Radiofrequency palatoplasty for snoring

 

Radiofrequency palatoplasty is a new procedure that uses an electrical current to shrink and stiffen the back part of the roof of the mouth (soft palate Click here to see an illustration. and uvula). When the soft palate and uvula are stiffer, they are less likely to vibrate and you are less likely to snore.

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