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Airway and sleep apnea

Fotona NightLase®

Non-surgical laser treatment designed to support airway tone and reduce snoring

Reviewed by Dr Farah Bennett, DDS

Laser Support for Snoring & Airway Health

Fotona NightLase® is a non-invasive laser treatment for snoring and mild airway obstruction using the Fotona Er:YAG laser wavelength. The laser energy gently heats collagen-rich soft tissue in the oropharynx — including the soft palate, uvula, and tonsillar pillars — stimulating collagen remodeling and controlled tissue tightening. The result is a firmer, less collapsible airway that reduces vibratory snoring and improves airflow during sleep.

The procedure requires no anesthesia, incisions, or recovery time. A standard course consists of three sessions spaced approximately three weeks apart. Results are typically maintained for 12 to 18 months, after which a maintenance session may be indicated.

Patients with a clinical history or symptoms suggestive of obstructive sleep apnea are referred for diagnostic sleep testing before or alongside NightLase® treatment. NightLase® is used as an adjunct or standalone treatment depending on the clinical picture — not as a replacement for medically supervised OSA management.

Aloha Dental Group provides Fotona NightLase® in San Mateo for patients from San Mateo, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Belmont, and nearby Peninsula communities.

Airway Care With the Right Clinical Context

Snoring can be simple vibration of soft tissue, but it can also be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea or another sleep-breathing concern. When symptoms suggest a medical sleep issue, Dr. Bennett may recommend sleep testing or coordination with a physician or sleep specialist before or alongside dental airway therapy.

NightLase® Goals

  1. 01Soft Tissue Support — laser energy gently heats collagen-rich tissue to support remodeling and tightening.
  2. 02Snoring Reduction — treatment is designed to reduce tissue vibration that can contribute to snoring.
  3. 03Non-Surgical Protocol — no incisions, sutures, or surgical tissue removal are typically involved.

What to Expect

A Careful, Stepwise Approach

Airway Review

We review symptoms, snoring history, airway anatomy, medical history, and whether sleep testing or medical co-management is appropriate.

Laser Sessions

NightLase® is typically completed as a series of laser sessions designed to support soft tissue tightening in the airway.

Reassessment

Response is reviewed over time. Some patients may benefit from additional airway therapy, oral appliance treatment, or medical follow-up.

Common questions

Fotona NightLase is a non-surgical laser protocol designed to gently heat collagen-rich soft tissue in the airway, such as the soft palate and surrounding tissues. The goal is to support tissue tightening and reduce the vibration associated with snoring.

NightLase may be used as part of airway-focused care, but it is not a replacement for medical diagnosis or management of obstructive sleep apnea. Patients with symptoms suggestive of sleep apnea should receive appropriate sleep testing and medical evaluation.

NightLase is non-surgical and typically does not require incisions, sutures, or general anesthesia. Treatment comfort and suitability vary by patient and are reviewed during consultation.

Protocols vary depending on anatomy, symptoms, and clinical findings. Many patients receive a series of sessions rather than a single visit, followed by maintenance or reassessment as needed.

NightLase may be appropriate for some patients with snoring, mild airway obstruction, or soft tissue-related airway concerns. A consultation helps determine whether NightLase, oral appliance therapy, medical co-management, or another option is more appropriate.

Ready to Discuss Snoring Support?

Schedule a NightLase® or airway-focused consultation at our San Mateo office.

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