Solea Sleep
A single short laser treatment that firms the soft palate. Needle-free, no downtime; snoring may reduce over the following weeks.
Solea laserSnoring Treatment in Calgary SW
Please note: Dr. Sabah Jarullah, family physician, is away on locum until 1 December. You can book and complete your home sleep test now; results visits are scheduled from his return, and dental appointments with Dr. Zubaida Hussain continue as usual.
Snoring Treatment – A Quieter Night’s Rest
Snoring is more than a nuisance for your partner; it is often a sign of a narrowed airway that keeps you from the deep, restorative sleep your body needs. At Westside, we look at the cause first – a physician sleep assessment with Dr. Sabah Jarullah rules out sleep apnea – and then choose from three options under one roof: Solea Sleep laser treatment of the soft palate, EMFACE® muscle training for the palate and floor of the mouth, and a custom oral appliance.
Snoring care at Westside starts on the medical side with a physician assessment with Dr. Sabah Jarullah to rule out sleep apnea (insured under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan). Solea Sleep laser treatment and oral appliances are then provided by Dr. Zubaida Hussain, dentist; EMFACE® sessions are directed by Dr. Sabah. No referral needed.
Solea Sleep – laser treatment for the soft palate
Most snoring comes from a soft palate that has become loose and flutters as you breathe in. Solea Sleep is a short laser treatment – usually 5 to 15 minutes in the chair – in which Dr. Zubaida Hussain gently firms the tissue of the soft palate with the Solea® laser. A topical numbing spray is all that is needed: no incisions, no stitches and no injections.
You go straight back to your day with, at most, a mild sore-throat feeling for a day or two. Snoring may lessen over the following weeks as the palate firms, and some people choose a repeat treatment later on. Results vary from person to person.
EMFACE® submentum – muscle training for snoring
EMFACE® combines focused electrical muscle stimulation (HIFES) with radiofrequency. With the submentum applicator placed under the chin, each session works the muscles that tension the soft palate and support the floor of the mouth, without daily exercises. It feels like a strong, rhythmic tapping; you are awake and there is no downtime.
A course is usually four sessions of about 20 minutes, one a week. It is a wellness protocol for screened snorers – not a treatment for sleep apnea – so Dr. Sabah Jarullah assesses everyone first and anyone with moderate or severe apnea is guided to the right treatment instead. Direct research on EMFACE® for snoring is still limited; the approach draws on the evidence for airway-muscle training and neuromuscular stimulation, and results vary.
Three ways we help with snoring
After your assessment – and a one-night home sleep test if one is indicated – Dr. Sabah and Dr. Zubaida Hussain recommend the option, or combination, that fits the cause of your snoring.
EMFACE® submentum
Four 20-minute sessions of muscle stimulation under the chin to train the palate and floor-of-mouth muscles. Physician-directed wellness protocol.
EMFACE®
Custom oral appliance
A slim, custom-fitted device worn at night that holds the lower jaw slightly forward to keep the airway open – made by Dr. Zubaida Hussain from a digital scan. Also a treatment option when a sleep test shows mild to moderate apnea.
Sleep & airway careIf your home sleep test shows sleep apnea, treatment is planned with Dr. Sabah: CPAP, an oral appliance, or referral where your case calls for it.
The Benefits of Laser Snoring Treatment
- Non-Surgical & Needle-Free: There are no incisions, no stitches, and no injections. We simply apply a topical numbing spray to the back of your throat to keep you comfortable throughout the short procedure.
- Quick: The entire treatment is typically completed in a single 5 to 15-minute visit.
- Zero Downtime: Because the procedure is so gentle, there is no recovery period. You can return to work, eat, drink, and go about your day immediately afterward with only a minor, temporary sore-throat feeling.
- What to expect: snoring may lessen over the weeks after treatment as the soft palate firms. Results vary, and a physician assessment comes first to rule out sleep apnea.
Comprehensive Airway Care
We view your oral health as a gateway to your overall well-being. Solea Sleep is one option within our approach to airway care. By providing a non-invasive way to firm the soft palate, we can help you breathe easier and sleep more soundly.
Children and sleep – from age 2
We assess children from age 2. Snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep, bedwetting and daytime behaviour changes can all point to sleep-disordered breathing, and the earlier it is found the simpler it is to help. After a physician assessment with Dr. Sabah Jarullah and a dental airway exam with Dr. Zubaida Hussain, options for children include laser frenectomy for tongue- or lip-tie, growth-guiding appliances such as Myobrace® and Myosa® (different from the adult oral appliance), palatal expansion and other adjunctive therapies – with a home sleep test where appropriate.
Snoring Treatment
Snoring affects the sleep quality of everyone in the household – not just the person snoring. At Westside, we offer two effective, non-invasive dental solutions for snoring: Solea laser soft palate therapy, which tightens the tissue that vibrates and causes snoring, and custom oral appliances, which hold the jaw in a position that keeps the airway open during sleep.
How we treat it: Solea laser snoring treatment applies gentle laser energy to the soft palate to firm and tighten the tissue – reducing its tendency to vibrate and collapse. The procedure takes approximately 15 minutes, requires no needles or incisions, and has no downtime. For patients whose snoring is related to jaw position and airway geometry, a custom-fitted oral appliance repositions the lower jaw to maintain airway patency during sleep.
Note: If you suspect sleep apnea rather than simple snoring, a physician assessment and sleep test are recommended first. Dr. Sabah, our on-site family physician, can conduct this through our Advanced Sleep program.
How Westside helps with snoring treatment
Sleep and airway concerns at Westside begin with a physician sleep assessment and, where indicated, a one-night home sleep test reviewed by our sleep team and Dr. Sabah Jarullah. For snoring without apnea, options include Solea Sleep laser treatment of the soft palate, EMFACE® muscle training under the chin (a physician-directed wellness protocol) and a custom oral appliance; where a test shows apnea, treatment is planned with Dr. Sabah.
We are in West Springs, Calgary SW – Suite 1120, 930 – 85th Street SW – serving Aspen Woods, Cougar Ridge, Springbank and the surrounding communities.
Snoring without sleep apnea
Not every snorer has sleep apnea – but you cannot tell from the sound alone. That is why snoring care at Westside starts with a physician assessment and, where indicated, a one-night home sleep test. If the test shows snoring without apnea, Solea Sleep laser treatment or EMFACE® muscle training may reduce the snoring, with no needles and no downtime. If it shows sleep apnea, the plan changes – see sleep apnea treatment and options without CPAP.
Questions we hear most
Do I need a referral?
No. In Alberta, sleep apnea must be diagnosed by a physician – our family physician reviews every test and meets you to discuss the results.
Is sleep testing covered?
Physician sleep assessments are insured under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan; any private costs for testing or appliances are explained before you book.
What if I cannot tolerate CPAP?
A custom oral appliance is a comfortable, portable alternative for many patients, and Solea Sleep can reduce snoring without apnea.
Content reviewed by Dr. Zubaida Hussain, dentist, and Dr. Sabah Jarullah, family physician, at Westside, West Springs, Calgary SW — last reviewed November 2026. Educational information only; it does not replace an assessment with your provider.
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