Emma shares all about her recent failed palate expansion using "The Vivos Method".
In this episode, Emma discusses:
* the timeline of her palate expansion and descriptions of the DNA and mmRNA appliances she used.
* experiencing improvements in nasal breathing and facial pain and tension soon after beginning palate expansion.
* switching from a DNA appliance to an mmRNA appliance part-way through treatment.
* seeing airway expansion and seeing some positive sleep changes like getting some more deep sleep and dreaming more.
* Graham Stoney's experience of 20 months of palate expansion using Vivos appliance resulting in no change to his sleep apnea or AHI.
* the sleep tests showing Emma's sleep apnea not only hadn't been improved by the palate expansion but also that it was significantly worse.
* her decision to abandon treatment in September 2022.
* lessons learned through this process and tips Emma recommends to other people embarking upon palate expansion.
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Email Emma at sleepapneastories@gmail.com
Details of this Sunday's Facebook LIVE https://project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-story-sharing-meet-kristen/
Graham Stoney's blog post about his Vivos palate expansion failing to improve his sleep apnea here. Also an interview with Graham at the beginning of his Vivos treatment here.
Facebook group Emma has found helpful: Vivos Therapeutics Support Group, particular thanks to Doug Toombs!
'Sleep Apnea Stories' podcast episode with successful Vivos patient, Chandra Hartman is here.
This episode is sponsored by:
BetterHelp https://www.betterhelp.com/emma for 10% off your first month of online therapy
Disclaimer: this episode of the podcast includes people with sleep apnea discussing their own experiences of medical procedures and devices. This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your own medical professionals before you start or stop any medication or treatment.
