device to a patient just to determine if he's sleeping with his mouth open? He can record himself sleeping with his laptop's webcam: $0. Or you can lend him a $20 webcam. Or a more low-tech solution: ask a spouse or someone living in the same house to check. $0. These methods have the added benefit of being far more accurate than comparing sets of data from a device operated by a fumbling mouthbreather.

[@ario9907]

poleag the true purpose of keeping your mouth closed is to seal the lips so that the body would have no choice but to breathe out through the nose and that's just step 1, Step 2 which is the important part is to keep the tongue on the roof of the mouth in the correct posture and placement throughout the entire night and you can't see that through an external capture source.

[@firmman4505]

@@ario9907 ok

[@bryansalazar8927]

@@ario9907 ok

[@676ida3]

Ok

[@redfox1162]

I mentioned this problem to my dentist in Manchester circle dental a few years ago, and he told it's normal and ignored it. Unprofessional

[@greveeen]

Shela Fox never listen 100% on anyone, always take what doctors say with a grain of salt and do your own research

[@redfox1162]

@@greveeen true I'm glad I came across this channel in my research, everything Dr. Mew says applies to my condition.

[@jeanc9868]

Thank you so much for your passion and all that you do Doctor! You and your father and heroes & pioneers! 🙏

[@Lilylibra]

I like Frank very much. He tolerated the constant interruption and overbearing attitude of a rather rude Brit extremely well.

[@johnnymarcedocl5395]

LET FRANK SEMEN TALK

[@Magnus055]

Been taping my mouth for 5 years now. My breathing through my nose has improved 100%. No longer a mouth breather & nearly always have my lip sealed. So happy.

[@Azeral7]

Ok but did it improve your face or not?

[@patrickjamesmurphy]

just ordered the product from Dr Seaman's website. thanks.

[@lindseym2811]

Cool = shut up lol

[@Maddie9185]

I used to suffered from dry mouth which also affected the lips and when I started mouth taping it all went away. I’ve been mouth taping for two years now. I use simple medical tape. I use a very very thin layer of Vaseline on the lips.

[@christopherfinch8180]

Jesus, man my man. You have a grown adult immaturely acting out in pursuit to gain some acknowledgement on his own channel. Relax, bud. When someone else is trying to inform and educate about his practice of study he gets so offensive. Lol

[@Gabriel21733]

He does look younger than the average 70 y o.

[@zany527]

Gabriel21733 I would give him 64 65

[@nhily4757]

He's even have less rinkles and more hair and clearer voice than Dr Mike Mew

[@enochrobinson1669]

Just use the 3M micropore tape that comes in inexpensive rolls.

[@luizalouyoga]

Thank you for the interview. It was interesting. I would recommend, though, not interrupting so much your guest so that people can follow his line of thinking while he is exposing it. It's really perturbing not being able to flow through ideas when you're discussing a topic. Thank you.

[@AsAs-qu4pl]

Why did you interrupt the man?? We want more videos with him!

[@jfojw21dfs9]

Good job Mew! Let's bring Orthotropics to America!

[@Dexduzdiz]

Woop woop!! Another one!! Beautiful information lads, Extremely appreciative ❤️

[@Stew_Pid]

The irony of the video title astounds me.

[@aegyobot1923]

Good stuff boyos

[@firmman4505]

@@PakkiNakki ??

[@firmman4505]

@@Adam_93_x ??

[@PakkiNakki]

Solobea ?

[@dicemm5544]

No way he is 70, he looks like he is just hitting 60

[@LeejieLextar]

Start mewing and stop interrupting!

[@TheCyberPie]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING VIDEO AS ALWAYS!

[@slc9112]

is it ok to tape your tongue to your palate with duct tape?

[@djfearross4144]

Super glue is probably better

[@talakamal4186]

how are u gonna swallow then?

[@ghandi409]

@10:00 Frank looks to screen when said he has a small box. @10:12 the hot dental assistant he’s probably sleeping with

[@poscolombina]

Thanks many thanks!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 for ALL your videos. I am from Brazil🇧🇷 and hope some day you find someone who learns from you and bring Orthotropics here! Wowwww Dr Frank 70yo!!!!😱 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@vitocorleone1462]

What if you throw up in your sleep?

[@yeshelloiamsnek580]

It could happen when you don't expect it, but if you're not feeling good when you get in bed maybe don't wear it.

[@AN-jw2oe]

When I tape my mouth for sleep, it is a small enough piece of tape and is loose enough that it helps remind me to nose breathe while sleeping but if I were to open my mouth wide, my mouth still easily opens and the sides are also not taped up (so open on both sides).

[@Looloowa74]

This comment cracked me up so bad my lip tape flew off my face.

[@ElsjeD]

Frank Seaman looks a lot younger than 70.

[@J1283-s1k]

Maybe late 50's? He's a good guy.

[@annabondaruk3167]

For young kids, Healthy Start is a wonderful option instead of tape and that trains the tongue!

[@jeffkingston67]

Just use surgical tape, it's cheap on eBay or Amazon and does the job fine. That was quite a lot of interruptions, I decided to not watch all the video because of them.

[@karthixjeni7913]

Thanks you two beautiful souls :)

[@jacksonkelley9774]

Hello Mike. Thank you for yet another brilliant video concerning the topic of proper facial form and orthotropic principles. I have one question regarding how to maintain proper head, neck and spinal alignment while reading a book. I have considered getting a book holder to be able to hold the book at eye level, or I could stick to reading ebooks (maybe not so great on the eyes). What is the best way, in your opinion to counter the issue of having to look down while reading, as one's arms get tired as holding the book at eye level? And another question I have would be, what do you think of standing desks as apposed to sitting desks under the framework of orthotropics?

[@orlyjj]

We use paper tape from the dollar store. Doesn't come off at night and is easy to pull off in the morning.

[@Erik-lq4eo]

the tongue push ups work very well! thank you.

[@babartahir9004]

just use regular green painters tape works fine & is so much cheaper

[@nanaz1066]

Lordy!!! The guy couldn't finish a thought! 😬 Cringy

[@hkozib1290]

my man dr seaman said he is 70????

[@XxToxicCandyxX1]

Quality content. Thank you.

[@silkrat1565]

frank seaman

[@jonho1764]

Great info. Going to tape my mouth shut when I go to sleep tonight

[@zxxkcxxz]

Now that Mikes mouth is taped shut the other guy can finally talk lmfao

[@factsss001]

i do not yawn anymore cuz I have to breathe through my mouth. It's been 7 months since I last yawned

[@JordanJSparks]

Mike was straight up rude in this video. The straight up inability to let another professional SPEAK.

[@lduranceau8046]

I'm not sure if this kind of mouth tape is suitable for people with type 'A' personalities like the interviewer here. I don't think the tape would stay on the mouth for more than a few minutes.

[@Rick_Sanchez_Jr.]

In regards to this video, will you ever make a video explaining how sleeping on a hard surface, such as a floor, without any pillow, can correct your posture as well?

[@SL-iz5tx]

Won't folding your lips inwards before taping change its size and make them smaller in the long run??

[@siennabash7570]

hm.. interesting. I hope not because I want to try this.

[@jasmina808]

Probably won’t make your lips smaller but it will definitely create pre mature wrinkles

[@robfolks]

I just put tape across my lips in the lips natural position. But, I put a small piece of tape vertically/ in the middle of my lips.

[@astrosky9419]

Mr. Mew your jaw is incredibly strong and defined, i'm so jealous OMG!! I would appreciate it so much if you could tell me what you do besides correct oral posture. What about tough diet and sleeping on the ground? I'm already telling everybody about this channel because i love your channel and the work you put into it. Pls reply to this. Thank you so much!

[@marijapanov148]

José Zuniga Don't forget body posture

[@jeffjackson5850]

I’ve been taping for 4 nights so far

[@Genzey]

What do you think of chewing with your mouth open? (still breathing through your nose and only when alone at home of course ) All mammals do it, our ancestors probably did too. It should give you more range of motion and way less buccinator, lip, chin muscle (=> mandible fold) activation compared to chewing with your mouth closed.

[@DiogenesNephew]

@@greveeen Another name for humans is the Great Apes. So what were you saying?

[@benharbaugh1475]

Will reshaping my face still work even if I wear my orthodontic retainers??

[@gamecatt]

I feel like this video never really said why taping your mouth at night even helps?

[@sl4983]

Good info!!! Tongue pushups!

[@pinkorganichorse]

When you ask a question, completely shut up, listen and let the person fully answer. You were disrespectful to your guest.

[@VeronicaLemus2000]

How is it possible that he was still interrupting even with his mouth taped up 🤔

[@ibadoalimahamoud6684]

I am reviewing my dentist's practice.

[@haiduculiii973]

Hi,my father has a very strong chin,his lips are like those of a fish,and the chin still protrude over them;my mother,despite being a woman, has a strong chin too while I have an average or even bad one. The chin almost reaches the under lip,if I started mewing,how much time would I need to see good results? I'm 16 years old,three months left for my birthday. Also,when I mew should I kind of push ahead with my lower teeth?

[@haiduculiii973]

A Real Religious Man I don't mean to protrude like in a underbite,like the Habsburg chin,but to simply push with my lower front teeth the upper ones. I was wondering about teeth position,how should they be?Should my upper incisors be over the down ones or should their "borders" just touch?I've read that the max of mewing can be gotten when in teenage

[@haiduculiii973]

A Real Religious Man Thanks,well I'll see what happens after 90 days of mewing. I've read some experiences and people say that the hardest part is the first week because due to the sudden position of it

[@Limpass610]

@ shut up Its not genetics Having receeded jaw Is not normal It depends on how trained is your chewing muscles are You face can change over time

[@Limpass610]

@ look You are mistaken Sure genes plays a role on how you look You nose size lips form So on And if you jaw is longer or bigger or narrower But recessed jaw is not normal Non of my parent had recessed jaw until they were old age Or when my mom got fat

[@Judaka]

What are the risks of using mouth rape when you are prone to blockages of the airway in your nose?

[@missandeisass4671]

Unfortunate last name

[@Noname-ii6co]

Frank *CEMEN* 🤣🤣🤣

[@vitocorleone1462]

I might do this to my gf... during the day too

[@ericmu4397]

What do you think about anti-snoring chin straps ? Can we hope a similar effect than tape on mouth ?

[@zoe1baby]

This is the first day I ever realize what in the world was wrong with me. When I sleep my mouth is wide open with my tongue sticking straight out. As a result my lips are chapped and peeling badly. I also store. I am 60 and have been doing this for about five years and I noticed that both my parents stored loudly. I am going to tape my mouth shut do you not get my teeth worse and not to get such a dry mouth and horribly chapped lips. Thank you so much!

[@Marco-lo6zm]

Does anyone know how old Dr. Mike Mew is?

[@aldotheapache6496]

hey doctor nice video as always but can you give us more jaw exercises you have a strong one

[@lucifersweet7647]

Just hard chewing and mewing is all your need!

[@ivanrep5234]

Is mewing good if you have crossbite? I mean i understand that i should push the upper part of my mouth with my tongue, but if my teeth are touching, am i just making it worse? My lower jaw goes to the right, so if i mew wont the muscles on the right side get tight and short while the ones on the left will get weak and stretched?

[@twokindsofovenfries32]

After getting invisalign and mewing for a few months I’ve realised I’ve stopped waking up with my mouth open! The other night I put a lip mask on and accidentally fell asleep. When I woke up 8 hours later it was still on my lips- and they aren’t particularly sticky. It had dried out on my mouth though which was painful to remove! I used to only be able to fall asleep with my mouth open

[@katff7502]

Is the n spot where you say the letter n? Or is it further back behind the teeth ridge bit?

[@oldsaggyorcsacs1630]

frank seamen seems like a nice man

[@triggerskull]

You like seamen huh

[@oldsaggyorcsacs1630]

@@triggerskull yeah I was one once

[@javierzapanacaceres2933]

I think he interrupts because he don't want to be opaqued by the guest

[@patrickpollard5037]

Would be interesting if he didn't keep interrupting the poor guy.

[@redsbr]

Mike, will a face mask (for sleep apena) also work in place of tape?

[@jasminesmith3893]

You know, that will be getting worse, u prevent mouth breather but make more wrinkles around mouth

[@mayauppstad9883]

I am a mouthbreather for sure and have all the symptomps but i have alergies in addition to being a singer and therefor often need to breathe a lot through my mouth. What should i do?

[@what6233]

Mike you are not good at explaining let the poor guy explain and give him back that tape at 6:05

[@Adelchi86]

What about chewing Liquorice roots?

[@lucifersweet7647]

That's pretty hard, sure.

[@mr.unknown8473]

Literally the only point he is trying to make is that you chew hard stuff. You could chew your military boots for breakfast if you would like to.

[@dartarro21]

I notice when I am trying to sleep or sleeping that my breathing slows and goes way deeper so I need 3-4x the volume of air as I do when awake, and I just can't get that volume through my nose even when it is clear, so I have no choice but to open my mouth or I start feeling like I am suffocating. Not sure if nose strips would help enough. It really is annoying, because then I drool all over everything...

[@MidnightMelodie]

So would the mouth tapping be something you’d need to continue for the rest of your life or would you eventually retrain your brain to keep your mouth closed on its own?

[@sambbrooks]

Presumably you would not have to tape your mouth shut once you have trained that muscle pattern of keeping your mouth closed.

[@jasminesmith3893]

Does the tap can make wrinkles around my mouth?

[@pikachu7572]

Shut up, Dr Mike!