Cherry Hill Laser Dental Center
Laser Dentistry (Laser Therapy) in Cherry Hill,NJ
NIGHTLASE For Snoring & Sleep Apnea
HOLISTIC SNORING & SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT
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Nightlase is a trademarked, fast, non-invasive, techniques using Fotona Laser's LightWalker ATS Laser to increase the quality of a person's sleep. Nightlase is a trademark of Fotona Laser. Nightlase is protocol for treating snoring and improving sleep apnea problems. Specifically, it uses the Er:YAG part of this twin laser with a specially designed handpiece to warm, condition, strengthen, tighten, and shrink the parapharyngeal tissues causing snoring an sleep apnea problems. This lessens or eliminates the snoring and/or sleep apnea problems. NO PAIN, NO SCALPELS, NO SUTURES, NO SCARRING of palatal tissues as in other techniques.
Although a new technique, Dr. Lee keeps improving the treatment protocol, and we are getting significant results for our clients. There is less heating of tissues and more biostimulation with Nightlase than other techniques. Patients who have had other techniques performed on them, like the new method better.
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Its purpose is to increase the quality of your sleep, if you have a snoring problem bothering you or your sleep partner, or have been diagnosed as having sleep apnea or hypopnea via a sleep study.
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A course of treatment is generally composed of 3 treatment sessions with 3 weeks between them, and a follow-up visit one month later. Treatment visits are approximately 30 minutes. Results of treatment can last up to a year. When you or your sleeping partner notice the effects beginning to erode, i.e. the parapharyngeal tissues losing their tone, then have another treatment (usually one) to retighten the soft palate, uvula, and sides of the anterior throat area. No general or local anesthesia is used, only a spray topical anesthetic. We recommend a collagen booster treatment every 6 months to maintain your treatment.
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Although you can still wear intra-oral appliances or use CPAP machines, this is an independent procedure, especially helpful for those who cannot, or will not, use CPAP or oral appliances. No appliances are part of this technique.
Nightlase Benefits
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This is THE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SNORING AND SLEEP APNEA PROBLEMS
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Fast
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non-invasive
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no anesthesia risk
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no downtime, you go about your normal day
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requires no device to be worn during sleep
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no painful surgery
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no needles
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no post-op pain (mild sore throat may be noticed in first 24 hours)
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no adverse results
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no scarring
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no drugs
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an alternative for people who cannot (or refuse to) use CPAP or oral appliances
How does Nightlase work?
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The Fotona LightWalker Laser gently heats the soft palate, uvula, anterior surrounding tissues in your throat and along side your tongue which have been restricting your airway when you are lying down, and laser light stimulates the adjacent areas. The warming causes collagen remodeling, while laser light stimulation causes formation of "new youthful collagen" in those tissues, resulting in tightening of the treated connective tissues and muscles. Immediate visible shrinkage is usually observed via the laser effect upon the collagen fibers. It is the toning of the throat tissues around the pharynx which helps hold the airway open.
These photos are before and after Nightlase treatments
*Pre-treatment and 4 days after only one treatment. She is breathing through her nose and stopped snoring for first time in her life!*
When the shrinkage and tightening occurs, snoring (vibration of the soft, floppy palate and throat tissues when air passes between the tongue and soft palate) is reduced or stopped. The airway is now more open for both nasal and mouth breathing, aiding both snorers and sleep apnea patients.
The Nightlase Treatment
Usually 3 visits, 3 weeks apart, for approximately 30 minutes
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Factors Affecting Sleep Apnea & Snoring
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Hypotonia of the soft palate, uvula, sides of the throat and base of the tongue
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Deficient airway
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Swollen and/or inflamed tissues in the nose and throat area (such as swollen turbinate bones, deviated septum)
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Swollen tonsils and adenoids
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Excessive fat
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Malocclusion/malpositioned jaw
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Relaxants such as alcohol and prescription drugs can let the tongue fall back into the throat area, worsening the situation.
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Side effects of snoring and sleep disordered breathing problems
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Sleep apnea reduces your longevity by about 12 years
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Heart attack
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Stroke
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Headaches, migraines
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Impotence, loss of libido
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Increased incidence of heart attack & stroke
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Depression
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Daytime fatigue
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Acid reflux, GERD
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Weight gain
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Stress reactions
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Aggressive behavior
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Traffic, work, & at-home accidents
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Abnormal facial growth/development in children
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Nightlase treatment results
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Better health
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Longer life
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A better relationship with your sleeping partner
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Better quality of life
If you are looking for pain-free quality dental care in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, then look no further! Dr. Lee of Kingston Family Cosmetic Dental Center provides excellent services using the most advanced technology to give you the brightest smile!
Call us at (856) 795-9007 to learn more or book an appointment today!