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What is health? What is normal? Sometimes the simplest questions are hardest. In medicine normal might be defined as falling within a range of values, for example your blood pressure is normal if between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg for example. But is this really a satisfactory definition of normal health? Is ...

You often hear that fluoride is good for your teeth, but have probably not given it a second thought as to how it works. Fluoride, which is present in drinking water, toothpaste, mouthwashes, etc. , works by subtly altering the natural equilibrium of chemicals in your saliva and teeth. Your ...

At ProDentalFx, LLC, we are proud to offer dental implants as a solution to the problem of missing teeth; but how did this advanced technology come into being? People have been trying to implant replacement teeth since 4000 years ago in China when they used bamboo pegs drilled into the ...

Have no insurance, but need quality dental care? We, at ProDentalFx, LLC , are committed to the oral health of our community, and offer our own in-house dental discount plan to help those without insurance get the high quality dental care they deserve. For just $305 per person, and $198 for ...

Born through eons of evolution, and/or unseen design, the structure of the human tooth, as for the other parts of the human body, is so ingenious it teaches even the greatest materials engineer. For example, the structure of enamel, the outer covering of the tooth that is as hard as ...

Ever wonder what was the origin of the tooth fairy story? This custom, of receiving money by putting your tooth under the pillow, seems as old as time and part of many children’s growing years. Well, it was first mentioned in an article in the Chicago Tribune in 1908, by ...

What is the difference between tartar and plaque? That might be one of those mysteries you may be contemplating. Well plaque is the result of bacteria growing on the surface of your teeth, which release acid to help digest carbohydrates in your mouth. The combination of bacteria, carbs and acid ...

For 2021 we gave one lucky patient our Patient Appreciation basket, symbolizing our gratitude for the privilege of caring for your oral health. Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year everyone!

Among the latest technological advances in Dentistry, Snap-on Smile provides an affordable, esthetically pleasing solution to missing, crooked, and discolored teeth. For the month of March, ProDentalFx, LLC, will be offering free consultations to see if you are a candidate for Snap-on Smile. Please call for an appointment!

In addition to careful washing of hands and antisepsis we are using certain technologies to stay as hygienic and safe as possible during this time. Please watch below for more information.

Updated May 29th, 2020 11:35 pm We hope that everyone is doing well and staying healthy. We are now open for regular business, per Executive Order No. 145 of Governor Murphy. We are exercising great care in keeping the clinic as hygienic and safe as possible, including prescreening ...

Here at ProDentalfx we believe that technology can improve and enhance the quality of treatment. The latest technology acquired by Dr. Alcantara is the Itero intraoral scanner.  This cutting edge tool scans your teeth and oral cavity and sends the images digitally to the dental lab for the processing and ...

In a March gala event Dr. Marra Alcantara was recognized as a Woman Achiever of 2018 in Dental Profession for International Women's History Month by the Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, receiving a citation for achievement by the City of Jersey City Municipal Council. Congratulations Dr. Alcantara from your ...

Video! Colorful costumes and music at the Philippine-American Friendship Day Parade and Festival 2017. 

Dr. Alcantara's office opened in 2013, with many happy patients. Good communication, technical and personal attention contribute to a good experience. Here a patient gives her review.

Dr. Alcantara offers Invisalign treatment to her patients, for the straightening of moderately misaligned, crowded or gapped teeth. This advanced technology replaces traditional metal braces with clear plastic aligners which you can pop in and out of your mouth before brushing or eating. The aligners are custom measured for your ...

The traditional amalgam filling contains mercury, a metal known to be toxic to the body, therefore Dr. Alcantara uses only composite fillings. ProDentalFX, LLC is amalgam free. Wherever possible we choose the best way to practice dentistry for our patients.

A complete set of healthy teeth is vital to a person's quality of life. Dr. Alcantara works to restore and maintain healthy teeth for appearance and personal well being.

Dr. Marra Alcantara, DDS, focuses on the gentle care of her patient's oral health and well being. Opened in 2013, her new dental practice, ProDentalfx, LLC,  employs up to date technology to provide the best patient care. Please call for an appointment.