The Perils of Fitful Sleep

  • Posted in Sleep Apnoea
  •  By Loran Simon

sleeplessSleep deprivation is reaching epidemic levels and it had detrimental effects to the health of individuals. Obstructive sleep apnoea, insomnia and snoring are among the major sleep disorders. These are problems linked to other conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

A global study undertaken at Uppsala University in Sweden found that a single night of sleep deprivation led to an increase in blood levels of brain molecules only found in conditions of brain damage. It is thus concluded that lack of sleep leads to neurodegenerative processes. The rising cases of sleep deprivation have lead to an increase in the number of sleep clinics to diagnose sleep disorders.

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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.

The Somnowell mandibular advancement appliance is also recommended by:

  • Sleep Centres
  • ENT Surgeons, Sleep Physicians, Respiratory, Physicians
  • Orthodontists, Dentists
  • General Medical Practitioners
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