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Bowman Dental
603-756-4719
Sleep Apnea & Snoring
Sleep better.
Breathe easier.
what it actually is?
Snoring can be annoying.
Sometimes, it's more than that.
Snoring happens when tissues in the airway vibrate as you breathe during sleep. For some people, that's where the problem ends. For others, disrupted breathing may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is different. The airway repeatedly becomes narrowed or blocked during sleep, interrupting normal breathing and sleep
The first step isn't choosing a treatment. It's understanding what's actually happening while you sleep.
signs worth paying attention to
It might be time
to take a closer look.
The impact
Better sleep can change
more than your nights.
Poor-quality sleep can follow you into the next day — affecting energy, concentration, mood, and how rested you feel when you wake up.
When disrupted breathing is part of the problem, understanding why it's happening gives us a place to start.
And treatment doesn't always mean a CPAP machine.
treatment options
There's more than one way forward.
01 — Oral Appliance Therapy
A custom oral appliance is worn while you sleep. It gently positions the jaw to help keep the airway open and may be an option for certain people with obstructive sleep apnea or snoring.
It's small, portable, and doesn't require a mask or machine.
Small device.
Big job.
2 — Nightlase®
No mask.
No appliance.
NightLase® uses laser energy to heat targeted tissues in the mouth and throat. The goal is to tighten those tissues and reduce the vibration associated with snoring.
Treatment is performed here in the office and doesn't involve surgery or an overnight stay.
NIGHTLASE®
A different approach
to snoring.
NightLase® is a non-surgical laser treatment designed to address snoring by gently heating targeted tissues in the mouth and throat.
The treatment is done in the dental chair. There are no incisions, and you can return to your normal routine afterward.
NightLase® is typically performed as a series of appointments rather than a single treatment. We'll explain the recommended schedule and what to expect before you decide whether it's right for you.
No mask. No appliance. No surgery.
Important to KNow
Snoring and sleep apnea
aren’t the same thing.
Snoring is common and can happen without sleep apnea. But loud or frequent snoring can also be a sign that breathing is being disrupted during sleep.
NightLase® is intended to address snoring. If we’re concerned that obstructive sleep apnea may be involved, the first priority is making sure you’re properly evaluated.
For diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, an oral appliance may be an option for some patients. We’ll help you understand where dental treatment fits and when your sleep physician should be part of the conversation.
home sleep testing
Sleep in your own bed.
Let the test do the work.
If your symptoms suggest that sleep apnea may be part of the problem, we can arrange a take-home sleep test right from our office.
You take the testing device home, sleep in your own bed, and return it when you're finished. The information collected helps determine whether sleep apnea may be present and gives us the information needed to decide what should happen next.
No overnight sleep lab. Just a clearer picture of what’s happening while you sleep.
oral appliance therapy
Made for your mouth.
Designed for sleep.
An oral appliance is a small, custom-made device worn while you sleep. It gently holds the lower jaw in a position that can help keep the airway more open.
For some people with obstructive sleep apnea, an oral appliance may be an alternative to CPAP. It can also be useful when CPAP has been difficult to tolerate.
Because the appliance is made specifically for you, we'll check the fit, make adjustments when needed, and continue to follow how you're doing over time.
