NightLase

Nightlase Treatment – What it is and What it Solves

Do you snore? If you are one of the millions of people who answer that question with a “yes,” then you may be also experiencing a condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Essentially, this disorder is the result of the soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxing and blocking your airway.  Afterwards, your oxygen levels drop, your brain forces your body to adjust, and you may gasp or choke. If left untreated, research suggests that sleep apnea may reduce a person’s lifespan by 20-50%!

The good news is, TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of New England offers a solution called NIGHTLASE®.

The NIGHTLASE® Laser Snoring Treatment is a non-surgical treatment that may decrease the symptoms of sleep apnea in a few short treatments (and many patients experience results after the first treatment). This state of the art treatment utilizes a Fotona laser to treat your snoring, it is non-surgical, and involves no appliances. We can perform NIGHTLASE treatments right in our Bolton office.

How Does NIGHTLASE work?

Laser energy is used to heat the tissues of the airway causing a tightening effect which helps to keep your airway open. It is performed with approximately three short treatments spaced over two months. Each treatment lasts 15 minutes and requires no anesthesia. The procedure is comfortable and you can resume your daily routine immediately afterwards. Results are often seen after the first session.

Am I a candidate for NIGHTLASE?

Generally speaking, if you snore or have mild-to-moderate sleep apnea, NIGHTLASE can help you. And if you are in New England, TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of New England is your best choice for NIGHTLASE treatment. 

Though snoring seems like it’s nothing more than an irritating sound, it may be the first noticeable symptom of a more serious problem like sleep apnea. But nighttime sleep problems have been directly linked to many other serious health problems as well, such as:

• Heart attack
• Hight Blood Pressure
• Heart Failure
• Ischemic Heart Disease
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Learning and memory problems
• Sexual dysfunction
• Depression
• GERD
• Cardiac arrhythmia (irregular pulse)

It makes sense to see a specialist right away if you suspect that you may have snoring problems. TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of New England, and our NIGHTLASE treatment, may be the perfect solution for you.

Is NIGHTLASE treatment painful?

As our friends at the Breathing and Sleep Center explain, “some patients have reported having a dry throat and mouth after their treatments.  Soreness and/or restrictions have not been reported, and patients can eat and drink immediately following the appointments.  Staying hydrated can be helpful before and after the treatment to reduce dryness.”  

What else should I know about NIGHTLASE Treatment?

Treating snoring and sleep apnea in New England or elsewhere, requires a team approach. Dentists are the perfect practitioner to recognize oral symptoms and signs common to sleep apnea sufferers. Dentists — by the limits of licensure — cannot make a diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). For that you need to visit a physician.

It’s also important to keep in mind, as the Breathing and Sleep Center explains, NIGHTLASE may eliminate snoring, but sleep apnea may continue. “Snoring is actually one of the most common symptoms experienced by people who have sleep apnea, but it’s also possible for people bothered by sleep apnea to not snore at all. 

This means it’s entirely possible that if you don’t have a thorough examination before treatment, that your snoring problem might be eliminated, but that you could still have sleep apnea which remains undiagnosed. The truth is, that most people who persistently snore are probably also afflicted with sleep apnea, so it’s important to have a full diagnosis before proceeding with Nightlase treatment.”

But the best way to find out for certain if NIGHTLASE is right for you is to schedule an appointment with Dr. David today!

We Can Help You.

Call us today to learn more about treating your TMJ or Sleep challenges.

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