Can NightLase® Laser Help Resolve My Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

If you’re struggling with snoring, restless nights, or waking up exhausted even after a full night’s sleep, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be the culprit. You may not even realize you have it, but you’re sure that you rarely feel rested.

Thankfully, advancements in dental sleep medicine offer noninvasive options that can help improve your breathing and your quality of life. One such innovation is the NightLase® laser treatment using the Fotona laser system, provided by our expert dentist Brian Kraft, DDS, at Payson Dental and Orthodontics in Payson, Utah.

How does the NightLase laser work?

NightLase is a nonsurgical laser treatment that tightens tissues in the back of your throat, specifically the soft palate and uvula, that obstruct your airway while you sleep. By gently stimulating collagen production with laser energy, NightLase firms up those tissues, minimizing the risk that they’ll collapse and obstruct your airway while you sleep.

It’s a popular choice for our patients here at Payson Dental and Orthodontics for these reasons:

No anesthesia
Quick, painless in-office treatments
Zero downtime
Improved airflow
Reduced snoring

The Fotona NightLase uses Er:YAG laser precision to deliver safe, effective results without cutting or damaging the tissues in your throat. You’ll likely need a series of short sessions over several weeks, with noticeable improvements after the first few treatments.

Can NightLase help your sleep apnea?

If your sleep apnea isn’t severe, NightLase can help. It’s a great choice if you want to avoid a CPAP machine or other wearable device. The best way to know if it’s a good fit is for Dr. Kraft to conduct a personalized airway and breathing pattern evaluation.

If laser therapy is a solution for you, he walks you through the process and tailors the treatment to your specific mouth and throat anatomy. For more complex or severe sleep apnea, he may recommend a combination of treatments.

Combining NightLase with airway expansion and an oral device

Our experienced team uses a multi-faceted approach that includes:

Epigenetic orthodontics to naturally expand your airway over time
Orthodontic Vivos oral appliance therapy to reposition your jaw and tongue and open your airway while you sleep
Customized oral devices that prevent airway blockages

Dr. Kraft monitors your progress, adjusts your device as needed, and ensures your treatment is working to improve your sleep and reduce nighttime waking.

Take a step toward restful sleep

You don’t have to live with disrupted sleep. Turn to the dental sleep experts here at Payson Dental and Orthodontics to see if NightLase laser therapy can help you breathe easier and sleep soundly.

Call 801-335-9050 now to book a consultation or request an appointment online.