When Sarah Mitchell first tried mouth taping, she didn't expect it to transform her nights... or her days. After years of chronic pain stemming from major facial jaw surgery at 17, she had resigned herself to restless nights filled with constant adjustments and morning headaches. But discovering the best tape for sleeping changed everything.

A Long History of Sleep Disruption

For Sarah, sleep had been a challenge for years. "I used to wake up multiple times at night just to readjust my neck or put my fist under my jaw to support my jaw so I could fall back asleep," she explains. The situation was even more concerning when lying on her back: "My jaw would relax all the way open and then kind of choke me, kind of wake me up because it would keep me from breathing."

This wasn't just occasional discomfort - it was happening four, five, even six times every single night. Sarah had tried various solutions over the years, from specialized chiropractic pillows to towel rolls under her neck, but nothing provided lasting relief.

The Search for the Best Mouth Tape

Sarah's turning point came during a routine dental visit in her new home state of Ohio. Her dental hygienist identified that she had a narrow palate and suggested mouth taping might help. Sarah had previously tried another popular mouth tape product, which offered minimal improvement. "It helped a little, but it was still too flexible, like I could still open my jaw a little bit," she recalls. That flexibility meant her jaw would still sink during the night, defeating the purpose.

When her hygienist recommended Simply Breathe strips, and said that they still may not work for her because of her already narrow palate. Sarah decided to give mouth taping another chance. This time would be different.

Why Simply Breathe's Design Made All the Difference

What sets Simply Breathe apart from other mouth tape options became immediately clear to Sarah. Unlike the stretchy, flexible tape she'd tried before, Simply Breathe's material provided the perfect balance of security and comfort. "When I tried the Simply Breathe strips, it was literally, like, this is crazy," Sarah says, "It worked Perfectly!"

The key was in the hold. Simply Breathe's gentle adhesive kept her jaw properly positioned throughout the night without the uncomfortable rigidity of medical tape or the ineffective flexibility of other mouth tape products. This precise level of support prevented her jaw from relaxing too far back, the root cause of her breathing interruptions and muscle strain.

Sarah also appreciated the thoughtful design that made her feel safe using the product. A demonstration video on the Simply Breathe website showed how the tape could be temporarily removed and reapplied if needed. "That actually really made me feel much more comfortable with it because I wasn't going to waste one by taking it off to talk or if I forgot to brush my teeth or something. If I felt like taking it off, I could stick it to my pajamas at night. And if I woke up and I need it again, put it back on."

Mouth Taping Before and After: A Remarkable Transformation

While the first night felt awkward, as it does for many people trying mouth tape for the first time, Sarah noticed something important: "I could tell my jaw muscles weren't as locked up as they usually are in the morning."

By the third night, the results were undeniable. "I slept through the whole night without having to adjust my neck," Sarah says. "After using them for five nights, I just didn't want to go without because I could sleep. I felt so much more rested."

The benefits extended far beyond nighttime. "It really made a huge difference with my ability even to breathe through the day because my jaw seems like it's not locking up," Sarah explains. "My muscles are not being stretched all night and then responding by spasming and getting really hard in the day. My jaw would be tired to eat, like to chew stuff."

The Ongoing Benefits

Now expecting her second child, Sarah is especially grateful for her discovery of Simply Breathe. "I was really grateful now because now everything messes with my sleep, but at least it's keeping some of the jaw pain and neck pain at bay so that I can function better during the day."

Her advice for others considering mouth taping? "After three nights, I was like, this made a huge difference so fast. It was surprising to me at how quickly it helped and how much better my head and my neck felt the next day."

Why Stories Like Sarah's Matter

Sarah's experience is exactly why Dr. Seaman and his daughter, Lisa, created Simply Breathe in the first place. With over 40 years as a dentist, Dr. Seaman witnessed firsthand how mouth breathing and jaw issues affected his patients' overall health and quality of life. He understood the connection between proper breathing, jaw alignment, and everything from dental health to sleep quality. What started as a professional observation became a personal mission: to create a comfortable, effective solution that could help people like Sarah reclaim their nights and their days.