Mouth breathing can significantly impact facial development, leading to distinct characteristics often referred to as a "mouth-breathing face."
Constant mouth breathing can play a big role in the facial development of both adults and children. When breathing constantly through your mouth instead of primarily through your nose, specific changes can occur in the structure and appearance of the face. This can result in what is commonly called a “mouth-breathing face.”
The main features associated with this pattern of breathing and development, as described in the reference, include:
- Gummy smile: Showing a significant portion of the gums when smiling.
- Flat nose: The bridge of the nose may appear flatter.
- Receded chin: The chin may sit further back compared to the rest of the face.
- Narrow face: The overall width of the face may be reduced.
These features collectively contribute to the visual characteristics often linked to habitual mouth breathing patterns.
