The Dental Solutions Blog
What Is the NOSE Scale?
If you’ve come in for an airway evaluation at our office, you may have been handed a short five-question form before your appointment. It’s called the NOSE scale — and while it looks simple, it’s one of the most useful tools we have for understanding how much your...
Is Mouth Taping Safe?
Mouth taping went viral on TikTok and hasn’t really slowed down. The premise sounds almost too simple: put a small piece of tape over your lips before bed, force yourself to breathe through your nose, and wake up feeling better. Proponents claim it reduces snoring,...
What Is an Airway Dentist — and Why See One?
If you’ve never heard the term “airway dentist,” you’re not alone. It’s not a specialty you’ll find listed on a standard insurance form. But for a growing number of patients — adults who snore, children who breathe through their mouths, people who’ve failed CPAP...