Dental Implants in San Leandro Let You Get Back to Living Fully
Missing teeth do more than change the way your smile looks. They can make it harder to enjoy your favorite foods, speak clearly, and feel comfortable around other people. Progressive Periodontics & Implant Dentistry offers dental implants in San Leandro, CA that look natural and function like real teeth. Call us at 925-966-1686 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.
A Healthier Jaw Means a Better Quality of Life
Most people think about dental implants in terms of how their smile will look. That part matters, but there is another side to the story that does not get talked about as much.
When a tooth is lost, the root goes with it. That root was doing more than just holding the tooth in place. It was sending signals to the jawbone every time you chewed, which told the bone to keep rebuilding itself. Without that signal, the bone starts to shrink. This process is called resorption, and it happens quietly and steadily over time.
As the jawbone thins out, the shape of your face can begin to change. Cheeks may start to look sunken. Neighboring teeth can drift into the empty space, which throws your bite out of alignment. These changes tend to build on each other, and they are much harder to address once they are already underway.
Dental implants works the way a natural tooth root does. A small titanium post is placed into the jawbone. The bone bonds with it over time in a process called osseointegration. Once that happens, the implant becomes a steady part of your jaw. Bone loss stops in that area, your facial structure stays supported, and your surrounding teeth stay where they belong.
Once your implant is fully healed, daily life looks pretty much the same as it did with your natural teeth. You brush, you floss, and you eat without any special routine.
Progressive Periodontics & Implant Dentistry offers several implant options depending on your situation:
- Single Tooth Implants: One implant topped with a custom crown fills the gap and blends naturally with your surrounding teeth.
- Implant Dentures: Anchored to the jaw with small posts, these stay firmly in place all day and can be removed at home for cleaning.
- All-on-X Implants: A full arch of teeth supported by four to six implants, cared for just like your natural teeth.
- Teeth in a Day: One appointment that replaces missing teeth with a fully working smile before you leave.
- Full Mouth Reconstruction: A thorough plan using implants and other proven treatments to rebuild your smile when many teeth are missing.
Schedule a consultation with us today. We will go over your options, answer your questions, and help you take the next step with confidence.
Call Progressive Periodontics & Implant Dentistry at 925-966-1686 to book your dental implant consultation in San Leandro, CA.