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Millions of Americans suffer the consequences of snoring everyday. They let it impact their days as well as their nights, and even their relationships. Despite there being serious health risks associated with snoring and readily available treatment, many choose to let snoring continue to impact their lives. Don’t let snoring continue to cause problems, Elevoplasty® can offer minimally invasive relief.
Elevoplasty® is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure that enhances patient treatment options for snoring.It involves lifting the soft palate with three bi-directional, barbed resorbable suture implants. These implants will gently lift your palate and stiffen it, to avoid the vibrating sound that is created when we sleep. Even a small lift of just 1-4 millimeters can produce great results and rid your airway of obstruction. Elevoplasty® can offer relief to patients who don’t want to wear an oral appliance at night or have invasive surgery. 3 out of 4 patients saw a reduction in snoring with Elevoplasty®.
For those who would like to treat their snoring and feel that Elevoplasty® might be the right option, they should first contact Dallas ENT. Patients who snore but are not suffering from sleep apnea may be a candidate for this procedure. Treatment needs are unique for all patients and they must be screened to ensure that Elevoplasty® is the right choice for them.
Patients who undergo Elevoplasty® can expect a sore throat for a few days after. Most patients are able to use over-the-counter medicine to relieve any pain after. There may be some minor bleeding, swelling, trouble swallowing, or bruising that occurs post-procedure. Avoiding spicy and acidic foods for a few days should help from furthering discomfort. After healing from the procedure, patients should see a reduction in snoring, better sleep quality, and decreased daytime sleepiness.
If you aren't sure that Elevoplasty® is the right choice to treat your snoring, there are other options available. Dallas ENT can develop the right plan to find snoring relief for you.
Learn more about snoring treatmentMany times, it is not the snorers who are really affected by snoring. It is the spouses who have to live with the side effects. Unfortunately, they have to beg their partner to get snoring treatment and most who do are sent by their spouses. Before you move to the spare bedroom, put that pillow over them, kick them out of bed, or use white noise machines for sleeping - send them to Dallas ENT and stop letting them cost you valuable shuteye.
Despite the causes of snoring, sufferers should schedule an appointment to talk about snoring treatment and other possible medical issues. Dallas ENT is dedicated to providing you or your spouse with the most comprehensive snoring relief possible.
