Nightlase Snore Therapy in Dublin
It is estimated that 45% of the adult population snores in the U.S. Of these adults, about 33% are affected by sleep apnea. This makes snoring a national disease.
Why is snoring a problem?
Anyone who has been sleeping next to someone who snores understands the problem of snoring. Snoring affects not only the person who snores, but snoring also affects their partner and family members. Many relationships are destroyed or stressed due to snoring. What many do not know is that snoring also causes many physical and health problems such as:
- Cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension
- Sleepiness and fatigue during the day
- Morning headaches
- Impotence in men
- Depression
- Due to fatigue, snorers are seven times more likely to be involved in car accidents.
If you aren't getting good, healthy sleep because of constant snoring or sleep apnea, there is a revolutionary new treatment that can help you (and your partner) get the restful sleep you need!
We offer Nightlase Therapy, a non-invasive, non-surgical laser treatment for increasing the quality of your sleep. Nightlase reduces the effects of sleep apnea and decreases the amplitude of snoring by means of a gentle, laser induced tightening effect caused by the contraction of collagen in the oral mucosa.
It's Simple, Safe, and Effective. Nightlase requires no device to be worn during sleep and involves no chemical treatment. It's a gentle and easy way for you to regain a good night's sleep.
Top 3 things to stay healthy:
- Exercise
- Get enough Sleep
- Eat healthy and drink plenty of water
Why is Sleep so important? Benefits of Sleep:
- Get sick less often
- Stay at a healthy weight
- Lower your risk for serious health problems, like diabetes and heart disease
- Reduce stress and improve your mood
- Think more clearly and do better in school and at work
- Improve relationships with people
- Make good decisions and avoid injuries — for example, drowsy drivers cause thousands of car accidents every year
So how can River Park Dental help? We are the first in Central Ohio to provide Nightlase Therapy!
Nightlase is a non-surgical, non-invasive way of increasing the quality of a patient's sleep. Nightlase lessens the effects of sleep apnea and decreases the severity of snoring using gentle, superficial laser light. Nightlase treatment causes a tightening of the soft palate and surrounding tissue which leads to a reduction in the sound of the patient's snoring and a lessening of the effects of sleep apnea. Research has shown that Nightlase reduces and attenuates snoring and provides an effective, non-invasive way to lessen the effects of sleep apnea. Nightlase requires no device to be worn during sleep, involves no chemical treatment, and no anesthesia. It is gentle and easy for the patient and their loved ones to regain a good night's sleep.
You need at least five treatments, each about 30 to 60 minutes, and then you can eat, drink, talk and live a completely normal life immediately after the procedure. This is quite different from the painful surgical procedures with long recuperation times which are currently offered options along with occlusal splints, oxygen masks, or other inconvenient and impractical equipment needed at night.
FAQ:
The consultation fee is $235 which includes a thorough head and neck exam as well as an assessment on whether you would be a good candidate for Nightlase. In addition, a CBCT scan (or 3D scan) of your airway will also be taken. The consultation fee is due at the consultation appointment. If you decide to move forward with treatment, the $235 consultation fee will be applied towards the cost of your treatment.
The total initial fee for Nightlase Therapy which includes 5 sessions is $3,950. Payment is due in full at the day of scheduling your first treatment. Each session takes about 30-60 minutes and are scheduled 21 days apart. While most patients do well with 5 sessions, some require more sessions to achieve further therapeutic effects. Each additional session after the first 5 sessions will be $600 per treatment. Once the patient has completed treatment, they will go into the maintenance phase. Maintenance is $600 per session every 6-12 months depending on the needs of the patient.
Even though it is an FDA cleared procedure, most insurance companies do not cover Nightlase as it is a relatively newer procedure. We also do not bill to medical insurance. However, you can submit your claim along with the following codes and descriptions to your medical insurance for reimbursement:
The code for NightLase is 42299 with a description "LASER PROCEDURE TO REDUCE OBSTRUCTIVE TISSUES OF PALATE AND UVULA." Diagnosis code g47.33
The code for Tongue and NeckLase is 41599 with a description "LASER PROCEDURE TO REDUCE OBSTRUCTIVE TISSUES OF TONGUE AND FLOOR OF MOUTH"
At River Park Dental we believe that cost should not be an obstacle in getting necessary health treatment, which is why we offer financing options to our patients. We offer flexibility financing options through iCreditWorks as well as Care Credit to help make your treatment more affordable. Please ask us for more details if you would like more information.
No, Nightlase is not painful and does not require any anesthesia.
Unlike having surgery, there is no downtime with Nightlase therapy. You can return to your normal routine immediately after treatment.
Non-invasive / non-surgical
No downtime
Fast healing rates
Painless
May eliminate the need for CPAP masks or oral appliances
Reduces snoring
Increase sleep quality
Every patient is different but we have found that for many, Nightlase can provide you with restful sleep for up to 6 months to a year.
The time it takes for collagen in the mouth to regenerate and to tighten tissue after being exposed to laser energy is 21 days. To maximize Nightlase therapy, we must slowly build on the collagen regeneration process every 21 days. If sessions are skipped or missed, the collagen will not additively build up. You will start to lose collagen after 21 days which will not maximize the results you desire.
Nightlase is not a cure for sleep apnea. It will however open your airway and help reduce symptoms related to sleep apnea. Studies have found that multiple sessions of Nightlase has brought down a patient’s Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) to a healthy range. We still recommend you seeing your sleep doctor and checking your AHI to make sure you stay in a healthy range.
Each session lasts from 30 to 60 minutes.
While most patients do well with 5 sessions, some require more sessions to achieve further therapeutic effects. Some factors that may affect the length of treatment is the size of your tongue and the length, width, and laxity of your soft palate.
There are virtually no risks or side effects of having Nightlase Therapy other than possibly experiencing a dry throat for a few hours after treatment.
Every person is unique, however, Nightlase has been shown to be quite effective. Some patients may need more sessions to get the complete therapeutic effect.
Dr Saurer has practiced general dentistry for over 15 years and has practiced laser dentistry for over 10 years. She did an extensive externship with Fotona (the developer’s of Nightlase) in Florida for over a year and has treated countless patients during her training as well as patients in central Ohio.
