Snoring might sound funny, but it is no joke! When someone is a chronic snorer, it is often a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, which raises the risk for obesity, stroke, diabetes, hypertension, heart attack, and other cardiovascular problems. These are the serious issues caused by sleep apnea and snoring, but there are less apparent difficulties that can also negatively affect quality of life, such as:
- Inability to focus
- Daytime fatigue
- Not feeling refreshed in the morning
- Becoming drowsy at odd times
- Waking up from sleep choking or gasping
- Waking up with a headache or sore throat
- Choking on acid reflux during the night
THE BENEFITS OF NIGHTLASE®
NightLase® is a non-invasive laser treatment that increases a patient’s airway, resulting in reduced snoring and better sleep. NightLase® reduces the effects of snoring by gentle laser treatment of the mucosa tissue. The NightLase® treatment induces tightening of the soft tissues in the back of the throat, contracting the tissues and expanding the airway. The laser is gentle enough to be used on very sensitive oral tissue but strong enough to be effective.
A 45-minute Nightlase® treatment consists of 4 treatments over 9-12 weeks. Results often last up to a year, and therapy treatments may be repeated as needed.
WHAT IS NIGHTLASE®?
Other than the obvious benefit of improving snoring and sleep apnea, NightLase® is a comfortable solution because it doesn’t intrude on your life. NightLase® requires no devices to be worn while sleeping, nor does it require chemical treatments. There is no risk to permanent alteration of your bite as often happens with Mandibular Advancement appliances.
Do you have questions about NightLase® treatment or our other services? Are you curious if you would be a good candidate for treatment? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to schedule a consultation.
