A Book by Dr. Nelly Silva, DMD

Breathe Right


The Link Between Nutrition, Airway and Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

What If Better Sleep Starts With How You Breathe?

Your airway, jaw, nutrition, and sleep may seem like separate pieces of your health. Breathe Right explores how closely connected they can be.

Written by Dr. Nelly Silva, DMD, Breathe Right: The Link Between Nutrition, Airway and Getting a Good Night’s Sleep takes an interdisciplinary look at the mouth, nose, jaw, airway, nutrition, and sleep, helping readers better understand how these systems interact.

Cover of Breathe Right by Dr. Nelly Silva, DMD
It’s All Connected

Your Mouth. Your Airway. Your Sleep. It’s All Connected.

Why do some people snore? How can the structure and function of the mouth and jaw influence breathing? What role does nutrition play? And where does TMJ discomfort fit into the picture?

Breathe Right brings these topics together in one approachable guide, exploring how the development and function of the mouth, nose, and jaw may influence breathing, sleep, and overall well-being.

Dr. Nelly Silva on CBS3 discussing jaw pain and TMD
Dr. Silva on CBS3 discussing TMD
Inside the Book

What You’ll Discover Inside

  • Airway & Breathing

    Explore the relationship between the structure of the mouth, nose, and jaw and the way we breathe.

  • Sleep & Snoring

    Learn more about factors associated with snoring and sleep quality, along with research and practical insights into healthier sleep.

  • Nutrition & Airway Health

    Discover how nutrition fits into the bigger picture and why what you eat may matter when thinking about airway and sleep health.

  • TMJ & Jaw Comfort

    Better understand the temporomandibular joint and explore practical strategies related to jaw comfort and function.

Headshot of Dr. Nelly Silva, DMD, author of Breathe Right
Dr. Nelly Silva, DMD
Written by Dr. Nelly Silva

A Dentist Who Looks Beyond the Teeth

Dr. Nelly Silva’s approach to dentistry has always considered more than what can be seen in a smile.

With advanced education in dental sleep medicine, craniofacial pain, neuromuscular dentistry, and comprehensive dental care, Dr. Silva brings a broader perspective to the connections between the teeth, bite, jaw, airway, and sleep.

Breathe Right brings that perspective beyond the dental chair, giving readers an accessible way to better understand these connections for themselves.

Ready to Dive In?

Better Breathing. Better Sleep. A Better Understanding of Your Health.

Whether you’re curious about snoring, struggling to understand your sleep, interested in airway health, or simply want to learn more about how the body works together, Breathe Right gives you a new way to look at what happens every time you breathe and sleep.

Ready to dive in?

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Dr. Nelly Silva, author of Breathe Right, at the Collegeville office