Part 194 - Dr. Martin Gorman on The Scary Truth about Sleep Apnea and how to fix it
Dr. Martin Gorman, a Bioesthetic trained Dental Practitioner with over 40 years of experience, and very knowledgeable expert in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, Sleep disorders, and epigenetic orthodontics. Dr. Gorman describes his path into the field of sleep-breathing disorders, highlighting the effect of TMJ disorders on optimal airway patency as well as how this relates to breathing disorders, facial appearance, general well-being, and several predominant medical conditions. Website: https://www.mgormandental.com/about/ Key Takeaways (simple version) (00:09) Getting a palate expansion (03:10) Dr. Gorman's journey with Sleep Apnea (06:42) About the jaw expansion work by Steven Lamberg (14:50) The scale of the problem of sleep apnea (20:16) The evolution of sleep tests (26:41) Dr. Gorman’s new product that combines expansion and orthodontic treatment. (30:35) How Dr. Gorman's appliance works and its benefits. (35:30) With the rising rate of heart attacks, there is now a scan that can show the level of cholesterol in blood vessels. (42:08) Most diseases have a root cause in sleep, diet, or lifestyle. (48:44) The side of your face that looks bad is the side of your head that did not develop well. (54:25) Comparing the roles of nutrition and physical activity in developing the proper jaw in kids.