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Dr. Gerry Curatola, DDS

Bio

Dr. Gerry Curatola graduated from Colgate University in 1979 and completed his dental education at New York University College of Dentistry in 1983. After graduating Dr. Curatola received post-doctoral training in integrative nutrition from the Pratt Institute Center for Continuing Education and Professional Studies. He attended Harvard Medical School’s Symposiums in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) given by the Center for Alternative Medicine Research and Education at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Consistently included in "America's Best Dentists," Dr. Curatola is a widely sought after speaker, commentator, and expert advisor who has been widely featured in print and broadcast media. For more information, go to www.rejuvdentist.com.

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  • Rejuvenation Dentistry/New York, NY

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims

    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.

    "You look at it side-to-side with 'meth mouth' or 'coke mouth,' it is startling to see the intensity and extent of damage more or less t...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Alligator Study Gives Clues to Regrowing Lost Teeth

    TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.

    Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article

  • Gerry Curatola, DDS
    Gerry Curatola, DDS answered:
    Are mercury fillings really dangerous?
    It's unknown if mercury fillings are really dangerous to your health, but there is research that...  Full Post
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    Gerry Curatola, DDS answered:
    What are the alternatives to getting a silver dental filling?
    The alternatives that have emerged to silver amalgam dental fillings are stronger and more...  Full Post
  • Gerry Curatola, DDS
    Gerry Curatola, DDS answered:
    When do dentists use porcelain fillings?
    Porcelain or ceramic fillings are used in areas that are under great chewing pressure, or they...  Full Post
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    Gerry Curatola, DDS answered:
    What is a composite resin dental filling?
    A composite resin dental filling is made from a tooth-colored, plastic material that is generally...  Full Post
  • Gerry Curatola, DDS
    Gerry Curatola, DDS answered:
    What does research say about the safety of mercury in fillings?
    Peer-reviewed scientific studies have come to opposite conclusions on whether the mercury exposure...  Full Post
  • Gerry Curatola, DDS
    Gerry Curatola, DDS answered:
    When should I consider having my amalgam fillings removed?
    People with the following conditions may want to speak to their dentist about having their amalgam...  Full Post
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    Gerry Curatola, DDS answered:
    How much mercury is contained in amalgam fillings?
    Dental amalgam is actually composed of four metals -- mercury, silver, copper, and tin. Its most...  Full Post
  • Gerry Curatola, DDS
    Gerry Curatola, DDS answered:
    How many dentists use fillings containing mercury?
    Since the Civil War, mercury-containing fillings (often called “silver” or...  Full Post
  • Gerry Curatola, DDS
    Gerry Curatola, DDS answered:
    How can dental fillings cause exposure to mercury vapor?
    The greatest exposure of mercury vapor to the patient (and dentist) is when dental amalgams are...  Full Post
  • Gerry Curatola, DDS
    Gerry Curatola, DDS answered:
    What is the environmental impact of amalgam tooth fillings?
    In 1991, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that mercury contained in dental amalgam is...  Full Post
  • Gerry Curatola, DDS
    Gerry Curatola, DDS answered:
    How can I protect myself from mercury when having fillings removed?
    Here are some ways you can protect yourself from mercury when having amalgam fillings removed:...  Full Post
  • Gerry Curatola, DDS
    Gerry Curatola, DDS answered:
    Are crowns better than veneers?
    Crowns are a full coverage restorative option for the tooth. This is indicated when there is...  Full Post
  • Gerry Curatola, DDS
    Gerry Curatola, DDS answered:
    Why should I take folic acid?
    Think B vitamins! Folic acid is one of the key "B family vitamins," which we...  Full Post