SJM_AskTheExperts_6_25_REG3and4 . qxp_Pages 6 / 19 / 25 1 : 54 PM Page 2 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION ask the questions and answers expert ATTORNEY DENTIST REALTOR What is social security disability and do I I've been diagnosed with mild to What is an office exclusive listing ? qualify ? moderate sleep apnea and want an An office exclusive is a type of real estate alternative to CPAP as the machine is listing where the property is marketed only The Social Security Administration offers two bulkyand uncomfortable on my face , within the listing brokerage and not shared types of disability programs . The Administration driesout my nose , and it is a hassle to with the Multiple Listing Service ( MLS ) or other pays Social Security Disability Insurance ( SSDI ) cleanand travel with . What are my brokerages . It’s kept in - house and shown only benefits to you and certain members of your optionsother than CPAP ? to clients of that brokerage . family if you have worked long enough and There are a few benefits to this approach . have a medical condition that prevents you Oral sleep appliances and NightLase ® therapy Sellers and agents have more control over from working . Supplemental Security Income are effective and FDA - approved alternatives to who views the home , and it targets a curated ( SSI ) is a need - based disability benefit that uses CPAP for patients with mild to moderateob - pool of buyers , often with pre - qualified the same definition of disability , but instead of structive sleep apnea ( OSA ) or those who are interest . It also keeps the sale discreet , which work credits , you must meet certain income CPAP - intolerant . These treatments are can be important for celebrities , executives , or and resource limitations . particularly beneficial for individuals seeking those in sensitive situations . n order to be disabled under the Social less invasive , more comfortale solutions that fit However , the drawbacks often outweigh Security Act , you must demonstrate that you seamlessly into their lifestyle . the benefits . Office exclusives are not publicly have a medical impairment that is preventing At Cherry Hill Dental Excellence we special - advertised on the MLS or syndicated to major you from performing any substantial ize in custom oral appliance therapy and offer real estate websites like Zillow or Realtor.com . employment that exists in the national the innovative NightLase ® laser treatment . Oral This limits exposure , potentially affecting the economy . This inability to work must have appliances work by gently repositioning the jaw sale price and time on market . Once sold , lasted a year , be expected to last a year , or be to maintain an open airway during sleep , signifi - there’s no readily available record , which can expected to result in death . In short , it means cantly reducing snoring and apneic events . Many impact appraisals and market data . you must prove not only that you cannot of our patients experience improved sleep quali - Most importantly , there are fair housing perform your past work , but also you cannot ty , reduced daytime fatigue , and better overall concerns . Agents must handle office perform any other job as well . When Social health after transitioning to this option . exclusives carefully to avoid any appearance Security evaluates whether a person is NightLase , on the other hand , is a non - i of discrimination or exclusion . disabled , the agency considers your medical nvasive laser procedure that tightens the soft In contrast , MLS listings are marketed to a impairments as well as your age , your tissues in the throat , reducing airway obstruc - wide network of agents and buyers , increasing education , and your past work experience . tion without the need for surgery or nightly the chances of a faster sale and competitive If you have been out of work for a few devices . It’s painless , requires no downtime , and offers . Sellers gain broad exposure , and buyers months or believe that you will be , we suggest is especially effective for snoring and mild OSA . benefit from a centralized resource for that you speak with a Social Security Disability We pride ourselves on providing personal - available homes — unlike office exclusives , attorney to assess whether it is a good time to ized , evidence - based care to help patients sleep which require searching across multiple consider filing an application for benefits . better , breathe easier , and live healthier lives platforms . Waiting to file may make it more difficult to If you’re looking for a CPAP alternative that’s establish a qualifying disability and could also comfortable and tailored to your needs , we result in you losing out on benefits to which you invite you to schedule a consultation at Cherry may be entitled . Hill Dental Excellence . Lauren Tovinsky Cherry Hill Dental Excellence Michael “ Mike ” Dinella Jacobs , Schwalbe & Petruzzelli Dr . Zahra Afsharzand , DMD Coldwell Banker Realty 10 Melrose Ave , Prosthodontist Specialty # 5584 20 Kings Highway West Cherry Hill , NJ 08003 31 Covered Bridge Rd , Haddonfield , NJ 08033 ( 856 ) 484 - 4229 Cherry Hill Township , NJ 08034 325 Chestnut St , Suite 1300 JacobsLawOffice.com ( 856 ) 428 - 2550 Philadelphia , PA CherryHillDentalExcellence.com ( 609 ) 405 - 6300 MikeDinella.com SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 22 issue 3 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 55