Snoring is possibly a serious problem in your house. The sound can keep people awake all night, and that can lead to resentment and even fights during the day. The snorer might seem like they\u2019re sleeping peacefully, but snoring is a sound that they are struggling to breathe. Snoring treatment<\/a> can protect not just the happiness but the health of your home.<\/p>\n At Excellence in Dentistry, our Anchorage sleep dentists<\/a> offer multiple snoring treatments. One of the best is NightLase. Nightlase is a highly effective laser snoring solution. There\u2019s no mask and no oral appliance, just a few simple treatments, and you could be free from snoring for a year or more.<\/p>\n<\/div> Snoring is a common issue that affects many individuals during sleep, but what causes this noisy nuisance? Understanding the mechanics behind snoring is crucial for recognizing the importance of seeking treatment, not only for the sake of a good night’s sleep but also for overall health. Here’s a simplified explanation:<\/p>\n Snoring occurs when turbulent air passing through the airway causes vibrations in your tissue. These vibrations are the sound we hear as snoring. Snoring can occur anywhere along your airway, but one of the most common places for loud snoring vibrations is your soft palate. The palate is the roof of your mouth, and the soft palate is the part at the back of your mouth. It\u2019s floppy and prone to vibration. NightLase works by firming and shrinking the soft palate. This makes your airway more open, so there\u2019s less turbulence. Plus, firming the soft palate makes it less prone to vibration.<\/p>\n In the NightLase procedure, our Anchorage sleep dentist will use our LightWalker laser to gently heat your soft palate. This will cause minor, controlled injury to your palate. The injury is so mild that most people say it doesn\u2019t hurt. As this injury heals, it will firm your soft palate and shrink it as well.<\/p>\n NightLase doesn\u2019t work immediately. It takes at least three treatments a month apart. Each treatment only takes about 20 minutes, so with just an hour\u2019s treatment, you can reduce or eliminate your snoring for a year or more. It\u2019s easy to fit these treatments into your day. You can go right back to work after treatment. Because the NightLase treatments are nearly painless, you don\u2019t need anesthesia. This means you won\u2019t need anyone to drive you to and from your appointments. Nor will you have numb lips or cheeks interfering with your ability to work.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll notice the benefits of NightLase quickly. Many people report a reduction in snoring on the night of their first treatment. This reduction will increase over the first month, followed by even more improvement after each follow-up treatment.<\/p>\n Results can last for a year or more after your last treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> NightLase is a highly effective snoring treatment (more on this in a minute), but it\u2019s not for everyone. To decide if it\u2019s for you, we have to know two things: do you have sleep apnea, and what is the source of your snoring?<\/p>\n Before we recommend NightLase, we will recommend a sleep study. Sleep apnea is a potentially deadly condition that needs treatment–and NightLase doesn\u2019t treat it. Snoring is commonly associated with sleep apnea, and the louder your snoring, the more likely you are to have sleep apnea. If you are seeking treatment for loud snoring, we recommend a sleep test first. We can coordinate that for you, and you can likely take your sleep test in the comfort of your own bed. Insurance might even cover the cost of the test.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have sleep apnea, we want to make sure your snoring will respond to NightLase. There are many tissues that could vibrate to cause snoring. It could be in your nose or your throat. It could be related to your tongue. NightLase won\u2019t treat any of those sources of snoring. It only helps snoring related to the soft palate. Your Anchorage sleep dentist will determine the source of your snoring before recommending NightLase.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> NightLase is a gentle laser treatment designed to reduce snoring by tightening the soft tissues in your throat and airway. It\u2019s a non-surgical, comfortable procedure that uses safe laser energy to improve airflow and lessen vibration during sleep. Many patients notice a significant reduction in snoring after just a few short sessions, with results that can last for months or even longer. While it may not completely stop snoring for everyone\u2014especially in cases of severe sleep apnea\u2014it can make nights quieter and more restful for both you and your partner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Are you tired of snoring? Whether it\u2019s your snoring or someone else\u2019s that\u2019s keeping you awake, the Anchorage sleep dentists at Excellence in Dentistry can determine if you\u2019re a candidate for NightLase.<\/p>\n NightLase is just one of the amazing laser dentistry<\/a> procedures that we offer. With the same laser, in fact, we also offer LipLase and EyeLase. LipLase helps you get plumper lips with no need for injectables. EyeLase can firm the eye region, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, sagging, and discoloration.<\/p>\n Want to learn more about the benefits of Laser dentistry in Anchorage? 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