Due to the notice received from the Louisiana Department of Health on March 17th, we will be postponing all routine, non-essential dental procedures/surgeries for the next 30 days. We will remain open for any dental emergencies during this time to take care of our patients and take pressure off of the local emergency departments. Please call our office with any dental emergencies and we will do our best to help get you out of pain. We will be increasing our already high standards of disinfection and sterilization during this time at help prevent any spread of infection. You can also schedule virtual consultations with Dr. Nelson below.
The Smile Studio is now Nelson Dental Care! Dr. Harry Batt has personally chosen Metairie dentist, Dr. James R. Nelson to take over because he knows he’ll be leaving his patients in the most capable and caring hands. Dr. Nelson’s goal is to keep everything you love about this dental office and continue to add great things to it.
Metairie's Trusted Dentist Passionate About the Best Patient Care
Nelson Dental Care has a 100% laser focus on what matters most - the patients it serves. Everything we do has our patients experience in mind. From our wide range of services offered, to the friendly smile you receive when you walk in the door, your care and comfort are what drives us. We truly believe that our office offers a five star experience from start to finish.
Nelson Dental Care is the best place to brighten your smile! The environment is comforting and the staff is attentive and inviting. Dr. Nelson is extremely talented, professional, and thorough. You can tell he loves what he does and you won't be just another patient. Along with his team, they will make your dental experience great!
Kelly B., Metairie, LA
Excellent first experience at Nelson Dental Care today. Dr. Nelson and everyone I had contact with on his staff -Jordan, Ashley and Casey were all wonderful. Definitely going to continue my dental care there. Thanks Dr. Nelson!
Ashley B. Metairie
I honestly was nervous seeing a new dentist after seeing the same one for 20yrs. Dr Nelson took great care of me and it's nice to see familiar faces around the office! Ashley and Casey are rock stars that make me feel so at ease when coming in for an appointment
Have a child who is ready for their first dental appointment? Does one of your parents need their dental work updated? Think that you might have a cavity? In any case, we’d be happy to see all of you! At Nelson Dental Care, our goal is to be the “one-stop-shop” for Metairie families so that they always know where they can go for world-class dental care. Thanks to our comprehensive dental care services, we can ensure that you and your entire family will have healthy and beautiful smiles for years to come!
Do you have a broken or decayed tooth that has been bothering you lately? Does it make you less likely to smile? If so, Nelson Dental Care has just the solution you need. With our restorative dentistry services, we can repair your tooth in as little as one or two visits and make it look as good as new. Thanks to our skill and meticulous nature, your new tooth won’t just be strong and durable, but it will also blend seamlessly with the rest of your smile.
Radiant Cosmetic Dentistry Get the Smile You Always Wanted
Do you ever feel like your smile is holding you back? Would you feel more confident if your teeth were a bit whiter, straighter, or if you could get rid of those gaps? At Nelson Dental Care, we help people get the smile of their dreams every day with cosmetic dentistry services. With just one or two simple treatments, we can completely eliminate a wide array of cosmetic flaws so that when it comes to your smile, you can always trust that it’ll make the right first impression.
Injured Tooth? In Pain? We Accept Dental Emergencies
If you or a loved one suddenly suffers an injury to the teeth, don’t worry, Nelson Dental Care has you covered! When you contact us with an emergency, we’ll make an appointment to see you as soon as possible (even the same day!), and we’ll do everything we can to relieve your pain and save your smile. When you really need dental care FAST, you can always trust us to be there!
Need to straighten your teeth but don’t want to deal with the hassle and appearance of metal braces? With Invisalign, you don’t have to! This clear aligner system is almost invisible to the naked eye, meaning that the only thing people will see is your newly straightened smile! This treatment is perfect for adults who want to maintain their professional image at work or self-conscious teenagers who simply want to look their best at school.
Does even the thought of going to the dentist make you feel nervous? If so, don’t worry, you are far from alone! We treat nervous patients every day, and we always go the extra mile to make sure they are perfectly calm and comfortable during their visit. For our most anxious patients, we can offer safe and gentle sedation dentistry. These techniques won’t just protect you from discomfort, they’ll also help calm your worried mind so that you can finally take the stress out of your dental care.
Dental Insurance Maximized CareCredit Financing Available
If you have dental insurance, we will accept it, and we will always work to get the most out of your benefits. Also, if it would help to break up the cost of your care into smaller monthly payments, we can help you get low to no interest financing with CareCredit.
At Nelson Dental Care, we are truly committed to helping people whether they are in our office or not. This is why we frequently donate our time to a variety of organizations that have causes near and dear to our hearts. We regularly participate in Special Smiles for the Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, and we also donate free dental services to those in need. Nothing makes us feel better than seeing a smile on someone’s face because we’ve helped them.
Smiles For Life Campaign brightening the lives of needy kids
We will be participating in Smiles for Life this year. As part of the campaign, we are offering discounted teeth whitening services and donating 100% of the proceeds to children's charities. 50% of the donations will go to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana, which is our local charity partner, and 50% will go to the Smiles for Life Foundation, which benefits children around the globe.
