Do you want to stop snoring? If so, you should look into NightLase and how it can help address snoring and other sleep disorders.
At The Dental Standard, laser snoring therapy is just one of the many dental services we provide, ranging from standard dentistry services to more advanced dental care. Keep reading to find out what NightLase is and why it is one of the best modern-day snoring remedies.
Many people want to stop snoring simply because it is an inconvenience. But the reality is that snoring can cause many issues besides reducing your quality of sleep, or your partner’s. Snoring could potentially indicate that you have a more serious health condition going on.
Here are some of the most common snoring causes:
Some people confuse sleep apnea and snoring, thinking that they are the same thing. But this isn’t actually true. Sleep apnea is a separate sleep disorder that causes your breathing to stop and start throughout the night. For most people, this results in snoring, especially if they have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which blocks the flow of air.
If you frequently snore at night, it’s a good idea to check in with your doctor to determine whether you have sleep apnea. If you do, it may indicate a more serious health condition that requires medical treatment. If you don’t, you can safely move forward with treating your snoring as an individual condition.
Although snoring isn’t generally considered to be a serious health problem, it is something you should consider treating. If you aren’t sure whether treatment is necessary, you can always discuss it with your doctor.
Moderate and severe snoring usually require some form of treatment when it begins to interfere with your sleep. Severe snoring may wake you up throughout the night, damaging your quality of sleep and leading to daytime sleepiness. It can also result in headaches, dry mouth, gum irritation, receding gums, and irritability.
You should confirm with your doctor whether you have general snoring or suffer from a more serious sleep disorder. While snoring is considered to be relatively harmless, other sleep conditions come with more risks, so you should rule them out first.
Snoring can have a devastating effect on your health and quality of sleep if not addressed. Nowadays, advanced solutions are available to help you get the best results and stop snoring for good.
NightLase is a non-invasive laser treatment that can help stop snoring, as well as reduce the effects of mild to moderate cases of sleep apnea. Laser pulses tighten the tissue inside of your mouth, using laser heat to contract the collagen in the tissue. This tightening effect makes oral tissue less floppy and loose, reducing airway obstruction.
Usually, laser snoring treatment involves three separate sessions, with each session separated by a period of six weeks. The tightening effect typically lasts up to a year, and you can continue the therapy as needed.
At The Dental Standard, our airway dentists use Fotona’s NightLase therapy to help our patients achieve better sleep quality. It provides a gentle yet effective way of addressing common sleep disorders and produces long-lasting results.
Here are some of the benefits you can expect to see after starting your laser treatment sessions:
Also, if the treatment is successful, you may no longer need to use oral or breathing appliances at night for either snoring or sleep apnea.
Depending on your snoring causes and severity, you may or may not be a good candidate for laser snoring therapy. This is something you should determine before moving forward with treatment to ensure you get the best possible results.
Here are some examples of good candidates for this non-invasive treatment option:
Keep in mind that laser snoring therapy may not be a suitable fit for those suffering from severe sleep or breathing issues, as well as certain underlying diseases.
There are many snoring causes that can dramatically reduce your quality of sleep. But the good news is that there are several advanced snoring remedies you can now use to stop snoring and address the root cause of the issue.
Do you want to book an appointment with an airway dentist to start your laser snoring treatment sessions? Contact us today at The Dental Standard by calling us directly or by booking an appointment online.