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NightLase Penticton
Snoring Treatment
Snoring occurs when air cannot move freely through your nose and mouth during sleep. This is due to a narrowing in your airway, which causes the tissues to vibrate and make an audible sound. Many factors can contribute to snoring, such as age, nasal and sinus problems, being overweight, alcohol, smoking, medications, and sleep posture. Importantly, snoring can also be a sign of a more serious condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA occurs when the airway becomes blocked during sleep, causing frequent interruptions in breathing and leading to fragmented sleep.
NightLase therapy uses Fotona’s patented Er: YAG laser, which allows a safe penetration of heat into the oral mucosa tissue. It is gentle enough to be used on the sensitive tissue inside the mouth but strong enough to provide clinically efficacious heating. This non-invasive treatment increases the quality of a patient’s sleep, reduces the effects of sleep apnea, and decreases the amplitude of snoring.
The laser energy heats the airway tissues, promoting collagen production and causing tissue tightening. This process strengthens the tissues by boosting collagen, helping to keep the airways open during sleep. Unlike some treatments, NightLase doesn’t require you to use an oral appliance while sleeping and involves no chemical treatments. Each session lasts about 15 minutes and requires no anesthesia, allowing you to resume your daily routine immediately. Most patients notice results after just one session.
What to Expect During Your Session
Personalized Assessment
Review & Consent
Begin Treatment
After Treatment
Follow-Up & Maintenance
NightLase requires three separate treatment sessions, spread over a six-week period. The final results can last up to a year, and the treatment can be repeated as needed.
Contraindications
We do not offer this treatment to those who are pregnant, have a disease of the throat or vocal cords, or have an acute throat infection.
NightLase Penticton is offered in 1 city
- British Columbia
