Crowns are No Longer Complicated

Making crowns used to be a complicated process. This process usually involves taking an impression of the tooth, sending it to a lab, and waiting while it takes up to three weeks to actually create your crown. In the meantime, you wear a temporary piece that does not look good and can break, and you need to return for a second or even a third visit!

Thank goodness the process has been updated with E4D™ technology. Preston Dental uses E4D™ technology to replace worn, chipped, or a decayed tooth with perfect tooth colored restoration. These restorations are directly bonded to the teeth, and last for years and years! The best part is that we do it in one visit while you wait, and you will leave with our permanent crown. There is no need for temporary crowns and weeks of waiting. The result is a beautiful, durable, metal-free crown or restoration. You can even enjoy your next meal normally with no worries. Call us if you have any questions, and you will be amazed with our E4D™ technology.

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Have Straighter Teeth in Six Months

Think you might need braces, but don't want to suffer through months of braces as an adult? Did you know you could have a beautiful smile quickly and comfortably? Preston Dental is proud to offer Six Month Smiles as your answer. If your teeth have gaps, or are crowded and overlapped then Six Month Smiles is a good option for you. Most cases can be completed in six months or less!

The process is done by gently moving the teeth that are visible in your smile to the desired position. Six Month Smiles utilizes invisible clear braces to gently straighten and align teeth in an average time of six months. You can hardly see the clear or tooth-colored bands that are used. Not only can this be accomplished in a short time, it’s also much more comfortable than traditional braces. So you can say goodbye to the “tin grin” and have gorgeous, straight teeth in months instead of years! Not everyone is a candidate for Six Month Smiles, so call today for a complimentary consultation.

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Dental Technology

Have you ever been curious or interested to see what your dentist sees? Want to know more about what is actually going on with your teeth? Thanks to a current dental technology offered by Preston Dental called the Intra-oral camera, you can now be a part of the dental team.

The doctors work hand-in-hand with patients to create a bond of teamwork using this technology. The Intra-oral camera is a high-tech tool featuring a miniature video camera that displays a close-up picture of the inside of your mouth. You can finally see for yourself what work needs to be done and which teeth are doing fine. This technology makes it easier for you to see and understand the treatments that are recommended by your dentist. It will help you have more confidence in your teeth, in the service you receive, and in your dentist. You are now a participant in each dental decision. You’ll love how this works!

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Learning About Perio Protect

Do you have symptoms such as bleeding gums, chronic bad breath, or receding gums? If you do, then you likely suffer from periodontal (gum) disease. It is estimated by the American Dental Association that 90% of all adults between the ages of 33 and 45 have some form of gum disease.

Treatments for gum disease range from deep cleaning to surgery. Preston Dental is proud to use a new FDA approved treatment that is truly miraculous. This treatment is called Perio Protect, and it may save you from having to undergo surgery. It is completely painless and extremely effective. Perio Protect is a treatment that is customized for individual patients to help manage communities of bacteria growing in the spaces between the teeth and gum tissue. It helps control the bacterial buildup and is simple as wearing teeth whitening trays. Many see results in just a few days. If you have been told you may need gum surgery, stop by Preston Dental and see if you are a candidate for the amazing Perio Protect.

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Facts About Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a serious condition that is far more common than generally understood. Apnea episodes can occur from 30 to 60 times per night. Apnea episodes are involuntary breathing pauses and cause oxygen deprivation. These breathing pauses can be accompanied by snoring, although not everyone who snores has this condition. In addition to snoring, sleep apnea can also be characterized by choking sensations. The frequent interruptions of deep, restorative sleep leads to early morning headaches, excessive daytime sleepiness, and irritability. Oxygen deprivation also puts a strain on the heart.

Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are medical problems, so at Preston Dental, we make sure your individual situation is fully addressed by starting with an objective medical assessment. After referral from a physician, you’ll receive a thorough dental examination and we will discuss all options, advantages, limitations, and consequences. Early recognition and treatment of sleep apnea is important because it is a potentially life-threatening condition. Sleep apnea can be associated with irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Get diagnosed, and get treatment today.

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Meet the Mayes - Cary NC Dentists

If you are visiting a business for the first time, it makes a difference to know a little bit about the people you will meet. We want you to have a friendly and welcoming experience at Preston Dental. So, we invite you to meet the Mayes.

Dr. Gregory Mayes earned a degree in biology from San Diego State University. After college, he sought and achieved his dental degree from the University of North Carolina. Dr. Greg's postgraduate education and interest has been in cosmetic dentistry, crowns, bridges, veneers, and tooth-colored restoration using modern composite materials. Dr. Lisa Mayes is pleased to join her husband, Dr. Greg, in creating healthy smiles for their friends and neighbors in Cary. Dr. Lisa is a lifelong Carolinian, and earned her dental degree and bachelors degree from the University of North Carolina. Before entering private practice, Dr Lisa completed a one-year postgraduate residency program.

Dr. Greg and Dr. Lisa are both members of the ADA, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, North Carolina Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. The doctors also share in raising their wonderful daughter, Kathryn. We want to welcome you to Preston Dental, and hope that you will join our family.

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Your First Visit to Preston Dental Center

Our practice is characterized by caring, personalized treatment. It is our top priority to treat each patient as an individual, to get to know them, and not treat them as "just another patient." We want you to feel welcome and comfortable every time you visit Preston Dental. We promise all patients the same things: a caring and attentive staff, an enthusiastic manner, and state-of-the-art dental care. Expect all dental care to be delivered with exceptional comfort and in a friendly atmosphere.

It is also our goal to create a feeling of trust. We see it as our job to listen to you, respect you, educated you, and not judge your decisions. We understand that going to the dentist may make some anxious about the process of receiving dental care. Our staff makes it a point to carefully explain proposed treatment and clearly answer all your questions. Only then will we guide you through treatment.

We are confident in the technology produced by modern dentistry. It has many techniques, local anesthetics, and relaxation methods to increase the comfort of your dental experience. The more involved you are in the process, the less room there is for fear and uncertainty.

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The Truth About Cavities

Let's face it, no one likes cavities, and no one likes to deal with them.

Have you ever had a dentist find a cavity and place a large filling, and wondered why the filling is so large if the cavity has only been there for a small amount of time? Well, the truth is the cavity has probably been there longer than you think. It just wasn't detectable by X-ray, and was not visible to the dentist.

Did you know that there are new technology in laser scanners that find cavities years earlier? The small cavity can be removed and repaired with a small invisible bonded filling. The laser scanner can detect previously undetected decay, and once identified, allow us to remove any problem areas leaving you with a healthy smile.

Cavities are caused by a bacterial infection known as "caries". The infection is treatable, and preventable. Dr. Mayes uses the CariFree ™ program, which was developed to help patients become cavity free by assessing the risks for dental disease and diagnosing the presence of bacterial caries.

Dr. Mayes loves helping patients prevent cavities using this system that has proven to be extremely effective. When you visit us at Preston Dental Center, you will receive a "caries risk assessment," and we will evaluate whether you have factors present that put you at risk for decay.

We want you to be cavity free!

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Smile Makeovers by Preston Dental Center

Preston Dental knows that when your smile looks great, you feel good! Therefore, we emphasize the aesthetic in all the work we do. The combination of preventative care, tooth-colored fillings, and restorative techniques are all important for optimum dental health. There isn't a reason why you cannot have the perfectly natural-looking, beautiful smile you have always wanted. Smile makeovers with Preston Dental are easy and affordable!

We offer a teeth whitening technology that is called ZOOM!2 Whitening. ZOOM!2 is 33% faster with 67% less sensitivity, and has been featured on the T.V. show Extreme Makeover. We also offer custom whitening trays that are made in our own lab. This technique for teeth whitening is safe and effective. You can expect to see results within 1- 14 days. No matter what you need or require for a dazzling smile, Preston Dental Center is ready to help you have confidence in your smile.

We want you to smile more, and have something to smile about!

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Looking for an Invisalign Dentist in Cary NC?

With Invisalign™ it is possible to have straight teeth in as little as 9 - 15 months, whether you have overcrowding, widely spaced teeth, overbite, underbite, or crossbite. The clear plastic custom-made aligners are replaced every two weeks, and no metal or wires means less time in the chair getting adjustments.

No braces, wires, or headgear are required! This means no mouth irritation, and even better, no one will know you’re straightening your teeth because – it’s invisible! The Invisalign™ system is easily removable so you can not only eat and drink what you want while in treatment, brushing and flossing are no problem! Join the quarter million patients who have already discovered the joy of straightened teeth – invisibly!

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Family Dentistry in Cary NC

Our top priority is to treat each patient as an individual, to get to know them personally, and not merely treat them as a chart number or “the next patient.”

It's our mission to provide you with a caring and attentive staff, an enthusiastic manner, and state-of-the-art dental care delivered with exceptional comfort. All in a friendly atmosphere.

Looking for Family Dentistry in Cary NC?

White dental fillings

For many years, the silver-mercury amalgam was a common filling material used by dentists and many practices still use it. While they represent a reasonable restoration, amalgams have certain shortcomings. Metal doesn't bond well to teeth, so decay can and does eventually leak into the tooth.

However the main reason patients choose the white fillings has to do with the way they look. Most people just don’t want an ugly black plug in their teeth. Nowadays, these state-of-the-art restorations are a natural-looking white, contain no metals, and can actually strengthen teeth. They also bond very tightly with the healthy part of the tooth so there is much less chance of decay in the future.

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Cosmetic Dentistry Cary North Carolina

Preston Dental Center emphasize the aesthetic aspect in ALL their work because they know that when your smile looks good, you feel good! They use the best combination of preventive care, tooth-colored fillings, and restorative techniques for optimum dental health. Modern smile makeovers are so easy (and affordable!) that there’s simply no reason why you can’t have the perfectly beautiful, natural-looking smile you’ve always wanted. Ask us what crowns, bonding, and whitening can do for YOUR smile!

Cosmetic Dental Care Services in Cary North Carolina

Dental Veneers Cary North Carolina

Dental Veneers Dentist
Cary NC

Smile Makeovers In As Little As Two Visits!

Veneers are super hard but very thin coverings that fit over and are bonded to your teeth. If you have misshapen teeth, unsightly gaps, deep discoloration, or other problems that make you too embarrassed to smile porcelain veneers may be the answer. They look so natural even dentists have to look closely! And the amazing thing is most smile makeovers can be done in just two visits! Not only will your smile look dazzling – you will feel more confident than ever. Let us show you what your smile can look like – call for a no obligation makeover consultation!

Preston Dental Center Cary North Carolina
Dental Veneers

ZOOM Teeth Whitening Cary North Carolina

ZOOM!2 Teeth Whitening
Dazzling Results In Just One Visit!

We feature ZOOM!2 Whitening, the exact same whitening seen in the TV reality series Extreme Makeover. Now ZOOM!2 is 33% faster with 67% less sensitivity! You can have brilliantly white teeth, without stains or darkness, in less than an hour. You’ve seen it on TV – shouldn’t others see it in your smile? We also offer custom whitening trays, made in our own lab. You will receive supplies and instructions and you finish the procedure at home. This technique is safe and effective. Results occur within 1 – 14 days



Visit Preston Dental Center today to learn more about our Teeth Whitening Dental Treatment in Cary North Carolina

Dental Office Cary North Cary NC

Preston Dental Center
Cary North Carolina
www.PrestonDentalCenter.com




When You Visit Us, Our First Goal Is to Create a Feeling of Trust

When you visit, our first goal is to establish a feeling of trust. Our job is to listen to you, respect you, educate you, and not judge your decisions. We understand you might be anxious about the process of receiving dental care. Therefore, we make it a point to carefully explain your proposed treatment plan and unhurriedly answer all your questions. Only then will we take you gently through your treatment. Modern dentistry has many techniques, local anesthetics, and relaxation methods to increase your comfort. The more involved you are in making your dental health decisions, the less room there is for fear and uncertainty.

Caring, Personalized Treatment
Our top priority is to treat each patient as an individual, to get to know them personally, and not merely treat them as a chart number or “the next patient.” We promise all our patients the same things: a caring and attentive staff, an enthusiastic manner, and state-of-the-art dental care delivered with exceptional comfort in a friendly atmosphere.

Preston Dental Center
Cary North Carolina
www.PrestonDentalCenter.com

Cary North Carolina Dentists

J. Gregory Mayes, D.D.S.
Dr. Greg earned his dental degree from University of North Carolina, after earning a biology degree from San Diego State University. He has taken substantial postgraduate education in cosmetic dentistry, crowns, bridges, veneers, and tooth-colored restoration using modern composite materials.

Lisa H. Mayes, D.D.S.
Dr. Lisa is pleased to join with her husband, Dr. Greg, in offering healthy smiles to their friends and neighbors in Cary. A lifelong Carolinian, Dr. Lisa earned both her dental degree and bachelor’s degree from University of North Carolina. She then went on to complete a one-year postgraduate residency program before entering private practice.

Both Dr. Greg and Dr. Lisa are members of the ADA, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, North Carolina Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. The doctors also share in raising their wonderful daughter, Kathryn.

Visit our main web site at www.PrestonDentalCenter.com to learn more about our dental care services in Cary North Carolina.

Preston Dental Center Cary NC

Preston Dental Center
J. Gregory Mayes, DDS & Lisa H. Mayes, DDS
3761 N.W. Cary Parkway, Suite 100
Cary, NC 27513
Tel: 919-460-0963