Myotape (small, medium or large: 30 tapes)

Myotape, developed by the internationally renowned breathing coach Patrick McKeown, combines mouth taping with the effects of kinesio taping. It therefore has a twofold effect: it stimulates nose breathing and strengthens the muscles around the mouth: the orbicularis oris muscle. The tape thus contributes to overall health and a healthy growth of children's jaws and teeth.

During the day, myotape can be applied to the mouth for approximately half an hour to two hours. Ideally, this should be done during activities where the mouth is normally open, such as watching television, reading, or playing games. By using the tape while sleeping, nasal breathing reduces the risk of snoring and sleep apnea (both of which are effects of mouth breathing).

Tapes are available in three sizes:

• Small, for children aged 4 to 12 (the opening in the middle is 33 mm wide). These tapes are printed with fun animal prints (giraffe, tiger and zebra). The small myotape is also available in a version for the sensitive skin, without the animal prints.  
• Medium, for ages 12 and up, and for adults with a small mouth (the opening in the middle is 37 mm wide). The medium myotape is also available in a version for the sensitive skin.  
• Large, for adults (the opening in the middle is 40 mm wide). This myotape is also available in a version for the sensitive skin and a version for men with a beard or mustache. 

One pack contains 30 ready-to-use tapes. Stretch the tape slightly when applying it (never more than 20%) and press the tape down gently once it is on the skin.

This video shows how the tape is applied. The price per pack is € 14.50 (small, medium and large). When ordering 6 packs at once, the unit price is € 13.50 (so your savings are € 6). When ordering 12 packs at once, the unit price is € 12.50 (your savings are € 24). In your order of 6 of 12 packs, you can make various combinations with small, medium and/or large. If you would like to receive not only the standard myotape but also, for example, sensitive variants with such a combination order, please indicate this in the comments field during checkout. Please specify which version and how many you would like to have replaced by myotape sensitive (small, medium, or large).

A cheaper alternative to myotape is CureTape, which must first be cut using a cutting template to be used as a face mask, just like myotape. You can choose between the standard CureTape or the sensitive variant for sensitive skin. In addition to these skin-colored versions, you can also choose colorful tapes with striking designs such as tiger print, tattoos or tartan.

The importance of nasal breathing
It is very important to breathe through the nose, because mouth breathing ultimately leads to malocclusion. To prevent this, it is important to change the breathing behavior: breathe with the mouth closed and with the tip of the tongue upwards, against 'the roof’ of the mouth. There are various techniques and tools to learn the correct tongue position (practice with orthodontic elastics and sticking myospots to the palate) or to automate (the Re-mind). The lips can also be closed with lip plasters (Omnifix, Fixomull or Micropore) or lip tape (Lip tape or Myotape), so that nose breathing becomes a habit. Kinesio tape (such as Cure Tape) is used to strengthen the muscles around the mouth and to prevent open mouth behavior (with the associated mouth breathing). Kinesio tape lifts the skin around the mouth, which affects the function of the underlying muscles. Myotape has a similar effect. The knot or bottle exercise also increases the strength of the lip and mouth muscles.

Additional instructions
Myotape is not suitable for children under 4 years old. Do not use the tape if you:
- Have abdominal complaints or risk of vomiting;
- Used tranquilizers;
- Has consumed (a lot of) alcohol;
- Have a severely blocked nose;
- Have a serious heart condition;
- Have serious breathing problems.