When all methods of treating snoring fail, you need not lose hope. You still have the option of going for surgery for treating your condition. Of course, there are different methods of surgery which doctors use and not all may be relevant to treat snoring.

There is one method of treating snoring called the Tongue Suspension Procedure or Repose. This involves insertion of a small screw under the tongue into the jaw. The purpose of this operation is to prevent the tongue from falling back during sleeping. While many vouch for its efficacy, physicians are of the opinion that since the procedure is irreversible one need to weigh its feasibility very carefully.

Doctors find nasal surgery the best option for patients whose main problem of snoring originates from the nose. While this type of surgery is performed primarily for cosmetic reasons, it also has proven efficacy in the treatment of snoring. This form of surgery is particularly relevant for patients who suffer from deviated nasal septum. Such a surgery not only helps the patient to avoid snoring during the night, but also helps him to breathe better during the day.

If you have heard of the traditional treatment called Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty or UPPP for treating snoring, there is now an advanced version called the LAUP or Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty. This form o surgery involves cutting the uvula, the small dangling organ at the base of the throat, which most often blocks the airway. This method is most suitable when the problem of snoring is due to problem of the uvula. Radio Frequency Tissue Ablation, also known as Samnoplasty, approved by the FDA is a newer method of surgery which is also involved in removing parts of the uvula.

There is another method of removing tissues that obstruct airways by using radio frequency, called the Coblation-Chaneling. But we do not yet have much data published regarding its efficacy.

Though effective, surgical intervention for the treatment of snoring should be your ultimate consideration, when all options have failed to yield result. Before you go under the scalpel, ensure that the real causes of snoring have been evaluated thoroughly and you have a qualified and professional surgeon to do the operation for you.