While snoring is a common condition that affects sleep, it can indicate a more serious sleep disorder that is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Snoring occurs when the pharyngeal airway is narrowed due to floppy tissues and muscles in the mouth and throat that are relaxed. When the air is unable to move freely, it results in the vibration of surrounding tissues and creates a sound, commonly known as snoring. When the airway is fully blocked, breathing is completely obstructed which leads to sleep apnoeic episodes. Left untreated, sleep apnea has been shown to be linked to higher risks of stroke, diabetes and other diseases.
Treatment
NightLase Snoring Laser
From $1,000 Before GST
ABOUT
Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Is your snoring or your partner’s snoring affecting your relationship? Are you not getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of good quality sleep per night to keep your body and mind functioning optimally? Fotona’s NightLase therapy may just be the quiet relief you need.
Fotona Nightlase therapy can be used on patients with snoring problems or for patients who suspect they have OSA. The Mallampati score is often used to predict whether a patient has OSA.
- Class I: Complete visualisation of the soft palate
- Class II: Complete visualisation of the uvula
- Class III: Visualisation of only the base of the uvula
- Class IV: Soft palate is not visible at all
If you have a Class I Mallampati airway score, it indicates a low potential for snoring, while a Class III or IV score means it is easier for your airway to be blocked by tissue and hence there is a higher risk of snoring. Essentially, the closer the soft palate is to the tongue, the smaller the airway and the greater the probability of snoring. The goal of Fotona Nightlase treatment is to improve patients’ airway size and bring them to as low a class as possible.
HOW IT WORKS
Fotona NightLase Laser for Snoring
Fortunately, both snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can be treated with Fotona Nightlase therapy – a safe and non-invasive laser procedure that does the following:
- Stimulates collagen remodelling
- Rejuvenates and tightens the floppy oral mucosal tissues that lead to obstruction of airways
Fotona’s patented Er:YAG laser modality heats tissue at the back of the throat which contracts collagen and has a tightening effect on the oral mucosal tissue, expanding the airway and allowing air to flow more freely.
What to Expect During NightLase Snoring Laser
- Lie down with your mouth open for numbing
- No anaesthesia, needles or injections are required.
- Patients may feel a warm sensation at the treated areas during the session.
- An immediate widening at the back of the mouth is expected after each treatment which will gradually improve over the next few weeks.
Each session takes around 20 to 30 minutes.
Unlike other non-surgical treatments for snoring and OSA such as oral appliances, NightLase therapy does not require any device to be worn during sleep.
Used by both doctors and dentists, Fotona Nightlase has been proven to have a high success rate in producing a positive change in sleep patterns. Multiple clinical studies show that up to 90% of patients reported significant improvement in their snoring and 80% reported much better breathing. Those with OSA also saw an 85% improvement after a course of three treatments.
Non-Invasive
Safe and Effective
No Downtime or Need for Devices
Long-lasting Results
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Address
13 Stamford Rd,
#B2-35 Capitol Singapore,
Singapore 178905
Hours
Mon to Fri: 11am - 8pm
Sat: 11am - 6pm
PH: By appointment only.
