Nelson Dentistry patient Kim says, “Dr. Jay Nelson and his staff exceeded my expectations. I have found a dentist and staff that not only provide excellent dental care by way of their knowledge and skill, they patiently answer all of my many and varied questions and go out of their way to make sure I am comfortable and reassured. I am very pleased with Dr. Nelson, his staff, and the services they provide.” Now Offering Complimentary Sleep Apnea and Snoring Consultations Sufficient sleep and rest are necessary in your life for optimal health and performance, and Dr. Nelson is serious in his efforts to provide top-notch dental sleep medical care to his patients. In 2012, Nelson Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medicine became the first facility in the state of Florida and one of the first 20 in the country to receive program accreditation from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). “The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine congratulates Nelson Dentistry on fulfilling the high standards required for receiving accreditation as a dental sleep medicine facility,” says Dr. Gail Demko, AADSM president. “Nelson Dentistry is a significant resource to the local sleep medi-
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cine community and will provide the highest quality care for patients with sleep-disordered breathing.” In order to receive accreditation, a dental sleep medicine facility must exceed all standards designated by the AADSM. Standards include: the continuing education of staff, a developed set of policies and procedures for accepting, treating and billing patients; as well as adherence to approved standards for safety and patient follow up. Dental sleep medicine is a growing section of dentistry with a focus on managing snoring and sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy (OAT). As an effective alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, OAT utilizes a “mouth guard-like” device worn during sleep in order for patients to maintain an open, unobstructed airway. OAT prevents the
airway from collapsing by either holding the tongue in the forward position or supporting the jaw. Dr. Nelson has the knowledge to help patients with your sleep problems in a way that doesn’t require a machine and can be more comfortable. His alternative to the CPAP is to custom-fit patients with an oral appliance, such as the SomnoMed, which is a small acrylic device that fits over the upper and lower teeth; realigning your jaw in order to open your airway and allow more air to flow into the lungs as you sleep. The SomnoMed device is much like a retainer or mouth guard – providing patients with an excellent success rate for sleep apnea and snoring prevention. Dr. Nelson and his staff at Nelson Dentistry are very excited about the future of dental sleep medicine and look forward to being a part of the innovative treatment options that they can now offer to their patients. Dr. Nelson was recently voted to
be included in the topDentists™ database provided by www.usatopdentists.com. The database is based upon peer reviews in which dentists and specialists throughout Florida have a chance to cast votes based on the abilities of other dentists. Dr. Nelson’s dedication to professionalism and innovative techniques in the dental industry makes him a wonderful candidate for topDentists™. He is more than capable of providing you with the quality service you deserve. Nelson Dentistry is located at 1928 Highland Oaks Boulevard in Lutz. Office Hours are Mon. – Thurs., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call (813) 949-0424 for an appointment. Find more information at www.NelsonDentistry.com and www.SleepBetterFlorida.com, and you also can find Nelson Dentistry on Facebook and Twitter.
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