A good sleep is the best gift that we can give to our body. Sleep is a key pillar of health. It is vital for our immune system and helps us stay healthier. The shorter your Sleep , the shorter will be your lifespan also. The secret behind a sound sleep is nasal Breathing. Breathing plays a critical role in getting proper sleep. Your nose is designed to help you breathe safely & properly During nasal breathing, your nose releases nitric oxide, which is a vasodilator which means it helps to widen blood vessels and this can increase the amount of oxygen circulation in your body. Thus nasal breathing helps to increase the immunity of the body which helps to stay away from many diseases. It lowers the risk of heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, cancer & dementia. A sound sleep balances hormone levels, decreases anxiety and depression, & enhances memory. Nasal hair filters out dust pollen and helps prevent them entering lungs which causes allergies. Mouth breathing is a key villain and causes Sleep disordered snoring, grinding, allergies, ADHD, breathlessness, learning disabilities, OSA, UARS, Insomnia, postural problems, fatigue, anxiety etc. Mouth breathing &Incorrect myofunctional habits are the reason behind malocclusion, abnormal jaw development,TMJ disorders and class lll cases. Underdeveloped maxilla & mandible results in compromised airways in children and adults which causes airflow resistance. Which leads to mouth breathing and fragmented sleep. Thus mouth breathing leads to disturbed sleep.
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It is vital to get the right and permanent solution for obstructive Sleep Apnea. At Vallamattom Dental sleep medicine (VDSM), we treat obstructive. sleep apnea with MSE (maxillary skeletal expander) with the help of CBCT scan “an airway focussed orthodontist can diagonise the obstruction whether it is in the upper or lower part of the throat. If the fault is in the upper jaw, we expand the upper arch with MSE which will widen the nasal cavity & nasal floor. Thereby decreases the resistance to airflow through nose & improves nasal breathing. If the fault is in the lower jaw, we bring the lower jaw forward with mandibular advancement applaince, which eliminates the obstruction through tongue fall.
Dr.Jojo Joseph vallamattam( Aiwary Focused Orthodontist) Presented a topic of interest as a keynote speaker at 57th National Conference of the Indian Orthodontic Society held at Meerut & ICCMO International Conference held at Goa.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea and not everyone who has sleep apnea snores. The biggest indication is how you feel during the day. Normal snoring doesn’t interfere with the quality of your sleep as much as sleep apnea does, so you’re less likely to suffer from extreme fatigue and sleepiness.
STRUCTURE of the MOUTH and how that impacts BREATHING and SLEEP
Yes it will affect your quality life
There are many other treatment like CPAP. But CPAP is not a permanent solution.
Patient Stories
These testimonials will give the idea of potential benefits of the treatment which gives permanent solution.
Priya Anandhakrishnan
I was a bit worried about my 10-year-old son because he was lagging behind in concentrating on his studies.Not only that, he had bedwetting, sleeping disorder, and chronic allergies.I have seen many doctors hoping to get some kind of solution but they all suggested more scans as well as other treatments. Then I came to know about Dr Jojo Joseph’s treatment, I talked to him about my son’s problems and he has suggested a permanent solution at a affordable cost. I started seeing results in just 3 months. I was very satisfied with their treatment. All his ailments caused by lack of proper sleep were completely cured. Now my son is completely relieved from all the difficulties. I owe a lot to the doctor and his other staff for that.
I have no words to express my gratitude.. Thank you doctor.. & Vallamattam Staff..🙏🙏
Ann J Kandathil
I am 20 years old. I had breathing problems and a growth inside my both nostrils since I was a kid. I was not getting sound sleep. I consulted many ENTs and was of no use. They prescribed me many puffs and sprays and even suggested to do a surgery. I used puffs for many years but didn’t get any relief. Then I went to Vallamattam clinic and met Dr Jojo Joseph and he recommended me to do MSE (maxillary skeletal expander). After getting it within weeks I was able to breath and sleep properly. Now after one year I am really happy. My constant allergies too stopped and now I don’t have any problems while sleeping or breathing. Thank you so much doctor.
I really recommend this clinic to everybody..