A Life Without Caries

How would you like it if you and your family never got another cavity? Is this even possible? The future may be here now.

Cavities are caused by a bacterial infection known as caries. This infection is not only treatable but preventable. We use the CariFree program. Carifree was developed to help patients become cavity free by assessing risks for dental disease, diagnosing the presence of the caries infection that causes caries and treating the infection using preventive medical techniques.

During your visit you will receive a caries risk assessment. We will evaluate whether you have factors present that put you at risk for decay. We then customize a home care program with the products and instructions needed to help keep you and your family cavity free.

We would much rather help patients prevent cavities than fix cavities.

The CariFree program has been amazingly effective in doing just that.

Preston Dental Online

The internet places the world at your fingertips. Preston Dental wants to make sure that you are informed about the services we offer, and what kind of dental office we are. We stand by what we believe. 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. For your convenience, we have a website with a list of practices and information about each. You can find out about financial options, locate patient forms, and learn more about the Mays and the staff.

Did you know that you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well? Feel free to friend us, or follow us for dental facts, specials, and information on the dental industry. Take advantage of what the internet can offer, and visit our website to get a good sense of who we are and what we offer.

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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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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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