Oral appliances which stabilize the tongue and jaw may also be worn. Laser treatment is much like a visit to the dentist. The patient is treated right the doctor's office - sitting upright and fully awake in a comfortable chair. Each session takes about fifteen minutes, and the full treatment is spread over a few sessions spaced about four weeks apart. Eating and speaking are not affected.
Patients go right back to their normal activity after each session.
The biggest advantage to treatment with the laser, however, is that it works. An immediate reduction in snoring is common, with significant improvement usually occurring after the second session. The initial consultation with one of our doctors will include an examination to determine whether the laser treatment for snoring is appropriate. The procedure is only performed on adults over the age of sixteen. If you and the doctor decide to go ahead with the laser surgery, a series of appointments will be scheduled.