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What Can Nightlase® Do for Me?

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If you or your sleeping partner deal with snoring, you may have tried a variety of recommendations before feeling defeated. This may include repositioning yourself or your partner while sleeping or wearing special snoring mouthguards that are supposed to reduce this problematic night-time noise. But did you know that your dentist at Broadway Family Dentistry in Minot, ND, can help? Drs. Stanley Hirst and Bethany Jensen can evaluate a patient and decide if they are a proper candidate for a specialized treatment designed to eliminate snoring known as the NightLase® service.

What Is Nightlase®?

NightLase® is a new, innovative laser treatment specifically designed to reduce the effects of snoring. It uses low-level lasers to gently heat up the soft tissues in the throat area and stimulate collagen production, which can help make these tissues more toned and less likely to vibrate when you breathe. This reduces snoring, allowing you both to get a better night’s sleep.

What Are the Benefits of Nightlase® Treatment?

There are a few reasons why patients who visit Broadway Family Dentistry consider the NightLase® treatment. Below are a couple of the advantages they provide which make them a reliable and effective option for patients who snore:

  • NightLase® is quick and easy. Treatment only takes about 15 minutes and requires no anesthesia or recovery time.
  • NightLase® results are long-lasting. After just one treatment session, most of our patients find that they do not have to treat their snoring again for months at a time!
  • NightLase® is affordable. Patients often find NightLase® to be an affordable and effective way of addressing unwanted snoring when compared to other treatment options.

Schedule an Appointment To Learn More About Nightlase®

So if you are looking for an effective way to reduce your snoring without surgery or drugs, NightLase® might be appropriate for you! Call the team at Broadway Family Dentistry at 701-839-1299 to request an appointment at our Minot, ND, area practice to find out more about NightLase® as a treatment for snoring. Drs. Stanley Hirst and Bethany Jensen have years of combined experience in providing quality dentistry to those in and around the community at their state-of-the-art dental office.

Learn about Nightlase snoring treatment available at Broadway Family Dentistry

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If you or someone you love deals with chronic snoring, you understand how disturbing it can be to getting a good night’s rest. However, there are solutions available to help patients who snore regularly, including treatments such as the Nightlase treatment available at Broadway Family Dentistry in Minot, North Dakota.

What is the Fotona Nightlase?

Patients who are considering a snoring solution that eliminates the need for an oral appliance might be interested in learning more about the Fotona Nightlase procedure. This treatment is a therapy that utilizes a non-invasive laser to improve the quality of an individual’s sleep when dealing with snoring or even obstructive sleep apnea. It not only reduces the symptoms of sleep apnea, but it can soften the sound of snoring. The laser light from the Fotona Nightlase device uses laser light to tighten the tissues in the mouth and improve collagen production for noticeable results! This procedure continues to be a popular way to reduce the sound of snoring while ensuring a deeper level of sleep that improves one’s quality of life.

How many treatments do I need?

Nightlase is not a “one and done” solution. It is recommended that patients undergo a series of three treatments to start. These treatments last approximately 20 minutes and are spread out over a 6 week period. The final results of treatment typically last anywhere from six to 12 months, though regular Nightlase treatments can be performed to maintain the results for an extended period of time. We strongly encourage patients to speak to one of our providers to determine the number of treatments needed based on the severity of their condition. We can make a recommendation after an evaluation and help you achieve your goals.

Contact Broadway Family Dentistry today

If you deal with snoring, it is time to put an end to it! Drs. Stanley Hirst and Bethany Jensen of Minot, North Dakota can assist with laser treatment called Nightlase. Call the office at (701) 839-1299 to book a consultation appointment at 1839 South Broadway Street and get started learning more about this option for you or your sleeping partner. 

Using Nightlase Treatment as a Fix for Chronic Snoring

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At Broadway Family Dentistry, we offer a huge selection of general, cosmetic, and restorative dental treatments for children and adults. But many may not be aware that we also provide Minot, ND area patients with solutions for chronic snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Instead of using a CPAP machine, patients can undergo a procedure known as NightLase.

What is NightLase?

NightLase is a revolutionary treatment that can provide a long-term fix for patients who snore due to obstructive sleep apnea or loose tissues in the throat. This procedure involves using a laser light to heat up the soft tissues at the back of the throat. This stimulates the body’s natural production of collagen that holds the tissues together and provides a tightening that eliminates tissue that sags and blocks the throat. This production of collagen ensures that the opening of the throat is clear, therefore reducing chronic snoring problems.

What can I expect from my NightLase treatment?

NightLase treatment does not require any anesthetics and involves not cutting or bleeding. In fact, the only sensation patients feel is that of heat where the laser light is used. It is well-tolerated by all of our patients. With at least three sessions spaced a few weeks apart, patients will notice a gradual improvement in their condition as the collagen development tightens and tones these soft tissues at the back of the throat. While the results are not permanent, they are long-lasting and allow patients to breathe easier through the night without the side effect of snoring for their bed partners!

What other options are available for chronic snoring?

Patients who are not interested in this procedure may instead want to ask about oral appliance therapy. This is the use of a special mouthguard to maintain open airways and is sometimes covered by dental insurance. Otherwise, if patients continue to experience consequences from their obstructive sleep apnea, the use of a CPAP machine is often used instead.

Learn more about NightLase for chronic snoring and obstructive sleep apnea

Contact the team at Broadway Family Dentistry today to learn about this and other solutions available at our practice for chronic snoring and OSA. Drs. Stanley Hirst and Bethany Jensen of Minot, ND are here to help provide a more permanent consideration. Call the office at (701) 839-1299.