As a leader in snoring solutions in Charlotte, Dr. Bowman combines advanced techniques with a personal touch to help patients from Charlotte, Myers Park, and Dilworth to stop snoring!
Stop Snoring with Sleep Apnea Treatment
Snoring is the harsh sound some people make when they sleep, caused by vibration of the soft palate. It isn’t dangerous (beyond aggravating your sleep partner) and you are probably aware if you are a snorer. However, many people suffer from a more serious sleep disorder called Obstructive Sleep Apnea and do not realize it.
What is Sleep Apnea?
With sleep apnea, you stop breathing multiple times during sleep, or your breathing is slowed and inhibited because the airway is partially obstructed. The blockage can be caused by relaxed throat muscles; excessive weight; large uvula, tonsils, or adenoids; nasal congestion; or cysts and tumors. All of this may result in snoring.
Sleep Apnea Health Risks
Like many other sleep disorders, sleep apnea has a grave impact on your overall health. When you stop breathing, your heart stops beating with devastating effects. Sleep apnea worsens high blood pressure, heart disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and a host of other medical conditions. We hope you will take advantage of the treatments we offer for sleep disorders.
Your physician can make a sleep disorder diagnosis of sleep apnea. Conventional sleep disorders sleep apnea treatment is a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine. However, because the sleep disorders machine is awkward to use, the failure rate is high. Sixty to 70 percent of patients stop using their CPAP machine in the first year, or do not use it regularly. Don’t let snoring or sleep apnea deprive you of sleep and health, visit Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte to get the help you need.
Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance
With extensive training in sleep apnea treatment and sleep disorders, and as a member of the American Society of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Chris Bowman has the qualifications and experience to offer another alternative for those with sleep apnea – oral appliance therapy. He works with many physicians in the Charlotte area to ensure that patients get the right treatment and can not only stop snoring but you will start sleeping better.
Custom Oral Appliance
Dr. Bowman will design a custom-fit mouthpiece to hold your lower jaw forward and slightly ajar. This opens your airway so you breathe naturally, allowing your heart to operate normally, and can eradicate snoring. Oral appliance therapy usually eliminates mild to moderate sleep apnea with an excellent success rate. After one year, 80 to 90 percent of sleep disorders patients are still wearing the oral appliance because it is convenient, comfortable, and effective. For patients near Dilworth, a solution to snoring is a short trip away!
Fotona NiteLase® Laser Treatment
For select patients who snore or suffer from mild obstructive sleep apnea, Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte is proud to offer Fotona NiteLase®, an innovative, non-invasive laser treatment designed to reduce snoring and improve airflow during sleep.
What Is Fotona NiteLase?
Fotona NiteLase uses gentle, controlled laser energy to stimulate collagen tightening in the soft tissues of the throat, including the soft palate. By firming these tissues, the airway becomes more stable, reducing the vibrations that cause snoring and helping keep the airway open during sleep.
A Comfortable, Non-Invasive Option
NiteLase treatments are performed in-office, require no anesthesia, no surgery, and no downtime, and are well tolerated by patients. Each session typically lasts under 30 minutes and feels warm but comfortable. Most patients return to normal activities immediately after treatment.
Who Can Benefit?
Fotona NiteLase may be an excellent option for:
- Patients with chronic snoring
- Those diagnosed with mild obstructive sleep apnea
- Patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy
- Patients seeking a non-device, non-surgical solution
As with all sleep disorders, a proper diagnosis from your physician is essential. Dr. Bowman works closely with local medical providers to determine whether NiteLase, oral appliance therapy, or a combination of treatments is the most effective solution for your needs.
Advanced Technology, Personalized Care
As a leader in sleep apnea and snoring solutions in Charlotte, Dr. Bowman continually invests in advanced technology like Fotona NiteLase to offer patients safe, effective, and comfortable treatment options—helping you sleep better and protect your long-term health.
Sleep Apnea Treatment In Charlotte
Managing sleep apnea allows Charlotte dentist Dr. Chris Bowman to literally save lives. Studies estimate that untreated sleep apnea decreases life expectancy by about eight years. That’s time you could be spending with your grandkids, friends, and the people you love. Call our team today!
