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'''Chin Strap.''' A chin strap is to manage mouth leaks from a variety of causes. Most result from the jaw dropping or opening either partially or wider. The chin strap is to gently keep the jaw closed. If you have to crank it shut to make it work this is not the correct solution. Note that your jaw is strong enough to open if it wants to. There is one chinstrap that is notably different than others, the Ultimate Chinstrap, Search for it if you desire.
'''Cervical collarCollar'''. A "soft" Cervical Collar may also be used to keep . This helps support and align the neck and keeps the jaw /mouth from dropping.
'''Mouth Guard.''' The concept here is a closed mouth guard to keep the air from leaking out.
'''Taping'''. The purpose of taping is to seal the lips and prevent mouth leaks / mouth breathing. It is not to stop the mouth from opening. I make sure that I can easily open my mouth, when taped, if I need to.
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