Drs. Tong and LaCap and their team at Washington Dental Associates are pleased to announce that we are now the children’s dentist in Tappan. The same office that you come to for your own outstanding dental care is now able to take care of your little ones’ teeth in our fun and friendly facility on the second floor of the building. Read on to find out how we partner with parents to make sure your children grow up with healthy and beautiful smiles.
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How To Care For Your Teething Baby
July 12, 2016
TEETHING IS NO FUN for babies or parents. Some babies’ teeth erupt with no problems at all but for others, it could be a long and painful process.
Besides giving your child plenty of tender loving care, here are some things you can do to care for your child’s mouth during the teething phase.
Be Aware Of Teething Signs And Symptoms
When your little one finally starts teething, it’s normal for them to be fussy and irritable. Common symptoms are difficulty sleeping, decrease in appetite and increased drooling. It’s also normal for their temperature to increase slightly when they’re teething, however, high-grade fevers are not normal. If your child seems overly cranky or has a high fever, call your physician. (more…)
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Bergenfield Dentists Offer Free Dental Care for Dumont, New Milford residents
January 20, 2012
Bergenfield, NJ—–Dr. Mariliza LaCap and Dr. Darren Tong, residents of Old Tappan, will provide a day of FREE dentistry for children ages 16 and below as part of the National Children?s Dental Health Month. This will be their seventh year in providing this most needed service. Last year they provided a value of over $25,000 of dentistry.
Doctors and Team members volunteer their time. Give Kids A Smile”, will be held on February 10 (Friday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Washington Dental Associates located at 19 Legion Drive in Bergenfield.
Our office is one of a few offices in the Bergen County area participating in this program. “It?s heartbreaking to see a child?s smile destroyed by severe tooth decay.” said Dr LaCap. “Imagine not being able to eat, sleep or pay attention in school because you have a mouthful of toothaches. It?s tragic. In this tough economic times when parents are loosing their jobs, it’s even more important for us to give back to the community and help out. All the Doctors and team members in our office volunteer their time. We work with an amazing group of people who are giving and caring.”
Expected growth in appointments this year will be due to the high unemployment rate in New Jersey, the explosive growth of children living in poverty and more families opting to forgo dental insurance and treatment in order to help pay for other essential living expenses.
“Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in America and it is 100% preventable.” says Dr. Tong, a Columbia University graduate and pediatric dentist. “The more we keep pushing this message out to the public and those who can help us reach this goal, the faster we can put our children on the road to becoming cavity free.”
“Giving back to the community that has supported our office is also important to us”, says Dr. Tong. “This program will touch the lives of so many of new Jersey?s children who need oral healthcare and instruction. I am proud to be a part of this special day of giving.”
“Our focus this year is the Northern New Jersey community. We are hoping to serve children whose parents cannot afford to provide dental health care,” said Dr. LaCap, a Columbia University Alumnus who has been practicing dentistry for over 19 years with her husband Dr. Tong.
Qualified children (children with NJ Care card, medicaid or whose parent?s simply can’t afford the dentistry needed) should call and make an appointment. “These appointments fill up quickly. We usually have to turn people away,” says Larni, the front office manager. The children will receive a comprehensive dental exam, any emergency treatment, oral healthcare instruction, fluoride treatment and free dental hygiene material including toothbrush, toothpaste and floss.
If your children or any children you know qualifies for this program, please call their office at (201) 384-2425 and mention the “Give Kids a Smile” progam. They are also looking for more dental assistants or hygienists to volunteer their time on this special day of giving, please give them a call or visit their website at www.WashingtonDentalNJ.com and click on “Giving back to the Community”.
Gentle Dentists and Dentistry in Bergenfield, New Milford, Dumont and Teaneck, NJ
May 17, 2011
Are you looking for a dentist who is efficient and gentle? Do you want to find a dentist who is patient and has patience with your anxieties? If you answered yes and live in Bergenfield, Dumont, New Milford or Teaneck, NJ, please come in and visit me, Dr. Tong and my Associates. I pride myself on creating an environment that welcomes new patients and brings comfort to existing ones.
Keeping a gentle and calm environment allows patients like yourself to feel comfortable and to ease any tension that you may feel when you visit a dentistry office. I, Dr. Tong want to welcome you to visit my office and experience a dentistry office that knows how to be professional and yet gentle and sensitive enough to meet the needs of families and individuals alike.
Gentle & Soothing Atmosphere
When you walk into my Bergenfield office, you will notice that all the furniture and décor has been designed to make my patients feel comfortable and at ease. After all, there are too many dentistry offices out there that are plain, sterile and make patients feel uneasy.
Having staff on hand to answer questions or to give out additional literature on the various dental procedures helps to keep you informed. You are assured of all this and more at my office located at 19 LEGION DR 07621.
Become a Part of a Gentle Dentistry
Take the time to evaluate the environment of the dentistry office you where want to become a patient. Identify whether the office makes you comfortable and at ease. Ask questions to see how receptive the staff is. These are all features that you will find in my Bergenfield, 07621 office and I guarantee to you this.
Don’t just take my word for it, come on in and visit my gentle dentistry office today at 19 LEGION DR, Bergenfield, NJ.
Bergenfield and New Milford, NJ Dentists provides $25,000 of Dental care FREE
March 11, 2011
Two local dentists from Old Tappan , Dr. Mariliza LaCap her husband Dr. Darren Tong of Washington Dental Associates provided a day of free preventive dentistry, fillings, cleanings and emergency dental care for children ages 16 and under. The children did not have access elsewhere due to financial reasons. “Sometimes people need a helping hand—-this is just our way of showing we care”, said Dr. LaCap. By the end of the day, over $25,000 of dentistry was provided. This was their sixth year in providing this most needed service.
This special day of giving was held on February 18 (Friday) in their dental office, 19 Legion Drive in Bergenfield. A big thanks goes to Dr. Kim, Joanne Pascual, Lindsay Calderon, Lisa LaFazia, Jodi Wagmeister, Lourdes Sy, and Letty Morales for volunteering their time. All are team members of Washington Dental Associates. Also, a big shout out to the Bergenfield fire department for keeping the children busy with their firetruck tour.
The children who came to the office were treated to home baked cookies, oral hygiene instruction, a cleaning, fluoride treatment and free dentistry.
“This is wonderful that the doctors and their team do this for my children,” related a grateful Mom. “My children really feel special here. They are treated with dignity and patience. Everyone at the office are genuinely caring people.”
For more questions or information on Children’s Dentistry the Doctors can be reached at (201)384-2425 or visit their website at www.WashingtonDentalNJ.com
A Day of Free Dentistry For Children who live in Bergenfield, Dumont or New Milford
January 26, 2011
Dr. Mariliza LaCap, Dr. Darren Tong and their dental team will provide a day of free preventive and emergency dental care for underprivileged children ages 16 and below as part of the National Children?s Dental Health Month. This will be their sixth year in providing this most needed service. Last year they provided a value of over $10,000 of dentistry.
The program, called “Give Kids A Smile”, will be held on February 18 (Friday) 9:30 am – 5:30 pm at Washington Dental Associates located at 19 Legion Drive in Bergenfield, New Jersey
Our office is one of a few offices in the Bergen County area participating in this program. Last year more than 48,000 dental team members nationwide participated in “Give kids a Smile”. “It?s heartbreaking to see a child?s smile destroyed by severe tooth decay.” said Dr LaCap. “Imagine not being able to eat, sleep or pay attention in school because you have a mouthful of toothaches. It?s tragic. Our state needs to do more to help children get the dental care they need.”
Nearly 1 in 4 children, aged 2 to 11 years old have untreated cavities in their baby teeth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While poor diet and oral hygiene certainly play a role, cavities areactually caused by a disease called caries, which is five times more common than asthma.
The National Institutes of Health report that 80 percent of tooth decay is found in just 25 percent of children, primarily from low-income families. Public health programs such as Medicaid and the State Children?s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) are supposed to help undeserved children, but utilization rates are low.
“With ?Give Kids A Smile? , we can help some children get the dental care they need, but a one-day event will never be enough. Our event is not a cure all, it?s a wake up call. Charity is not a health care system,” said Dr. LaCap.
“Giving back to the community that has supported our office is also important to us”, says Dr. Tong. “This program will touch the lives of so many of new Jersey?s children who need oral healthcare and instruction. I am proud to be a part of it.
“Our focus this year is the Northern New Jersey community. We are hoping to serve children whose parents cannot afford to provide dental health care,” said Dr. LaCap, a Columbia University Alumnus who has been practicing dentistry for over 19 years with her husband Dr. Tong.
Qualified children (children with NJ Care card, medicaid or whose parent?s combined income is less than $40,000) should call and make an appointment. The office plans to see at least 60 children. “These appointments fill up quickly. We usually have to turn people away,” says Larni, the front office manager. The children will receive a comprehensive dental exam, any emergency treatment, oral healthcare instruction, fluoride treatment and free dental hygiene material including toothbrush, toothpaste and floss.
If your children or any children you know qualifies for this program, please call their office at (201) 384-2425 and mention the “Give Kids a Smile” progam. They are also looking for more dental assistants or hygienists to volunteer their time on this special day of giving, please give them a call or visit their website at www.WashingtonDentalNJ.com and click on “Giving back to the Community”.
Dr. Mariliza Lacap with a happy patient during "Give Kids a Smile Day"