Eat, Smile, & Speak Freely With Dental Implants in Moraga
Missing teeth have a way of quietly taking over your daily life. Meals get harder to enjoy. Conversations start to feel awkward. The confidence you used to carry slowly fades. At Progressive Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, we place dental implants in Moraga, CA as teeth replacements. Call us at 925-966-1686 to set up your first appointment.
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.
Protect Your Jawbone & Feel Like Yourself Again
Most people think a missing tooth is mainly a cosmetic problem. But what happens beneath the gum line matters just as much as what you see in the mirror.
Your tooth roots do more than hold teeth in place. Every time you chew, those roots press into the jawbone and signal it to keep making new bone cells. That steady pressure keeps your jaw strong and full. When a tooth is lost, that signal goes away. The body stops maintaining the bone in that spot and begins to break it down. This process is called resorption, and it can start within months of losing a tooth.
Over time, a thinner jawbone changes more than the empty space you can see. The skin and tissue around your cheeks and mouth may begin to look sunken. Teeth near the gap can start drifting inward, which throws off your bite and puts extra stress on the healthy teeth around them. Taking action sooner helps you avoid these longer-term problems.
Dental implants work by replacing the root, not just the crown. A small titanium post is placed directly into the jawbone. Over the weeks that follow, the bone grows around that post in a process called osseointegration. The result is a stable base that works just like a natural root. Your jaw gets the stimulation it needs again, shifting slows down, and your face holds its natural shape.
Progressive Periodontics & Implant Dentistry offers several implant options to fit your situation:
- Single Tooth Implants: One post topped with a custom crown designed to blend in with the surrounding teeth.
- Implant Dentures: A full set of replacement teeth anchored to the jaw so they stay firmly in place throughout your day.
- All-on-X Implants: A complete arch of teeth supported by four to six posts for reliable, long-term stability.
- Teeth in a Day: A streamlined solution that sends you home with a working smile before the day ends.
- Full Mouth Reconstruction: A complete plan that combines implants with other proven treatments for patients with significant tooth loss.
Once your implants heal, caring for them is simple. Brush and floss just as you normally would. Eat the foods you have been missing. No adhesives, no removing them at night, and nothing that gets in the way of your regular routine.
Call Progressive Periodontics & Implant Dentistry at 925-966-1686 to schedule a dental implant consultation in Moraga, CA.