Dental Implants in Ripon Can Give You Back the Life You Des
Missing teeth affect a lot more than how your smile looks. They can make eating painful, talking feel awkward, and everyday moments harder than they should be. Progressive Periodontics & Implant Dentistry provides dental implants in Ripon, CA that look, feel, and work just like your natural teeth. Call us at 209-231-2851 to schedule your first 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.
Implants Protect More Than Your Smile
When a tooth goes missing, most people focus on the gap. That is understandable. But something else starts happening beneath the surface that often goes unnoticed until real damage has been done.
Every time you chew, your tooth's root sends pressure down into the jawbone. That pressure tells the bone to keep rebuilding itself. When the tooth and root are gone, that signal stops. The jawbone begins to shrink. Dentists call this process resorption.
Over time, bone loss does more than weaken your jaw. The shape of your face can begin to change as the bone thins out. Your cheeks may start to look hollow. Nearby teeth can drift into the empty space, which throws off your bite and puts extra stress on the rest of your mouth. These problems get harder to correct the longer they go unchecked.
Dental implants work differently than other replacement options. A small titanium post goes directly into the jawbone. Over the following months, the bone grows around it in a process called osseointegration. The implant becomes a steady part of your jaw, acting just like a natural root. That pressure signal returns, and bone loss in that area stops.
Your jaw stays strong. Your face keeps its shape, and your surrounding teeth stay right where they belong.
Progressive Periodontics & Implant Dentistry offers several options based on what you need:
- Single Tooth Implants: One post topped with a custom crown that fits right in with your surrounding teeth.
- Implant Dentures: Anchored to the jaw so they stay secure all day and can be removed at home for easy cleaning.
- All-on-X Implants: A full set of replacement teeth supported by four to six implants.
- Teeth in a Day: An appointment that gives you a fully working smile before you leave.
- Full Mouth Reconstruction: A thorough plan using implants and other proven treatments when many teeth are missing.
Once your implants are fully healed, the daily routine is simple. You brush, you floss, and you eat without giving it a second thought. No adhesives, no special soaking, no limitations holding you back.
Call Progressive Periodontics & Implant Dentistry at 209-231-2851 to book your dental implant consultation in Ripon, CA.