Lockjaw (trismus) is a painful condition that limits your ability to open your mouth all the way. It occurs when the muscles you use to chew spasm, meaning they can’t relax completely. The term ...

That slightly open mouth while concentrating. The subtle parting of lips during sleep. The tendency to breathe through your mouth instead of your nose during exercise. These seemingly innocent habits ...

Snoring affects millions, often due to relaxed airway tissues. Myofunctional therapy, or oropharyngeal exercises, can help by strengthening mouth, tongue, and throat muscles. Practicing specific ...

Falling asleep with our mouths open happens to all of us and many think it isn't such a big deal. However, there are some eye-opening things connected to open-mouth sleeping. Our facial muscles tense ...

The usual way for your newborn baby to breathe is through their nose. This is unless their nasal passage has some blockage, which can lead to mouth breathing. Young babies don't develop the reflex to ...