NightLase is a non-invasive laser treatment that gently heats the soft palate and surrounding tissue, tightening it so the airway vibrates less during sleep.
NightLase is a non-invasive laser treatment that gently heats the soft palate and surrounding tissue, tightening it so the airway vibrates less during sleep. It is used to reduce the intensity and frequency of snoring across a course of three sessions. It is not a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea and does not replace a diagnosis or CPAP therapy.
We are careful with this one. Snoring can be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea, which is a medical condition with cardiovascular consequences. If your history suggests apnea, we will ask you to be assessed by a sleep physician before we treat anything.
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Appointment time
20–30 minutes
Downtime
None — you can eat and drink normally afterwards
Results appear
Often noticed after the first or second session
How long it lasts
Up to a year; maintenance sessions as needed
Sessions needed
3, spaced roughly 2–3 weeks apart
The process
How NightLase works
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Screening for sleep apnea first
We ask about witnessed pauses in breathing, daytime sleepiness and diagnosed conditions. Where apnea is suspected, medical assessment comes first.
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Gentle laser heating of the palate
Er:YAG energy is applied inside the mouth in a non-ablative mode. There are no incisions and no anaesthetic is required.
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A three-session course
Tissue tightens progressively across the series, which is spaced over roughly six weeks.
Is NightLase right for you?
You snore, and sleep apnea has been ruled out or is being managed separately
You want a non-surgical option with no device to wear
You can attend three appointments over about six weeks
You are not pregnant and have no active oral infection
Benefits
No incisions, no anaesthetic, no appliance to wear at night
Sessions are short and you can eat immediately afterwards
Partners often report the change before the patient does
Repeatable for maintenance
Common questions
NightLase questions, answered
Does NightLase treat sleep apnea?
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No. It targets snoring. Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition requiring diagnosis and treatment by a sleep physician — please do not use NightLase as a substitute for that.
How quickly does NightLase work?
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Many patients — or their partners — notice a difference after the first or second session, with the fullest effect after the third.
How long do the results last?
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Up to about a year. Tissue laxity returns gradually, and a maintenance session restores the effect.
Is the treatment uncomfortable?
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It feels warm inside the mouth and is generally well tolerated. There is no numbing needed and no recovery.
This page is general information, not medical advice, and it does not replace an in-person assessment. Results vary between patients, and no outcome is guaranteed. Suitability, risks and alternatives for nightlase are discussed at consultation. Call (469) 432-0868 to book.
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Ask us about NightLase
A consultation covers whether nightlase suits you, what it will cost, and what it realistically will and will not do. No obligation to book treatment on the day.
NightLase is performed at our Frisco clinic on Dallas Parkway, serving Plano, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Little Elm, The Colony, Celina and North Dallas.
