Build Strong, Lasting Smile With Dental Implants in Riverbank
A missing tooth affects more than the way you look. It can make mealtimes frustrating, hurts your confidence in social situations, and leave you avoiding the moments you should be enjoying. Progressive Periodontics & Implant Dentistry provides dental implants in Lafayette, CA that feel and function like real teeth. Reach us at 925-966-1686 to set up your visit.
Meet Your Periodontist
Dr. Janice Kaeley
A graduate of the University of Melbourne School of Dentistry in Australia, Dr. Janice Kaeley later earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. During her time at USC , she discovered her passion for periodontics and dental implants. It led her to pursue specialty training in periodontics and implantology at Indiana University, where she earned a master's degree in dental science and a minor in oral pathology.
Today, Dr. Kaeley provides cutting-edge periodontal procedures in the communities of San Ramon and Turlock. She maintains active memberships in the American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Contra Costa Dental Society.
Your Health Gets a Boost Along With Your Smile
Plenty of people focus on what implants will do for their appearance. What many do not realize is how much a missing tooth quietly affects their overall health over time.
Once a tooth root is gone, the jawbone beneath it begins to break down. This is a gradual process known as bone loss. It moves slowly and without any obvious warning signs. As it progresses, the structure of the face can begin to change and neighboring teeth can start moving toward the empty space.
What sets dental implants apart from every other replacement option is that they work from the inside out. An implant is placed directly into the jaw, where it takes over the role the natural root once played. The bone responds by staying strong and dense. Facial structure remains intact, and surrounding teeth have no reason to move.
Day-to-day life feels noticeably different with implants in place. There is nothing to soak overnight, nothing that loosens at the wrong moment, and no list of foods to avoid. Patients often say they stop thinking about their teeth entirely, which is exactly the point.
Progressive Periodontics & Implant Dentistry offers a range of solutions built around what each patient actually needs:
- Single Tooth Implants: A single implant topped with a custom crown closes the gap and blends naturally with your existing teeth.
- Implant Dentures: Secured to small posts anchored in the jaw, these stay firmly in place all day and can be removed at home for cleaning.
- All-on-X Implants: Four to six implants provide a permanent base for a complete arch of teeth that you maintain just like natural ones.
- Teeth in a Day: Walk in with gaps and walk out with a fully working smile, all within one appointment.
- Full Mouth Reconstruction: For patients who have lost many teeth, we put together a thorough plan using implants and other reliable treatments to rebuild the whole smile.
Your first visit is an open conversation. We take a close look at your mouth, take time with your questions, and lay out your choices clearly and without pressure.
Call Progressive Periodontics & Implant Dentistry at 925-966-1686 to book your dental implant consultation in Lafayette, CA.