FAQs

How can this help me?

We can talk about this all day but here are a few reasons why this carefully engineered tape can help you in a big way:

Reduced Mouth Breathing
Improved Sleep Quality
Decreased Snoring
Support for Oral Health, Mouth Breathing is the #1 Cause for Cavities
Improved Athletic Performance
Enhanced Focus and Cognitive Function

I’m scared I won’t be able to breathe with this on while I sleep.

VIO2™ uses a partial-coverage design rather than covering your entire mouth. Even with partial coverage, mouth tape is not right for everyone. If you cannot breathe comfortably through your nose, do not use it. If you have a history of sleep-disordered breathing or are unsure whether you should use mouth tape, check with your clinician before trying it.

Is this safe?

VIO2™ was created by a dentist and uses a partial-coverage design. But no mouth tape is right for everyone. Do not use it if you have untreated sleep apnea, chronic or current nasal congestion, nasal obstruction, or trouble breathing comfortably through your nose. Mouth tape does not treat sleep apnea and should never replace CPAP or another prescribed treatment. If you have a sleep or breathing condition, or you use CPAP, ask your physician or sleep specialist before use.

Who should NOT use VIO2™?

Skip the tape if you have untreated sleep apnea or cannot breathe comfortably through your nose, whether that is due to chronic congestion, a cold, allergies, or another blockage. Do not use it if you are under 6, cannot remove it yourself, are at risk of vomiting, or have used alcohol or sedatives before bed. If you have asthma, COPD, another breathing or sleep condition, a heart condition, or use CPAP, talk with your clinician before use. If you are unsure, ask your clinician first.

Will it hurt?

No, our tape is designed specifically for sensitive skin with safe, quality ingredients to ensure it does not hurt and can be pulled off gently and safely.

How does it work?

Mouth breathing leads to all kinds of oral illnesses and is the #1 cause of snoring and cavities. Our comfortable myofunctional tape gently helps keep your mouth closed while you sleep or move about, so you can activate nasal breathing day and night.

Nasal breathing is known to be one of the body's strongest self-healing tools. It helps with anxiety and depression, improves immunity, decreases dental diseases, and improves athletic performance.

Does it work with facial hair?

Sure thing! Your ‘stache stays in place. This is mouth tape, not a wax job. For a full beard or mustache, we recommend wearing in the H position so that the adhesive has more contact with your skin and less with your hair.

How many times can I use the tape?

We've heard some people get a couple uses out of each tape, but we recommend a new tape each night.

Why over the mouth?

VIO2™ Mouth Tape keeps your jaw from dropping. No seriously, sleep is the one time you don’t want a jaw-dropping experience. By keeping your mouth shut, you’re forced to breathe through your nose, providing your body with the rich oxygen you need for healthy functioning. This prevents oral and dental issues, like dry mouth and gum disease. It also prevents snoring and helps you stay asleep. Now that’s worthy of a jaw drop.

How does it promote dental and oral health?

Mouth breathing exposes your oral environment to the outside world which leads to microbiome imbalance, bad breath, dry mouth, and tooth decay. VIO2™ tape protects your mouth from harmful external factors, and nasal breathing enhances your overall well being.

Safety guidance for review: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Sleep Apnea. This information is for general education and is not medical advice. Ask a qualified clinician about your individual circumstances.