NightLase Laser Snoring Treatment in Atlanta, GA

Fast, Non-Invasive Way of Increasing the Quality of a Patient’s Sleep

Looking for an effective snoring treatment in Atlanta, GA? At Atlanta Periodontics, we offer advanced NightLase® laser therapy to help reduce snoring and improve sleep quality without surgery or downtime. Dr. McLaurin serves patients throughout Atlanta and nearby communities with modern, comfortable treatment options designed to help you and your partner sleep better.

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About Snoring and Sleep Disordered Breathing

Snoring is a dilemma affecting spouses, family members, and sometimes neighbors.

Snoring is more than just an annoying noise. It is often the soft palate vibrating, which can indicate that the airway is not open properly. Because snoring can be related to a partial blockage of the airway, less oxygen may reach your lungs, leading to increased pressure on your heart and circulatory system as your body attempts to cope with reduced blood oxygen levels. The obstruction is normally in the upper airway, and may be caused by the soft palate, or excess flappy tissue in the throat. If you regularly snore at night, it can disrupt the quality of your sleep, leading to daytime fatigue, irritability, and increased health problems.

Improving your snoring symptoms can have a positive impact on your productivity, feelings of well-being and the happiness of your partner.

Common causes of snoring

  • Age. As you reach middle age and beyond, your throat becomes narrower, and the muscle tone in your throat decreases.
  • The way you’re built. Men have narrower air passages than women and are more likely to snore. A narrow throat, a cleft palate, enlarged adenoids, and other physical attributes that contribute to snoring are often hereditary. Poor muscle tone in the throat and the tongue can also cause snoring.
  • Nasal and sinus problems. Blocked airways make inhalation difficult and create a vacuum in the throat, leading to snoring.
  • Being overweight or out of shape. Fatty tissue and poor muscle tone contribute to snoring.
  • Alcohol, smoking, and medications. Alcohol intake, smoking, and certain medications (like sleeping pills) can increase muscle relaxation leading to more snoring.
  • Sleep posture. Sleeping flat on your back causes the flesh of your throat to relax and block the airway.

Is it just snoring or sleep apnea?

Normal snoring does not compromise the individual’s health. On its own, snoring is more a nuisance than a serious condition, often causing the snorer’s bed partners to miss out on a good night’s rest. If you’re suffering from extreme fatigue and sleepiness during the day, your problem may be indicative of a more serious condition.

Obstructive sleep apnea, also known as OSA, is a life-threatening condition caused when tissues at the back of the throat collapse into the airway as patients sleep. This significant obstruction blocks airflow, causing a person to stop breathing for over 10 seconds and often wake up with a loud snort, gasping for breath.

Not all snoring is the same. In fact, everyone snores for different reasons. When you get to the bottom of why you snore, then you can find the right solutions to a quieter, deeper sleep.

What is NightLase Snoring Treatment?

NightLase Treatment is a fast, non-invasive snoring solution available at our Atlanta, GA office. It is designed to help increase the quality of a patient’s sleep by using gentle laser light to tighten soft tissue in the throat, improving airway volume and reducing snoring. The laser-induced tightening effect is caused by the contraction of collagen in the oral mucosa tissue.

This treatment has been utilized with great success in Europe for many years, and it is now being offered in the United States.

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Dr. Gail McLaurin D. M. D. | Atlanta Periodontics | Implants and Periodontal Medicine

Laser Snoring Treatments

While regular snoring may seem harmless, it can also be the sign of a more serious underlying condition such as sleep apnea. Dr. McLaurin can evaluate you and determine which treatment options best suits your needs. Please call (404) 255-9511 to make an appointment.

Dr. McLaurin takes exceptional pride in professionalism and personalized care. Conveniently located to serve patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Brookhaven and surrounding communities.

How does NightLase Treatment work?

Gentle laser light energy tightens and elevates the soft palate to increase the airway and reduce the intensity of snoring. At our Atlanta office, Dr. McLaurin uses NightLase to target the anterior pillar area, soft palate, uvula, hard palate, posterior pillars and tonsils and the lateral and bottom area of the tongue.

The procedure is typically performed in a series of 3 to 5 sessions, each lasting about 30 minutes and spaced a few weeks apart, with results lasting up to a year for many patients. Patients often notice a difference in snoring a few weeks after the first treatment, though best results are usually evident after completing the recommended treatment series. The treatments are scheduled to allow time for collagen to reform and new collagen to develop within the soft palatal tissue and the uvula. When loved ones notice the tissue relaxing again and snoring becoming more frequent, an additional session can usually be performed to help maintain more restful sleep.

The procedure is performed in two simple steps:

  • Step 1: PRECONDITIONING

    The laser light preheats the tissue.

  •  Step 2: TISSUE STRENGTHENING

    Laser light strengthens the tissue.

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Lifestyle Changes to Stop Snoring

Adults who suffer from mild or occasional snoring should try the following self-help remedies:
  • Lose weight – Losing even a little bit of weight can reduce fatty tissue in the back of the throat and decrease or even stop snoring.
  • Exercise – can also help to stop snoring. Working out to tone your arms, legs, and abs, for example, also leads to toning the muscles in your throat, which in turn can lead to less snoring.
  • Quit smoking – If you smoke, your chances of snoring are high. Smoking causes airways to be blocked by irritating the membranes in the nose and throat.
  • Avoid alcohol and caffeine for at least four hours and heavy meals or snacks for three hours before retiring.
  • Establish regular sleep patterns – Create a bedtime ritual with your partner and stick to it. It can help you sleep better and often minimize snoring.
  • Avoid tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and antihistamines before bedtime.
  • Sleep on your side rather than your back.
  • Elevate the head of your bed four inches.

NightLase Snoring Treatment FAQ

What is NightLase laser snoring treatment?

NightLase is a non-surgical laser snoring treatment offered at Atlanta Periodontics in Atlanta, GA. It is designed to help reduce snoring by gently tightening soft tissue in the throat and soft palate. This can help reduce the tissue vibration that causes snoring and may improve sleep quality for many patients.

How does NightLase help with snoring?

NightLase uses gentle laser energy to stimulate collagen tightening in the soft tissues of the throat. As the tissue becomes firmer, it may vibrate less during sleep, helping reduce the intensity and frequency of snoring.

Is NightLase a CPAP alternative?

NightLase may be an option for patients looking for a non-invasive snoring treatment without a CPAP machine, mask or oral appliance. However, patients with suspected sleep apnea should be properly evaluated, since sleep apnea may require additional medical treatment.

Can NightLase treat sleep apnea?

NightLase may help some patients when snoring or airway obstruction is related to soft tissue in the back of the throat. However, sleep apnea is a medical condition and should not be ignored. If you have symptoms such as gasping during sleep, pauses in breathing, morning headaches or daytime fatigue, you should discuss proper evaluation and treatment options.

Who is a good candidate for NightLase?

Good candidates are often patients in Atlanta who snore because of soft palate or throat tissue vibration and want a non-surgical treatment option. NightLase may not be the right solution for every cause of snoring, such as snoring primarily related to nasal blockage, tongue position or more serious sleep apnea.

How many NightLase treatments are needed?

Most NightLase treatment plans include a series of 3 to 5 sessions spaced a few weeks apart. Some patients may notice improvement after the first or second visit, with best results usually seen after completing the recommended treatment series.

How long do NightLase results last?

Results vary by patient, but many patients experience improvement that can last up to a year. Some patients may benefit from maintenance treatments as tissue naturally relaxes again over time.

Does NightLase hurt?

NightLase is generally considered virtually painless during and after the procedure. Treatment does not usually require needles, anesthesia or chemicals, and many patients describe the sensation as warmth in the treated area.

Is there downtime after NightLase treatment?

There is usually little to no downtime after NightLase. Most patients can talk, eat and drink normally after the procedure, although some may experience mild throat soreness the next day.

Is laser snoring treatment safe?

NightLase is a non-invasive laser treatment that is generally well tolerated by patients. Dr. McLaurin can evaluate your symptoms, review your health history and discuss whether laser snoring treatment in our Atlanta office is an appropriate option for you.

Will NightLase stop my snoring completely?

NightLase may reduce the severity and frequency of snoring, but results vary from patient to patient. The goal is usually improvement in snoring, airway comfort and sleep quality rather than a guaranteed permanent cure.

When should I be concerned that snoring may be sleep apnea?

You should seek evaluation if snoring is loud, frequent or combined with choking, gasping, pauses in breathing, morning headaches, high blood pressure or daytime sleepiness. These may be signs of obstructive sleep apnea.

Are you a good candidate?

Are you tired of having your sleep interrupted at night because of snoring? If you are looking for snoring treatment in Atlanta, GA, NightLase may help you get the restful sleep you desire, so that you wake up feeling refreshed. Dr. McLaurin can evaluate your symptoms and determine whether NightLase is appropriate for your needs, especially if soft tissue at the back of the throat is contributing to your snoring.

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