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<UL></UL></I><B></B>Dr. Dominick Curalli graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle, WA in 2005. He immediately was commissioned as a Captain in the Army Dental Corps and spent 12 months completing the Army Advanced General Dentistry Residency at Ft. Lewis, WA. Subsequently Dr. Curalli spent 3 years in as the dentist for the 1st Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division which included 2 years at Ft. Hood, TX, and a year long deployment to Baghdad, Iraq. In Iraq, Dr. Curalli treated numerous dental emergencies and supported Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon exiting the Army in 2009, Dr. Curalli moved back to the Seattle area and currently practices all aspects of General and Cosmetic Dentistry at his practice, Dental Care Seattle, in the First Hill/Capitol Hill neighborhood. He is an Affiliate Faculty member at the University of Washington School of Dentistry and instructs student part time at their Dental Urgent Care Clinic. He also volunteers at the Swedish Community Specialty Clinic performing free, complex extractions for the underserved community. He enjoys the Northwest for all its outdoor recreation and is an avid runner, cycler, and skiier. He spends his free time with his family and cheering for Gonzaga Basketball!</CODE>
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Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
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229 Answers
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A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Muscle pain: It can work both ways. When one muscle is sore, the ones around it may compensate and then become sore themselves. As a dentist i see it start in ja... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Dental visit: Visit your dentist. There are no reliable techniques to do it yourself without potentially creating more damage. Your dentist can help remove the cr... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 22 years experience
No: Saliva is not a body fluid that can transmit hiv. However, if there is blood mixed with saliva, it may be possible.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Root canal stage 1: A pulpectomy involves making a hole in the tooth to acess the pulp (where the nerve and blood vessels are). The pulp is then removed and the space le... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 22 years experience
Not necessarily: There are a few rare conditions that actually make teeth weak if they don't form properly. Most people that say they have weak teeth mean that they g... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 22 years experience
Give it time: Most kids stop thumbsucking on their own, and if not, when they get into school and see their friends don't do it anymore, that is often a big motivat... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 22 years experience
Depends on you: Just to name a few, veneers, composite bondings, crown lengthening, jaw surgery, facial plastic surgery.... There are numerous ways. Ask your dentis... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Think back: Do you remember a bad injury? Sometimes something simple such as bumping a tooth on a soda bottle can cause a suttle reaction that takes years to dev... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
A few weeks: Typically after a baby tooth falls out the permanent one will erupt within a few weeks. If permanent teeth are lost, they do not regrow. Take your 8... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Not recommended: Placing anything in an extraction site puts you at risk for further infection and can make it take longer for it to heal. Call your dentist to see if... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Depends: It depends on you. All whitening uses either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. Higher concentrations and in office procedures will help you w... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Probably: If you feel up to it then most likely yes. To be absolutely certain, ask the dentist or oral surgeon who removed the teeth what they think would be b... Read More
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Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Go anyway: This might be an instance where you don't give your daughter a choice. If there is an infection visit a doctor. Then can treat the abscess or prescr... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Time will tell: The majority of TMJ problems are acute and resolve over time. Splint therapy, jaw exercises, medications and other treatment can be of enormous help.... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Depends: Some abscesses do develop into a sinus tract that allows them to drain on their own. However, the abscess is still present in these cases. Other cas... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Minimal: I have many patients that fear this, and most are surprised when they are done, admitting they are not that bad. There are several locations to get i... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes: In a healthy mouth, your gums should not bleed when flossing. Bleeding indicates there is inflammation present that is likely from plaque and tartar ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Progression: Typically gingivitis is present first and then as the disease process progresses, you can get periodontal disease. Treating the periodontal disease w... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
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2 weeks: I tell patients to wait at least 2 weeks after extractions prior to any other dental work that is not emergent. In some cases, people may still be so... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Cheek/chin swelling: Major salivary glands are located at near your cheeks, under your tongue, and under your lower jaw. Swelling in these areas could be from salivary gl... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
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Follow up: I would recommend calling your dentist and scheduling a follow up. It is possible that the crown may need to have the bite adjusted and things will f... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Expander: Expanding the arch that your teeth sit in is one way braces help to straighten them. If there is not enough room to expand to the amount you need, ot... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Depends: This depends on the reason for the discoloration. Stains and age can cause this, but so can cavities, trauma, and periodontal disease. I would see y... Read More
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A 50-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Orthognathic surgery: If you are having orthognathic (jaw) surgery, you will likely need orthodontia both before and after the surgery. An orthodontist and oral surgeon ar... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 22 years experience
Don't worry: Personally, my own son did not cut his first tooth until 13 months. Some kids are early, others take longer. Everyone is different. The teeth are t... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
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Active duty: Active duty military have full dental benefits (covered at 100%) at military dental clinics on their installation. Dependents are eligible for dental... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Muscle pain?: If TMJ was a recent issue, you may have been overusing the jaw muscles to protect the joint. This can be on par with an intense muscle workout and as... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Need a cleaning: If it has been a long time since you had your teeth cleaned, there may be tartar and calculus below your gumline. This can cause inflammation and mak... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Yes: White marks on front teeth are eliminated several ways depending on their cause. It may be possible to whiten your teeth to match it. There are prod... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Yes: If your wisdom teeth are erupting, there can be pain in your jaw and temple. Just because they are coming in doesn't mean they need to be removed. T... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
White stains: White stains are areas of decalcified enamel. These spots occur when plaque is not properly cleaned away from the teeth. Braces make hygiene more di... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Yes: Silver (amalgam) fillings are removed all the time. They don't last forever and some need replacement if there is a recurrent cavity under them or th... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Hard to say: At age 18 your teeth are unlikely to change much on their own so your underbite will likely stay where it is, but it can have a negative effect on how... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Ask your dentist: External stains on teeth can often be polished or whitened away. If the stains are intrinsic, it may require some additional work such as fillings, c... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Cancer sores: Cancer sores can sometimes come in bunches. Biting your tongue or cheek can create an opportunity for them to form, but they also seem to pop up when... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Depends: Everyone gets plaque on their teeth as we eat throughout the day. Good hygiene and healthy teeth require you to remove this plaque on a daily basis t... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Allergies: Thickened saliva can be the result of increased mucous secretions. These may be related to seasonal allergies. Your concern might be fixed with an o... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Wisdom teeth: No. Impacted wisdom teeth are not likely to make you dizzy. They can be potentially painful and depending upon the level of impaction may lead to in... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Dental visit: Take a trip to visit your dentist. Until you get there, Ibuprofen is your best otc pain medication. Tylenol (acetaminophen) if you can't take ibupro... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Yes: Having your wisdom teeth removed will not cause any permanent alterations to your outward appearance. You can have swelling for a few days after that... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Call provider: You really need to call the insurance company for clarification. A lot of insurances view orthognathic surgery as elective and refuse to cover it reg... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Yes: Traditional braces can move your teeth in almost any direction. Shifting them up is possible, but if they need to go up a lot, sometimes jaw surgery ... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
No: Unfortunately muscle relaxants all tend to be sedating. For non-drowsy pain relief, i recommend nsaids like Ibuprofen if you can take them. A soft d... Read More
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A member asked:
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Possible: You may be getting some canker sores, or it could be something else you caught. Have your doctor or dentist take a look if things aren't clearing up ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Pain: Toothaches hurt, sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. Cavities do not always cause pain, but they can cause almost every type of toothache. If you h... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Many reasons: Everyone does some form of grinding at night. Some worse than others. Stress levels, and your bite are 2 common reasons for this, but there are othe... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Periodontium: The periodontal tissues surrounding the teeth and covering the alveolar bone of the maxilla and mandible.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Time will tell: Start brushing your teeth again. You should brush your teeth at least twice daily. You may notice an improvement. If not, then you may have tartar,... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
See a dentist: There are many different sores that can occur on your tongue. Without more information it is hard to give you a direct answer. It may be as simple a... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dominick Curallianswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
Braces/Surgery: Facial profiles can be altered when you have your teeth straightened with orthodontics. Often this will be accompanied by orthognathic (jaw) surgery.... Read More
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Mar 28, 2013
Dr. Curalli took care of my son and he could not stop talking about what a great experience he had. The staff made him feel very welcome and I have found Dr. Curalli to be a very caring and knowledge...Read More
Dec 4, 2012
I commend Dr. Curalli for his vast knowledge and consistently outstanding, articulate and sound advice.
Dec 3, 2012
Dr. Curalli obviously has a lot of experience in this area. Thanks for providing knowledgable answers.
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Thanks for your quick reply! He has the dentist in 23 days. First app I could get. Thanks again. Kirsty
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What should I do at home to take care of my tounge
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Washington School of Dentistry
Graduated 2005MD
Medical/Graduate school
Gonzaga University
Graduated 2001MD
Residency
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Residency
U.S. Army, Ft. Lewis, WA
Awards
Seattle Top Dentist, USA Top Dentists
Top Dentist, Second Place, Washington - Winter
2013
Top Dentist, Third Place, Washington - Summer
2013
Affiliations
American Dental Association
Washington State Dental Association
Seattle-King County Dental Society
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