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.

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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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