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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