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September 3, 2008 8:50 am
There is a magical place on the Upper East Side where Chinese acupressure and an all-organic mineral “gum mask” are considered part of a teeth cleaning—the same wince-inducing procedure that typically evokes memories of bad fluorescent lighting and Styrofoam fluoride trays that are their own special brand of torture. Calling this advancement in dentistry the “rejuvenation mouth facial,” Dr. Gerald P. Curatola has made it, dare we say, enjoyable to go to the dentist (the swivel flat-screen TVs, digital cable, and iTunes selection in his pristine treatment rooms don’t hurt his cause, either). After removing all plaque and gently scaling the teeth, an antioxidant-rich organic cleansing paste treats gums. The pièce de résistance of the whole treatment is, of course, the massage, in which a trained aesthetician works on specific pressure points using a blend of essential oils to relax, detoxify, and soothe the muscles around the jaw. While the good doctor says the mouth facial “promotes a healthy oral immune system,” we like it for the woozy bliss and lavender-scented glow on your skin as you float out the door onto Park Avenue. No post-office-visit lollipop needed to sweeten this deal.
Photo: Robert W. Kelley / Time Life Pictures / Getty Images
tags: Chinese acupressure, Dentist, Dr. Gerald P. Curatola, iTunes, Mouth facial, Park Avenue, Teeth, Upper East Side
