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What disturbing long-term physical change happens to adults who chronically breathe through their mouths while sleeping?

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What disturbing long-term physical change happens to adults who chronically breathe through their mouths while sleeping?

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What disturbing long-term physical change happens to adults who chronically breathe through their mouths while sleeping?
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