Nightlase treatment

Sleep quality

Sleep is essential to our quality of life. If snoring or tooth grinding is affecting your sleep, there are two minimally invasive options that may be able to help you.

Snoring

Snoring is the sound of air passing through the soft tissues of the upper respiratory tract during breathing. The intensity and sound depend on how narrow your airways are, your age, weight and sleep position. In severe cases of snoring, you may be suffering from sleep apnea in which your airways become narrow or blocked, and you stop breathing.

Bruxism - Teeth grinding

Snoring in children is often observed together with teeth grinding. Snoring can be seen during acute illnesses such as flu and cold, as well as snoring due to congestion in the nose, tonsils, and nasal passages. Due to this obstruction, children may start to breathe though their mouth rather than their nose at night, resulting in increased risk of gum disease, tooth decay, dry mouth, and bad breath. Snoring in children should always be investigated, as treatment is most effective when the cause is found and treated early. It may lead to children falling behind at school, falling asleep during the day, aggression, and hyperactivity. If a sleep disorder is suspected, they should receive a consultation from a specialist such as an ENT surgeon. An anti-snoring device may be suitable for certain children but depends on their age and dental development.

Problems faced by snoring/tooth grinding

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Feeling tired during the day

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Having trouble concentrating

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Risk of falling asleep while driving  

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Risk of high blood pressure and heart disease 

Obstructive sleep apnea

Snoring is one of the main symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea, which is characterized by interruption of breathing once or several times while sleeping, causes many health problems such as lack of attention, extreme irritability, forgetfulness and, in more advanced cases, heart disease.

What is a sleep study?​

With a polysomnography test, the amount and duration of respiratory pauses and reductions during sleep can be measured, as well as blood pressure and blood oxygen level. It is used in the diagnosis of snoring and sleep apneas, along with a detail clinical examination and sleep history.

If necessary, consultation from an ENT specialist, neurologist or pulmonologist is requested.

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Treatment options

The aim of the treatment of snoring is to ensure quality and regular breathing by opening the airway. There are two methods of improving snoring that can be performed by dentists:

Nightlase laser treatment

With increasing age, various anatomical structure can sag overtime, increasing the risk of snoring. With NIGHTLASE laser therapy, the laser is targeted on the soft tissues of the soft palate and posterior tongue area, in order to strengthen and tighten them. With just 3 short sessions, successful results can be obtained.

Benefits of snoring treatment with laser:

Snoring appliances

In some patients with advanced problems, an anti-snoring appliance may be required. The appliance is used to push the patients lower jaw forward, to create enough space for the tongue and prevent blockage of the airway. It can also be used in conjunction with NIGHTLASE therapy.

In patients with sleep apnea, they may require a specialist CPAP mask which is provided by other specialties such as ENT.

Snoring in children

Snoring in children is often observed together with teeth grinding. Snoring can be seen during acute illnesses such as flu and cold, as well as snoring due to congestion in the nose, tonsils, and nasal passages. Due to this obstruction, children may start to breathe though their mouth rather than their nose at night, resulting in increased risk of gum disease, tooth decay, dry mouth, and bad breath. Snoring in children should always be investigated, as treatment is most effective when the cause is found and treated early. It may lead to children falling behind at school, falling asleep during the day, aggression, and hyperactivity. If a sleep disorder is suspected, they should receive a consultation from a specialist such as an ENT surgeon. An anti-snoring device may be suitable for certain children but depends on their age and dental development.

Snoring and tongue tie

Some children may have a pre-existing tongue tie. If the tongue is positioned further back due to the tie, it may increase the risk of airway blockage and snoring issues. A tongue tie can be released with a very short, simple laser treatment.

Do you have any questions or want to start your treatment?

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