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Dr. Mariliza LaCap, D.D.S.
Dentist
Dr. Mariliza LaCap is a Dentist practicing in Bergenfield, NJ. Dr. LaCap specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
33 years
Experience
Dr. Mariliza Lacap, D.D.S.
- Bergenfield, NJ
- Columbia University
- Accepting new patients
How Does Pregnancy Affect Your Oral Health?
Pregnancy affects nearly every aspect of your life, and strongly affects your body's functioning. Changes in your oral health are just as important to notice as changes in your...
Why Dental Implants Are The Best Choice For Tooth Loss
According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, about 70% of American adults ages 35 to 44 years old are missing one or more teeth. If you are one of...
New Year, New You
Dentist and CEO of Smile More Dentistry and Washington Dental Associates. Amazon best-selling author, Secrets to Total Body Health. With the new year fast approaching, you may...
Back To School? Visit With Your Family Dentist
In addition to their regular checkup, school supplies, and maybe a few new outfits, it’s vital that you take your child for a routine dental appointment. By having these regular...
Close The Gaps and Renew Your Smile
When you are missing one or more teeth, you then realize just how important your teeth are to your day-to-day life. You will notice the effects, including your diet becoming limited,...
How can I instantly relieve tooth pain?
You can try several home remedies such as a warm saltwater rinse, applying a cold compress on your cheek (wherever the tooth pain is), take an OTC pain killer, or try chewing some READ MORE
You can try several home remedies such as a warm saltwater rinse, applying a cold compress on your cheek (wherever the tooth pain is), take an OTC pain killer, or try chewing some chopped bits of garlic!
Why do I have black spots on my tongue?
Black hairy tongue can start out as a small spot and grow to coat most of the top of the tongue. It’s a buildup of dead skin cells that fail to shed as they should. This could READ MORE
Black hairy tongue can start out as a small spot and grow to coat most of the top of the tongue. It’s a buildup of dead skin cells that fail to shed as they should. This could be due to poor oral habits, medications, or tobacco use.
Does charcoal really whiten teeth?
Activated charcoal in toothpaste may help remove surface stains on your teeth. Charcoal is mildly abrasive and is also able to absorb surface stains to some degree. There is no READ MORE
Activated charcoal in toothpaste may help remove surface stains on your teeth. Charcoal is mildly abrasive and is also able to absorb surface stains to some degree. There is no evidence, though, that it has any effect on stains below a tooth's enamel, or that it has a natural whitening effect
How often should I clean my dentures?
Denture care is simple and convenient, and usually needs to be performed only once per day. You will rinse and wash your dentures gently with a denture cleaning brush, making sure READ MORE
Denture care is simple and convenient, and usually needs to be performed only once per day. You will rinse and wash your dentures gently with a denture cleaning brush, making sure to clean them completely. If you are too aggressive, however, you run the risk of damaging your dentures, so please be cautious but thorough.
Are dental implants safe to have?
Dental Implants are a safe, well-established treatment for teeth replacement. It’s probably true to say that implants, much like natural teeth, will last for as long as you care READ MORE
Dental Implants are a safe, well-established treatment for teeth replacement. It’s probably true to say that implants, much like natural teeth, will last for as long as you care for them. Contemporary dental implants have been in place for over 30 years.
Drinking coffee after having wisdom teeth removed?
During the 24 hours immediately after your wisdom tooth extraction, the oral surgeon will instruct you to stay away from hot beverages and foods like soup or coffee because the READ MORE
During the 24 hours immediately after your wisdom tooth extraction, the oral surgeon will instruct you to stay away from hot beverages and foods like soup or coffee because the hot liquid may dislodge the clot that needs to form for your wound to begin healing. However, since it's been a week, you should be fine.
Does an overbite need to be corrected?
If left untreated, an overbite could cause significant health complications. These include irreparable damage to teeth from abnormal positioning and possible jaw pain including READ MORE
If left untreated, an overbite could cause significant health complications. These include irreparable damage to teeth from abnormal positioning and possible jaw pain including temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ).
What do I do if my retainer doesn't fit anymore?
If the retainer has been adjusted or changed shape, then it will have to be fixed by your orthodontist. However, before you do this, just make sure you are putting it on properly. READ MORE
If the retainer has been adjusted or changed shape, then it will have to be fixed by your orthodontist. However, before you do this, just make sure you are putting it on properly.
Is it ok to not wear a retainer for 2 days?
If you accidentally forget to wear your removable retainer for a day or two, don't worry too much. Resume your retainer regimen as instructed, and you should be fine. If it's been READ MORE
If you accidentally forget to wear your removable retainer for a day or two, don't worry too much. Resume your retainer regimen as instructed, and you should be fine. If it's been longer than that, such as weeks, or even months, try it on to see if it still fits.
Do wisdom teeth get cavities easily?
Wisdom teeth can be difficult to clean because of their location in the mouth; as a result, they can get cavities relatively easily.
Can wisdom teeth pain cause ear pain?
The human mouth normally does not have room for 32 teeth, which includes the four wisdom teeth, so if wisdom teeth do come through, they may cause crowding, infections, ear pain, READ MORE
The human mouth normally does not have room for 32 teeth, which includes the four wisdom teeth, so if wisdom teeth do come through, they may cause crowding, infections, ear pain, and swelling.
Is it normal for wisdom teeth to come in at 17?
Yes. Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars in the back of your mouth. They usually come in between the ages of 17 and 25
Can Invisalign make your teeth fall out?
Braces and invisalign can make your teeth fall out if the oral health was not optimum, but we usually don't fit them on until we are sure about the oral health first.
How long does it take to recover from oral surgery?
It usually only takes around 3 to 4 days.
How long can wisdom teeth pain last?
2 to 3 days.
Will my teeth fall out from receding gums?
Receding gums are a condition in which your gums pull back from the tooth surface, exposing the root surfaces of your teeth. It’s just one form of gum (periodontal) disease. This READ MORE
Receding gums are a condition in which your gums pull back from the tooth surface, exposing the root surfaces of your teeth. It’s just one form of gum (periodontal) disease. This is a serious consequence of poor oral health, which may lead to tooth loss. There are a variety of treatments available, depending on the severity of tissue loss. The earlier the diagnosis and treatment, the better the outcome.
Can scaling damage your teeth?
Scaling is one such procedure that keeps your gums healthy and firm. Such deposits, if not removed by scaling, cause infection and loosening of the gums, ultimately leading to READ MORE
Scaling is one such procedure that keeps your gums healthy and firm. Such deposits, if not removed by scaling, cause infection and loosening of the gums, ultimately leading to pyorrhoea and tooth loss. Scaling is a safe and routine procedure and does not damage the tooth surface in any way
How long does it take to fix an overbite?
The entire treatment can range from six months to two years. I recommend seeing a dentist to see specific treatment plans.
