NightLase® in Candler, NC

NightLase® Therapy at Aer Dental Studio in Candler, NC

Snoring is rarely a solo problem. It wakes your partner, fragments your own sleep, and leaves both of you dragging through the next day. If the strips, sprays, and special pillows have not helped much, there is a quieter option worth knowing about. Aer Dental Studio offers NightLase from Fotona, a gentle laser therapy for snoring, right here in Candler with Dr. Michael Martins.

What Is NightLase®?

NightLase® is a laser treatment that tightens the soft tissue at the back of your throat to reduce snoring. It uses an Er:YAG laser in a special Fotona SMOOTH mode to gently heat the soft palate and the area around the tonsils. That controlled heating firms the tissue so it vibrates less during breathing and helps keep the airway open.

There is no cutting, no stitching, and no device to wear at night. The therapy is minimally invasive, needs no anesthesia, and requires no downtime. Its effectiveness is supported by published clinical studies.

Why Get NightLase® at a Dental Office?

Snoring starts in the airway, and the airway runs right through the territory dentists know best. Dr. Martins examines the soft palate, tongue position, tonsils, and jaw relationship at every visit, and he notices the signs patients tend to miss: worn enamel from grinding, a scalloped tongue, a dry mouth every morning.

Choosing NightLase treatment at your dental office means:

  • The person treating you already knows your oral anatomy and health history
  • Snoring, clenching, and jaw tension can be looked at together instead of separately
  • Sessions are short and fit easily into a normal week
  • If Dr. Martins sees signs pointing toward obstructive sleep apnea, he can refer you for proper evaluation

Benefits of NightLase®

  • Reduces snoring without surgery, incisions, or a nightly appliance
  • Requires no anesthesia and no recovery time
  • Improves sleep quality for you and for whoever shares your bed
  • Often brings easier breathing, better rest, and sharper daytime alertness and concentration
  • Delivers results that commonly last a year or longer, with repeat treatment available if symptoms return
A patient breathing happily after NightLase® treatment in Candler NC

What Can NightLase Treat?

Snoring
NightLase is recommended when snoring comes from tissue vibration at the back of the throat, which describes a large share of habitual snorers. Firming that tissue reduces the vibration that creates the noise.

Support Alongside Sleep Apnea Care
Obstructive sleep apnea involves short interruptions in breathing during sleep, and NightLase can support other treatments for patients managing it. It is not a replacement for a sleep study or for therapy prescribed by your physician. If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, or suspect you might have it, tell Dr. Martins so your care stays coordinated.

Everyday Sleep Quality
Better sleep improves everything downstream: morning energy, focus at work, mood, patience. Partners of NightLase patients frequently report resting better too.

What to Expect During a NightLase Appointment

  1. Consultation: Dr. Martins reviews your sleep history, examines your throat and airway, and confirms NightLase is a sensible fit.
  2. Treatment sessions: A full course usually involves three to six short sessions spaced about one month apart. Each treatment plan is tailored to specific patient needs and will be discussed at the consultation. Treatments take roughly 30 minutes and need no special preparation.
  3. During the visit: The laser passes over the soft palate and the surrounding tissue. Most patients describe a feeling of warmth and nothing more.
  4. Afterward: You head straight back to your day. Some patients notice a difference after the very first session, with fuller results developing over the following weeks as collagen production increases in the treated tissue.

NightLase FAQ

No anesthesia is needed. Patients typically report mild warmth and no discomfort afterward.

Most patients get satisfactory results with 4-6 treatments (but it can be more). The number of needed treatments needed is designed specifically for the patient we are treating.

None. Eat, talk, and work normally the same day.

Commonly 6-12 months, and the treatment can be repeated when symptoms start to return, but most patients come in every 6 months for a maintenance visit.

No. NightLase targets snoring, and it can complement apnea care managed by your physician.

Pricing and Insurance

NightLase treatment will be quoted at your consult and it is NOT covered by any insurance. Set against years of replacement appliances and gadgets that never quite work, many patients find the value easy to see.Consider what better sleep is worth to you: clearer mornings, steadier energy, fewer nights spent elbowing each other awake.

Call Us Today to Schedule an Appointment

If snoring is costing your household sleep, find out whether NightLase is right for you. Call Aer Dental Studio at (828) 665-7000 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Michael Martins.