The Mysterious World of Sleep

sleepingSleep is one of the most essential things in life besides water, food and air for good health and daily functioning. Sleep remains a mystery to many people since we know very little about it; could be the roles of sleep in our bodies and even the role of dreams to psychological wellbeing.

Ongoing research continues to unravel new information about sleep and associated sleep conditions. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has identified approximately eighty diagnosable sleep disorders. A Gallup survey indicates that more than 70 million Americans have chronic sleep problems and 40 percent of the population gets less than the recommended amount of sleep.

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Somnowell Inventor - Visiting Professor Simon Ash FDS MSc MOrth BDS

Prof. Ash is the inventor of the highly successful SOMNOWELL Chrome device for snoring and sleep apnoea.

The Somnowell Chrome is made to exacting standards in the Somnowell laboratory under the supervision of Visiting Professor Simon Ash. Prof. Ash and his master technicians create each Somnowell Chrome device using their wealth of experience and expertise.

Prof. Ash works at the forefront of his profession. He is a Consultant and Specialist Orthodontist with over 30 years clinical experience, with a special interest in sleep related breathing disorders, TMJD, and bruxism. He currently works in Harley Street London and two private hospitals in London as part of a multi-disciplinary team managing snoring and sleep apnoea, and is Visiting Professor of Orthodontics at the BPP University.