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In-Office Laser Procedures
for Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Dr. Ousley is one of the only dental sleep medicine providers in the Oklahoma City area to offer in-office LightScalpel CO2 laser procedures. These treatments address the structural contributors to snoring and sleep apnea that oral appliances alone cannot correct — and they're performed right in our office, under local anesthesia, with minimal downtime.
What Is the LightScalpel CO2 Laser?
LightScalpel is an American-made, FDA-cleared CO2 surgical laser used in dental and medical practices for highly precise soft-tissue procedures. The CO2 laser wavelength is uniquely suited to oral tissue: it cuts and coagulates simultaneously, meaning procedures are virtually bloodless, require no sutures in most cases, and heal with minimal scarring.
Key advantages of LightScalpel CO2 laser procedures:
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Minimally invasive — no scalpel, no stitches in most cases
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Near-bloodless field for greater precision
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Significantly reduced post-operative discomfort compared to traditional surgery
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Faster healing and lower infection risk
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Performed in-office under local anesthesia
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Same-day return to normal activity for most patients
Laser Procedures
Laser Tongue-Tie Release (Frenectomy)
A frenectomy is a quick, in-office procedure that releases the band of tissue restricting your tongue's movement. Using the LightScalpel CO2 laser, Dr. Ousley performs the release in minutes — with minimal bleeding, no sutures in most cases, and same-day recovery. Freeing the tongue is often the missing piece for patients who haven't achieved full relief from snoring or sleep apnea with an oral appliance alone.
Soft Palate & Uvula Laser Tightening
When the soft tissue at the back of your throat is too lax, it vibrates and collapses during sleep — causing snoring and contributing to obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Ousley uses the LightScalpel CO2 laser to gently tighten and remodel the soft palate and uvula in a procedure that takes under 30 minutes, requires only local anesthesia, and requires no overnight stay. Most patients notice a significant reduction in snoring, and results can be enhanced when combined with oral appliance therapy.