Mouthbreather

Mouthbreather: An AI-Powered App to Correct Mouth Breathing Habits

What is Mouthbreather?

Mouthbreather is a native application available on macOS and Windows designed to help users identify and correct mouth breathing habits. It uses local AI to detect lip position and provide reminders, promoting better breathing techniques.

Key Features:

• Mouth Detection: Utilizes performant, local AI to accurately track lip position and detect instances of mouth breathing.
• Reminders: Notifies users whenever mouth breathing is detected, offering options for sound or notification alerts.
• Unobtrusive Operation: Runs in the background, residing in the menu bar, and provides discreet visual cues when the mouth is open.
• Privacy-Focused: The AI model operates directly on the user's device, ensuring no data leaves the machine, and can be used offline.
• Insights: Tracks streaks, total mouth breathing incidents, and other relevant statistics to monitor progress.

How does Mouthbreather work?

Mouthbreather leverages local AI to analyze the user's lip position. The app operates in the background and alerts the user with visual or audio notifications upon detecting mouth breathing. All data processing occurs directly on the user's device, ensuring privacy and offline functionality.

Why is Mouth Breathing Bad?

Mouth breathing can lead to a variety of health issues, including:

• Cardiovascular Impact: Reduces oxygen efficiency, leading to lower blood oxygen levels, reduced lung function, fatigue, and increased risk of sleep apnea and heart disease.
• Effects on Attractiveness: Can alter facial structure, causing elongated faces, recessed chins, and narrower jaws.
• Dental Issues: Dries the mouth, increasing the risk of cavities, gum disease, misaligned teeth, and overbites.

How to use Mouthbreather?

1. Download and install the Mouthbreather application from the provided links for macOS or Windows.
2. Run the application, which will reside in the menu bar.
3. The AI will automatically monitor lip position and provide notifications if mouth breathing is detected.
4. Review insights to track progress and adjust behavior accordingly.

Where can I use Mouthbreather?

Mouthbreather can be used at home, in the office, or anywhere the user wants to monitor and correct mouth breathing habits. Its unobtrusive design makes it suitable for various environments.

Who is Mouthbreather for?

Mouthbreather is ideal for individuals who:

• Suffer from chronic mouth breathing.
• Are concerned about the health implications of mouth breathing.
• Want to improve their facial structure and dental health.
• Are looking for a privacy-focused solution for habit tracking.

How is it Free?

Mouthbreather is a project from adlerlagune, a software agency based in Vienna, Austria. They generate revenue through white-label work for various clients and develop passion projects like Mouthbreather in their spare time.