Dr. Jason Cataldo
dentistry - Periodontics
Durham, NC
26 years experience male
Locations
Periodontics and Dental Implants of North Carolina
Durham, NC
My office hours
Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Insurances accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
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Durham, NC
About
Bio
Dr. Cataldo is originally from Buffalo, NY . He
attended the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, completed
a general practice residency at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, IL,
and completed his periodontal training at Case Western Reserve
University in Cleveland, OH.
Dr. Cataldo is Board Certified in Periodontology and an
Adjunct faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as
well as a US Army reserve dentist since 1999-2008.
He is a member of the following professional organizations:
<ul><li>American Academy of Periodontology</li><li>American Dental Association</li><li>North Carolina Dental Society</li><li>North Carolina Society of Periodontists</li><li>Academy of Osseointegration</li><li>International Congress of Oral Implantologists</li><li>Academy of General Dentistry </li><li>Fellow, Institute of Advanced Laser Dentistry</li></ul>Dr. Cataldo maintains a busy periodontal practice full time in Durham,
NC between Duke University and the University of North Carolina.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
dentistry - Periodontics
Periodontics
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
101 Answers
37 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jason Cataldoanswered
dentistry - Periodontics 26 years experience
Get help!: Periodontitis is most effectively treated in the early stages!
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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dentistry - Periodontics 26 years experience
Yes.: Lanap is the most established protocol with the most research. This is done with a periolase mvp-7 laser. I use it and my patients love it.
Deep p... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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No: Mouthwash is a good adjunct (an addition to brushing and flossing) but not a good alternative. There is no substitute for good brushing and flossing,... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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No and yes: This is a common question. Listerine will kill bacteria on the surface of the gums and mask the odor from the bacteria causing gum disease. It will ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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They can: Think of the ligament as a cushion. It will recover from some, minor trauma. A partial avulsion of a tooth or trauma can heal itself once the trauma ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: The first step is to control the disease to prevent further damage, and the second is to repair the damage.
As a board certified specialist who hel... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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dentistry - Periodontics 26 years experience
At your cleanings: Scaling is the professional removal of tartar buildup - it is done above the gum line. Root planing cleans the root surfaces made accessible by attac... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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dentistry - Periodontics 26 years experience
Treatment: It sounds like you may have periodontal disease. In the short term, you can use ibuprofen, but the most effective long term pain relief will be from ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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dentistry - Periodontics 26 years experience
No: It's very rare, but it is possible if you have extenuating health problems. A good consent form will advise you of this, and you should ask your oral... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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dentistry - Periodontics 26 years experience
LJP: Now called localized aggressive periodontitis - it is a form of periodontitis where the bacteria a.A. Affects the molars and incisors of juvenile aged... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Be careful though - sometimes your dental benefit provider will refuse to pay for treatment done in one sitting.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Changes: If you have had your teeth removed due to periodontal disease, you may still suffer the effects, even though you no longer have periodontal disease. ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jason Cataldoanswered
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No: With today's advancements in periodontal disease treatment, a laser can be used to treat teeth previously indicated for removal. The best person to h... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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dentistry - Periodontics 26 years experience
It depends: It can develop rapidly or slowly depending on the type. Since you are 41, if you have periodontal disease, it may be the aggressive form in the modera... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jason Cataldoanswered
dentistry - Periodontics 26 years experience
It can be!: Periodontitis is usually not painful until it becomes severe. If you are having pain - contact a periodontist for an evaluation.
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A member asked:
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dentistry - Periodontics 26 years experience
Yes: Gingivitis can and often does become periodontitis if not treated or reversed early.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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dentistry - Periodontics 26 years experience
Several things: Generally, bleeding gums are due to a dental/periodontal problem. You may have gingivitis, or it may have progressed to periodontitis (not as likely a... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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It depends: Patients ask me this all the time! there are sedatives and pain pills. Generally we advise a sedative prior to treatment, and a pain pill after trea... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Pre-term low birthwt: Aggressive and chronic periodontitis can result in pre-term low birth weight. Bacteria beneath the gum line has access to the bloodstream. The best ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Soon!: It's likely the donor site was your palate, and there are alot of nerves here. This can take a few days to a week to stop hurting depending what type... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes.: A mother with periodontal disease is at increased risk of having a pre-term low birth weight baby. This is documented and the consensus. Obviously a... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Aggressive disease: Periodontal disease that occurs in someone your age is defined as aggressive in nature. You have particularly virulent (think nasty) bacteria that ha... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Seek care: You likely have periodontitis, although redness, swelling and bleeding can mean a lot of things. An evaluation by a periodontist is recommended. If ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Attachment loss: Gingivitis is soft tissue only, periodontitis involves attachment loss and bone loss. The best way to determing which it is is to see a periodontist ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Treatment: Previous comments are directed at prevention or maintenance, however your question indicates you are looking to treat/eliminate existing disease. My ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Depends: The cause of your breath odor is critical in determining the best remedy. It may be tongue brushing if you have a fungal infection, or you may need t... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jason Cataldoanswered
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It depends: Breath odor seldom originates from capped teeth. It is likely from the tongue surface, or beneath the gums between the teeth. Sometimes though, a ca... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jason Cataldoanswered
dentistry - Periodontics 26 years experience
Excision: You've used a clinical term which suggests you have already consulted a professional. This condition may be dental or skeletal. Depending on which o... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Tough one: This can be a very challenging task. Sometimes they will fill in, other times, soft tissue grafting, composite bonding, or orthodontic movement may b... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Yes!: This combination can be a number of different causes, but it's most likely related to periodontal disease. This is a bacterial infection. You can fi... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jason Cataldoanswered
dentistry - Periodontics 26 years experience
Absolutely: Good question. We have seen wonderful results, as long as the patients follow the protocol. Occasionally we may need to re-laser an area but this is... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Yes: They can get infected, but after this long, it may be a problem with the remaining jaw bone - either a fracture in the bone, a loose piece of bone flo... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jason Cataldoanswered
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Yes: Salt water rinses have been recommended for hundreds of years to sooth sore tissues and disrupt and kill bacteria. Other rinses you can use are hydr... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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It may be: Periodontal disease can continue even though pockets have "shrunk." after antibiotics or initial therapy, pockets will shrink but the disease may sti... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
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Yes: You are only 42! there are many options to augment or "grow back" gum tissue. Even when tissue loss is severe, there are many solutions. Check with ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Specialty care: Due to the potential for damage, and degree of diagnostic expertise necessary to correctly diagnose the etiology, it is recommended that you contact a... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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No.: Moderate periodontitis will usually not result in tooth loss - assuming it stays moderate. It should be treated definitively. If it is not, it can p... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jason Cataldoanswered
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Pathogens: Usually, gram negative anaerobes are found in periodontal pockets. P. Gingivalis is the most common.
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jason Cataldoanswered
dentistry - Periodontics 26 years experience
Partially: L.A.N.A.P. Is a capitalized acronym which stands for laser assisted new attachment procedure.
Over the last 14 years, millennium has been researchi... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jason Cataldoanswered
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Pocket Reduction: Pocket reduction is the goal of periodontal treatment. It can be accomplished by:
1. Scaling and root planing
2. Gingivectomy
3. Conventional po... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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SRP: Scaling and root planing is usually appropriate to treat mild periodontiis.
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Infrequently: Fortunately, not very often! a localized periodontal abscess is usually a result of a specific problem - it may be trauma, a cracked tooth, a lesion o... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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LANAP: Lanap is laser surgery with no-cutting, no stiches, and no pain. Contact a lanap periodontist about it! we treat patients using this laser every day ... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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It depends: The best thing to do is to wait for the tissue to completely close over the wound to be sure the area is sealed. You can check on this yourself. Dep... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Diagnosis: There are symptoms, and signs. Symptoms are what you the patient experience and signs of disease are what the doctor observes. In a situation like t... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Unknown: This is an area of research. Generally though, methamphetamine use does not cause periodontitis, periodontitis is caused by bacteria. Methamphetimin... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Examination/Films: A periodontist can examine you clinically and radiographically in order to determine if you have a diagnosis of periodontitis.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Periodontal pathogens are passed from person to person, as are many other bacteria. The wisest thing to do would be to either wait for the antibiotic... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Periodontitis: As a board certified gum specialist or "periodontist, " my recommendation would be to incorporate flossing into your daily regimen. If you are still ... Read More
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Varied: Because this question has a very long and detailed answer, we recommend you contact perio.Org. This is the american academy of periodontics, and has ... Read More
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Apr 11, 2013
Dr. Cataldo clearly shows not only a wealth of knowledge, but dedication to his profession and the public, along with thorough, to the point and articulate answers.
Mar 23, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Cataldo is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks for your time. My teeth were always beautiful. So its traumatic for me. People tell me NOW I do too! They have no idea......
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Thanks for your quick reply! Right Lateral tongue is inflammed,red patch starts with a spot,grows and makes tongue bald,later it heals and again samething, same location
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Ok. Alloderm being used right now for my situation. Bye!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
university at buffalo, The State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, NY
Graduated 1997MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, Durham, NC - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Durham, NC - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, First Place, Durham, NC - Winter
2013
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