I don’t want to have surgery.

Who would?

Any form of surgery has at least a certain amount of danger associated with the surgery itself.

In most cases surgery for snoring is rarely used and considered as a last resort. Upper airway surgery is only recommended when other treatments are unsuccessful. These invasive and irreversible surgeries include:

* Tonsillectomy (Removal of the Tonsils)

* Adenoidectomy (Removal of the Adenoids)

* Nasal Surgery (Removal of Nasal Polyps)

* Radiofrequency Palatoplasty (Reduce Size of the Palate)

* Tongue Base Suspension (Reduce Size of the Tongue)

* Reposition of the Upper & Lower Jaw (you’re eating through a straw for a long time with this one)

Obviously there is a healing period with any of these surgeries. National estimates indicate that surgery is only 30%-50% effective. None of these options have been found to be effective by the American Academy of Sleep Disorders.

Another issue is that snoring surgery is often considered elective surgery and may not be covered by insurance. That can make snoring surgery very expensive.

Save money and avoid invasive surgery! Make your appointment today for your oral appliance therapy.