The Curatola Care Plan
True healing starts in the mouth. For decades, I’ve seen how the health of the oral microbiome influences everything from digestion to immunity to energy. That’s why I developed the Curatola Care Plan—a practical, step-by-step framework to help people restore balance, reduce inflammation, and reclaim vitality.
This isn’t just about teeth—it’s about your whole body. By following these simple but powerful steps, you’ll discover how changes in daily habits, nutrition, and dentistry can transform your health from the inside out.
What Is The Curatola Care Plan?
The Curatola Care Plan is a seven-step framework designed to restore both oral and overall health by addressing the root causes of inflammation and imbalance. Created by Dr. Gerry Curatola, it combines nutrition, breathing, stress management, exercise, and biologic dental care into a practical guide for whole-body wellness.
Rather than treating the mouth in isolation, the Care Plan helps people understand the critical connection between the oral microbiome and systemic health—showing that when you heal the mouth, you can transform the body.
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Your health begins with what’s on your plate.
- Choose a whole-food, anti-inflammatory diet rich in colorful vegetables, healthy fats, and clean proteins.
- Avoid processed foods, refined sugars, and excessive alcohol.
- Strengthen both oral and gut microbiome health through smart nutrition.
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Every breath affects your body.
- Practice nasal breathing instead of mouth breathing to ensure proper oxygen exchange.
- Balanced breathing supports better sleep, lowers stress, and reduces inflammation.
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Treat your mouth as an ecosystem, not a battlefield.
- Use prebiotic oral care (like Revitin® toothpaste) instead of harsh antimicrobial products.
- Focus on promoting microbial balance rather than “killing germs.”
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Lower the toxic load on your body.
- Safely identify and remove mercury fillings, toxic materials, or poorly designed restorations.
- Limit exposure to environmental toxins in food, water, and personal care products.
5
Rest and resilience go hand in hand.
- Stress weakens the immune system and inflames tissues.
- Incorporate meditation, yoga, and proper sleep hygiene to restore balance.
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Motion is medicine.
- Regular activity improves circulation, oxygen delivery, and immune strength.
- Just 30 minutes a day of walking, stretching, or light exercise can make a powerful difference.
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Dentistry that treats the whole person.
- Regular biologic dental visits help identify and treat inflammation, hidden infections, and structural imbalances.
- A true biologic dentist works as a physician of the mouth—helping patients heal, not just repair teeth.
When your mouth thrives…
…so does your body.
Want to Go Deeper?
The Curatola Care Plan is just the beginning. In my book, The Mouth-Body Connection, I share the science, stories, and practical guidance that expand on these seven steps. You’ll see how oral health shapes everything from immunity and energy to digestion and overall vitality—along with real examples of patients who have experienced lasting transformation.
This book is designed to empower you with both knowledge and tools you can put into practice right away. Whether you’re looking to solve ongoing health challenges or simply want to feel your best, The Mouth-Body Connection is your guide.
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