Space Maintainers
Our specialized pediatric dental team is dedicated to ensuring optimal oral development for your child by closely tracking the eruption and alignment of their teeth. This careful monitoring allows us to provide space maintainers if your child loses teeth prematurely, safeguarding their dental health.
Understanding Space Maintainers
Space maintainers are small, innovative appliances designed to hold space for the eruption of permanent teeth. We offer a variety of these maintainers—including both fixed and removable options—and our experienced pediatric dentists will conduct a thorough assessment of your child’s oral health to recommend the most suitable maintainer for their unique needs.
Why and When to Use Space Maintainers
Space maintainers become necessary when primary teeth are lost ahead of schedule due to factors such as:
- Severe tooth decay or infections
- Accidents or injuries
- Medical conditions or diseases
- Congenital absence of teeth
Primary teeth play a vital role in your child’s development, assisting with eating and guiding permanent teeth into their correct positions. Premature loss of these teeth can cause permanent teeth to drift or misalign. Space maintainers effectively preserve the gap left by lost baby teeth, preventing neighboring teeth from shifting and ensuring that permanent teeth emerge in the correct alignment. Protect your child's future smile with our expert care.
