Letters

Hi,

I’m writing to ask whether you’re aware of the jaw epidemic, craniofacial dystrophy, and the controversies around airway and extraction/retraction orthodonics.

Why I’m asking you:

I’m asking every orthodontist I can find, starting with those near me (just outside York).

Orthodontics has found itself at the center of this issue for historical reasons to do with the artificial separation between dentistry and medicine: I’m not interested in having my dentist, with their current training, be responsible for my upper airway health, and none of the mainstream dentists or orthodontists I’ve seen seem to be interested in it either. But unfortunately if I ask my GP about any issues related to the jaws/facial area, they will say it’s a dental issue and give me no further advice than to see a dentist.

Mainstream orthodontics has also placed itself at the center of this issue by engaging in treatments that can make these issues worse, specifically the extraction and retraction of teeth, which can make the mouth smaller. This impacts the airway and TMJ.

I’m one of a number of patients – although I speak only for myself here – who have found that the current system is not working. We’re not looking at the root causes of malocclusion and jaw issues, not realising that they’re all part of an environmentally-driven syndrome (jaw epidemic/craniofacial dystrophy), and the treatments we’re getting are often causing or exacerbating issues.

I’m therefore advocating for this issue and trying to engage directly with the people involved, in the hopes of triggering, eventually, a large-scale review of how we look at this issue in mainstream healthcare.

My request to you is to forward this email to an active dentist or orthodontist at your practice and reply with a simple acknowledgement that they have received it. This is so that I can remove a possibility from the equation – the possibility that mainstream providers are simply unaware of this issue.

Yours sincerely,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
JawHealth.org

Hi,

I’m writing to ask whether you’re aware of the jaw epidemic, craniofacial dystrophy, and the controversies around airway and extraction/retraction orthodonics.

Why I’m asking you:

I’m asking every orthodontist I can find, starting with those near me (just outside York).

Orthodontics has found itself at the center of this issue for historical reasons to do with the artificial separation between dentistry and medicine: I’m not interested in having my dentist, with their current training, be responsible for my upper airway health, and none of the mainstream dentists or orthodontists I’ve seen seem to be interested in it either. But unfortunately if I ask my GP about any issues related to the jaws/facial area, they will say it’s a dental issue and give me no further advice than to see a dentist.

Mainstream orthodontics has also placed itself at the center of this issue by engaging in treatments that can make these issues worse, specifically the extraction and retraction of teeth, which can make the mouth smaller. This impacts the airway and TMJ.

I’m one of a number of patients – although I speak only for myself here – who have found that the current system is not working. We’re not looking at the root causes of malocclusion and jaw issues, not realising that they’re all part of an environmentally-driven syndrome (jaw epidemic/craniofacial dystrophy), and the treatments we’re getting are often causing or exacerbating issues.

I’m therefore advocating for this issue and trying to engage directly with the people involved, in the hopes of triggering, eventually, a large-scale review of how we look at this issue in mainstream healthcare.

My request to you is to forward this email to an active dentist or orthodontist at your practice and reply with a simple acknowledgement that they have received it. This is so that I can remove a possibility from the equation – the possibility that mainstream providers are simply unaware of this issue.

Yours sincerely,

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Hi,

I’m writing to ask whether you’re aware of the jaw epidemic, craniofacial dystrophy, and the controversies around airway and extraction/retraction orthodonics.

Why I’m asking you:

I’m asking every orthodontist I can find, starting with those near me (just outside York).

Orthodontics has found itself at the center of this issue for historical reasons to do with the artificial separation between dentistry and medicine: I’m not interested in having my dentist, with their current training, be responsible for my upper airway health, and none of the mainstream dentists or orthodontists I’ve seen seem to be interested in it either. But unfortunately if I ask my GP about any issues related to the jaws/facial area, they will say it’s a dental issue and give me no further advice than to see a dentist.

Mainstream orthodontics has also placed itself at the center of this issue by engaging in treatments that can make these issues worse, specifically the extraction and retraction of teeth, which can make the mouth smaller. This impacts the airway and TMJ.

I’m one of a number of patients – although I speak only for myself here – who have found that the current system is not working. We’re not looking at the root causes of malocclusion and jaw issues, not realising that they’re all part of an environmentally-driven syndrome (jaw epidemic/craniofacial dystrophy), and the treatments we’re getting are often causing or exacerbating issues.

I’m therefore advocating for this issue and trying to engage directly with the people involved, in the hopes of triggering, eventually, a large-scale review of how we look at this issue in mainstream healthcare.

My request to you is to forward this email to an active dentist or orthodontist at your practice and reply with a simple acknowledgement that they have received it. This is so that I can remove a possibility from the equation – the possibility that mainstream providers are simply unaware of this issue.

Yours sincerely,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
JawHealth.org

Hi,

I’m writing to ask whether you’re aware of the jaw epidemic, craniofacial dystrophy, and the controversies around airway and extraction/retraction orthodonics.

Why I’m asking you:

I’m asking every orthodontist I can find, starting with those near me (just outside York).

Orthodontics has found itself at the center of this issue for historical reasons to do with the artificial separation between dentistry and medicine: I’m not interested in having my dentist, with their current training, be responsible for my upper airway health, and none of the mainstream dentists or orthodontists I’ve seen seem to be interested in it either. But unfortunately if I ask my GP about any issues related to the jaws/facial area, they will say it’s a dental issue and give me no further advice than to see a dentist.

Mainstream orthodontics has also placed itself at the center of this issue by engaging in treatments that can make these issues worse, specifically the extraction and retraction of teeth, which can make the mouth smaller. This impacts the airway and TMJ.

I’m one of a number of patients – although I speak only for myself here – who have found that the current system is not working. We’re not looking at the root causes of malocclusion and jaw issues, not realising that they’re all part of an environmentally-driven syndrome (jaw epidemic/craniofacial dystrophy), and the treatments we’re getting are often causing or exacerbating issues.

I’m therefore advocating for this issue and trying to engage directly with the people involved, in the hopes of triggering, eventually, a large-scale review of how we look at this issue in mainstream healthcare.

My request to you is to forward this email to an active dentist or orthodontist at your practice and reply with a simple acknowledgement that they have received it. This is so that I can remove a possibility from the equation – the possibility that mainstream providers are simply unaware of this issue.

Yours sincerely,

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Hi,

The jaw epidemic: modern environments are causing our jaws to grow improperly. This contributes significantly to the high rate of sleep-disordered breathing, chronic tension, jaw joint disorder, and orthodontic need we see.

It is going unrecognised because a) it falls into the gap, which is artificial, between dentistry and medicine; b) it challenges the business model of orthodontics.

Nature of evidence to collect: general research on the medical facts of this issue and the fact that it has been resisted by mainstream medicine for structural and financial reasons.

Desired outcome: public health awareness campaign on the necessary factors for proper jaw development to prevent this issue. Long-term - better integration between dentistry and medicine with a less reductionist, more holistic approach to care.

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
JawHealth.org

Hi,

I’m writing to ask whether you’re aware of the jaw epidemic, craniofacial dystrophy, and the controversies around airway and extraction/retraction orthodonics.

Why I’m asking you:

I’m asking every orthodontist I can find, starting with those near me (just outside York).

Orthodontics has found itself at the center of this issue for historical reasons to do with the artificial separation between dentistry and medicine: I’m not interested in having my dentist, with their current training, be responsible for my upper airway health, and none of the mainstream dentists or orthodontists I’ve seen seem to be interested in it either. But unfortunately if I ask my GP about any issues related to the jaws/facial area, they will say it’s a dental issue and give me no further advice than to see a dentist.

Mainstream orthodontics has also placed itself at the center of this issue by engaging in treatments that can make these issues worse, specifically the extraction and retraction of teeth, which can make the mouth smaller. This impacts the airway and TMJ.

I’m one of a number of patients – although I speak only for myself here – who have found that the current system is not working. We’re not looking at the root causes of malocclusion and jaw issues, not realising that they’re all part of an environmentally-driven syndrome (jaw epidemic/craniofacial dystrophy), and the treatments we’re getting are often causing or exacerbating issues.

I’m therefore advocating for this issue and trying to engage directly with the people involved, in the hopes of triggering, eventually, a large-scale review of how we look at this issue in mainstream healthcare.

My request to you is to forward this email to an active dentist or orthodontist at your practice and reply with a simple acknowledgement that they have received it. This is so that I can remove a possibility from the equation – the possibility that mainstream providers are simply unaware of this issue.

Yours sincerely,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
JawHealth.org

Hi,

I’m writing to ask whether you’re aware of the jaw epidemic, craniofacial dystrophy, and the controversies around airway and extraction/retraction orthodonics.

Why I’m asking you:

I’m asking every orthodontist I can find, starting with those near me (just outside York).

Orthodontics has found itself at the center of this issue for historical reasons to do with the artificial separation between dentistry and medicine: I’m not interested in having my dentist, with their current training, be responsible for my upper airway health, and none of the mainstream dentists or orthodontists I’ve seen seem to be interested in it either. But unfortunately if I ask my GP about any issues related to the jaws/facial area, they will say it’s a dental issue and give me no further advice than to see a dentist.

Mainstream orthodontics has also placed itself at the center of this issue by engaging in treatments that can make these issues worse, specifically the extraction and retraction of teeth, which can make the mouth smaller. This impacts the airway and TMJ.

I’m one of a number of patients – although I speak only for myself here – who have found that the current system is not working. We’re not looking at the root causes of malocclusion and jaw issues, not realising that they’re all part of an environmentally-driven syndrome (jaw epidemic/craniofacial dystrophy), and the treatments we’re getting are often causing or exacerbating issues.

I’m therefore advocating for this issue and trying to engage directly with the people involved, in the hopes of triggering, eventually, a large-scale review of how we look at this issue in mainstream healthcare.

My request to you is to forward this email to an active dentist or orthodontist at your practice and reply with a simple acknowledgement that they have received it. This is so that I can remove a possibility from the equation – the possibility that mainstream providers are simply unaware of this issue.

Hi,

I’m writing to ask whether you’re aware of the jaw epidemic, craniofacial dystrophy, and the controversies around airway and extraction/retraction orthodonics.

Why I’m asking you:

I’m asking every orthodontist I can find, starting with those near me (just outside York).

Orthodontics has found itself at the center of this issue for historical reasons to do with the artificial separation between dentistry and medicine: I’m not interested in having my dentist, with their current training, be responsible for my upper airway health, and none of the mainstream dentists or orthodontists I’ve seen seem to be interested in it either. But unfortunately if I ask my GP about any issues related to the jaws/facial area, they will say it’s a dental issue and give me no further advice than to see a dentist.

Mainstream orthodontics has also placed itself at the center of this issue by engaging in treatments that can make these issues worse, specifically the extraction and retraction of teeth, which can make the mouth smaller. This impacts the airway and TMJ.

I’m one of a number of patients – although I speak only for myself here – who have found that the current system is not working. We’re not looking at the root causes of malocclusion and jaw issues, not realising that they’re all part of an environmentally-driven syndrome (jaw epidemic/craniofacial dystrophy), and the treatments we’re getting are often causing or exacerbating issues.

I’m therefore advocating for this issue and trying to engage directly with the people involved, in the hopes of triggering, eventually, a large-scale review of how we look at this issue in mainstream healthcare.

My request to you is to forward this email to an active dentist or orthodontist at your practice and reply with a simple acknowledgement that they have received it. This is so that I can remove a possibility from the equation – the possibility that mainstream providers are simply unaware of this issue.

Yours sincerely,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
JawHealth.org

Hi,

I’m writing to ask whether you’re aware of the jaw epidemic, craniofacial dystrophy, and the controversies around airway and extraction/retraction orthodonics.

Why I’m asking you:

I’m asking every orthodontist I can find, starting with those near me (just outside York).

Orthodontics has found itself at the center of this issue for historical reasons to do with the artificial separation between dentistry and medicine: I’m not interested in having my dentist, with their current training, be responsible for my upper airway health, and none of the mainstream dentists or orthodontists I’ve seen seem to be interested in it either. But unfortunately if I ask my GP about any issues related to the jaws/facial area, they will say it’s a dental issue and give me no further advice than to see a dentist.

Mainstream orthodontics has also placed itself at the center of this issue by engaging in treatments that can make these issues worse, specifically the extraction and retraction of teeth, which can make the mouth smaller. This impacts the airway and TMJ.

I’m one of a number of patients – although I speak only for myself here – who have found that the current system is not working. We’re not looking at the root causes of malocclusion and jaw issues, not realising that they’re all part of an environmentally-driven syndrome (jaw epidemic/craniofacial dystrophy), and the treatments we’re getting are often causing or exacerbating issues.

I’m therefore advocating for this issue and trying to engage directly with the people involved, in the hopes of triggering, eventually, a large-scale review of how we look at this issue in mainstream healthcare.

My request to you is to forward this email to an active dentist or orthodontist at your practice and reply with a simple acknowledgement that they have received it. This is so that I can remove a possibility from the equation – the possibility that mainstream providers are simply unaware of this issue.

Yours sincerely,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
JawHealth.org

Hi,

I’m writing to ask whether you’re aware of the jaw epidemic, craniofacial dystrophy, and the controversies around airway and extraction/retraction orthodonics.

Why I’m asking you:

I’m asking every orthodontist I can find, starting with those near me (just outside York).

Orthodontics has found itself at the center of this issue for historical reasons to do with the artificial separation between dentistry and medicine: I’m not interested in having my dentist, with their current training, be responsible for my upper airway health, and none of the mainstream dentists or orthodontists I’ve seen seem to be interested in it either. But unfortunately if I ask my GP about any issues related to the jaws/facial area, they will say it’s a dental issue and give me no further advice than to see a dentist.

Mainstream orthodontics has also placed itself at the center of this issue by engaging in treatments that can make these issues worse, specifically the extraction and retraction of teeth, which can make the mouth smaller. This impacts the airway and TMJ.

I’m one of a number of patients – although I speak only for myself here – who have found that the current system is not working. We’re not looking at the root causes of malocclusion and jaw issues, not realising that they’re all part of an environmentally-driven syndrome (jaw epidemic/craniofacial dystrophy), and the treatments we’re getting are often causing or exacerbating issues.

I’m therefore advocating for this issue and trying to engage directly with the people involved, in the hopes of triggering, eventually, a large-scale review of how we look at this issue in mainstream healthcare.

My request to you is to forward this email to an active dentist or orthodontist at your practice and reply with a simple acknowledgement that they have received it. This is so that I can remove a possibility from the equation – the possibility that mainstream providers are simply unaware of this issue.

Yours sincerely,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
JawHealth.org

Hi,

I’m a patient starting a project to increase recognition of the jaw epidemic and craniofacial dystrophy.

I understand this is a controversial topic in orthodontics as it connects to orthotropics, mewing, the Mews, and extraction/retraction harms.

The reason I’m reaching out is that some providers may not be aware of this issue. Have you come across this before?

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
JawHealth.org

Hi,

I’m a patient starting a project to increase recognition of the jaw epidemic and craniofacial dystrophy.

I understand this is a controversial topic in orthodontics as it connects to orthotropics, mewing, the Mews, and extraction/retraction harms.

The reason I’m reaching out is that some providers may not be aware of this issue. Have you come across this before?

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
JawHealth.org

Hi,

I’m a patient starting a project to increase recognition of the jaw epidemic and craniofacial dystrophy.

I understand this is a controversial topic in orthodontics as it connects to orthotropics, mewing, the Mews, and extraction/retraction harms.

The reason I’m reaching out is that some providers may not be aware of this issue. Have you come across this before?

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake Founder
JawHealth.org

Hi,

I’m a patient starting a project to increase recognition of the jaw epidemic and craniofacial dystrophy.

I understand this is a controversial topic in orthodontics as it connects to orthotropics, mewing, the Mews, and extraction/retraction harms.

The reason I’m reaching out is that some providers may not be aware of this issue. Have you come across this before?

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Jaw Health (jawhealth.org)

Hand-written letters asking for funding:

Hi,

I’m running a campaign to increase awareness of the jaw epidemic and craniofacial dystrophy.

I was wondering if this is something you’ve heard about?

The connection to orthodontics is quite controversial and I understand many providers don’t want to engage with this issue as it connects to extraction and retraction harms, and to Dr Mike Mew and orthotropics. As a patient I’m trying to get to the bottom of why more orthodontists seem to be unaware of this issue and are still practising routine extractions and retraction. One possibility is that they are simply unaware of it, so I’m emailing orthodontists basically to eliminate that as a possibility and go from there.

Any kind of response would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I’m running a campaign to increase awareness of the jaw epidemic and craniofacial dystrophy.

I was wondering if this is something you’ve heard about?

The connection to orthodontics is quite controversial and I understand many providers don’t want to engage with this issue as it connects to extraction and retraction harms, and to Dr Mike Mew and orthotropics. As a patient I’m trying to get to the bottom of why more orthodontists seem to be unaware of this issue and are still practising routine extractions and retraction. One possibility is that they are simply unaware of it, so I’m emailing orthodontists basically to eliminate that as a possibility and go from there.

Any kind of response would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I’m running a campaign to increase awareness of the jaw epidemic and craniofacial dystrophy.

I was wondering if this is something you’ve heard about?

The connection to orthodontics is quite controversial and I understand many providers don’t want to engage with this issue as it connects to extraction and retraction harms, and to Dr Mike Mew and orthotropics. As a patient I’m trying to get to the bottom of why more orthodontists seem to be unaware of this issue and are still practising routine extractions and retraction. One possibility is that they are simply unaware of it, so I’m emailing orthodontists basically to eliminate that as a possibility and go from there.

Any kind of response would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I sent an email inviting you to do a podcast in relation to craniofacial dystrophy (CFD) last year.

You didn’t respond so I assume you are not interested in this. I’d still like to discuss this with any mainstream dentist, doctor, or orthodontist who is interested in it.

I want to know why more professionals aren’t practicing orthotropics and one possibility is that they are simply unaware of it, so I’m now approaching orthodontists with a simpler question – are you aware of it?

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I sent an email inviting you to do a podcast in relation to craniofacial dystrophy (CFD) last year.

You didn’t respond so I assume you are not interested in this. I’d still like to discuss this with any mainstream dentist, doctor, or orthodontist who is interested in it.

I want to know why more professionals aren’t practicing orthotropics and one possibility is that they are simply unaware of it, so I’m now approaching orthodontists with a simpler question – are you aware of it?

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I sent an email inviting you to do a podcast in relation to craniofacial dystrophy (CFD) last year.

You didn’t respond so I assume you are not interested in this. I’d still like to discuss this with any mainstream dentist, doctor, or orthodontist who is interested in it.

I want to know why more professionals aren’t practicing orthotropics and one possibility is that they are simply unaware of it, so I’m now approaching orthodontists with a simpler question – are you aware of it?

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I sent an email inviting you to do a podcast in relation to craniofacial dystrophy (CFD) last year.

You didn’t respond so I assume you are not interested in this. I’d still like to discuss this with any mainstream dentist, doctor, or orthodontist who is interested in it.

I want to know why more professionals aren’t practicing orthotropics and one possibility is that they are simply unaware of it, so I’m now approaching orthodontists with a simpler question – are you aware of it?

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I sent a message inviting you to do a podcast in relation to craniofacial dystrophy (CFD) last year.

You didn’t respond so I assume you are not interested in this. I’d still like to discuss this with any mainstream dentist, doctor, or orthodontist who is interested in it.

I want to know why more professionals aren’t practicing orthotropics and one possibility is that they are simply unaware of it, so I’m now approaching orthodontists with a simpler question – are you aware of it?

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I sent a message inviting you to do a podcast in relation to craniofacial dystrophy (CFD) last year.

You didn’t respond so I assume you are not interested in this. I’d still like to discuss this with any mainstream dentist, doctor, or orthodontist who is interested in it.

I want to know why more professionals aren’t practicing orthotropics and one possibility is that they are simply unaware of it, so I’m now approaching orthodontists with a simpler question – are you aware of it?

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I sent an email inviting you to do a podcast in relation to craniofacial dystrophy (CFD) last year.

You didn’t respond so I assume you are not interested in this. I’d still like to discuss this with any mainstream dentist, doctor, or orthodontist who is interested in it.

I want to know why more professionals aren’t practicing orthotropics and one possibility is that they are simply unaware of it, so I’m now approaching orthodontists with a simpler question – are you aware of it?

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I sent a message inviting you to do a podcast in relation to craniofacial dystrophy (CFD) last year.

You didn’t respond so I assume you are not interested in this. I’d still like to discuss this with any mainstream dentist, doctor, or orthodontist who is interested in it.

I want to know why more professionals aren’t practicing orthotropics and one possibility is that they are simply unaware of it, so I’m now approaching orthodontists with a simpler question – are you aware of it?

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I sent an email inviting you to do a podcast in relation to craniofacial dystrophy (CFD) last year.

You didn’t respond so I assume you are not interested in this. I’d still like to discuss this with any mainstream orthodontist who is interested in it.

I want to know why more professionals aren’t practicing orthotropics and one possibility is that they are simply unaware of it, so I’m now approaching orthodontists with a simpler question – are you aware of it?

Yours sincerely,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I sent an email inviting you to do a podcast in relation to craniofacial dystrophy (CFD) last year.

You didn’t respond so I assume you are not interested in this. I’d still like to discuss this with any mainstream dentist, doctor, or orthodontist who is interested in it.

I want to know why more professionals aren’t practicing orthotropics and one possibility is that they are simply unaware of it, so I’m now approaching orthodontists with a simpler question – are you aware of it?

Thanks,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I’m starting a project to improve awareness of craniofacial dystrophy and the jaw epidemic and thought you might be interested in discussing it.

Dentists and orthodontists are at the centre of this because of the way the healthcare system works (GPs refer to dentists for anything to do with the jaws) and because current treatment standards in orthodontics can make issues worse by reducing space within the mouth.

I’d like to talk to any dentists or orthodontists about this but especially if you were previously unaware of this issue or knew about it but did not recognise it as valid.

I’m available by phone or email if you would like to discuss this further.

Yours sincerely,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I’m running a campaign to improve awareness of craniofacial dystrophy and the jaw epidemic. As part of this I’m writing to doctors, dentists, and orthodontists about it.

I’m very interested in talking to dental and healthcare providers about this, especially those who were previously unaware or do not agree with the ideas of CFD and the jaw epidemic. I’m available by phone or email if you would like to discuss this further.

Yours sincerely,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I’m running a campaign to improve awareness of craniofacial dystrophy and the jaw epidemic.

As part of this I’m emailing dentists, orthodontists and doctors about it.

My website is www.jawhealth.org.

I’m very interested in talking to dental and healthcare providers about this so I’m available by phone and email if you’d like to discuss it further. I’m also local ((redacted)).

Yours sincerely,

Gus Hogg-Blake
Founder
Patients for Craniofacial Health
www.jawhealth.org

Hi,

I’m writing about your radio advert that starts with the sound of snoring and says “that’s the sound of a good night’s sleep”.

I realise this is meant to be light-hearted, but snoring can actually have some serious health effects, as well as generally indicating a worse night’s sleep and being associated with obstructive sleep apnea and other disorders.

• Snoring during early childhood and academic performance at ages thirteen to fourteen years: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11389263/

• Cognitive and Behavioral Outcomes of Snoring Among Adolescents: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11549662/

• Health, social and economical consequences of sleep-disordered breathing: a controlled national study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21199816/

Snoring is common, but it is not “normal” in the sense of healthy. It has, however, been normalised and trivialised in the culture. Further, I believe that if we took snoring as seriously as it should be taken, that would be a good start towards addressing one of its major underlying causes, which is the modern epidemic of jaw underdevelopment. This is a major public health issue that is currently being ignored by mainstream healthcare for a variety of reasons. Conversely, adverts that continue to normalise and trivialise snoring could slow this project.

Snoring is also a common trigger for misophonia, a neuropsychological condition where certain sounds or other stimuli can produce a fight/flight response and intense negative emotion.

Cheers,

Gus