Space Maintainers

The reason a space maintainer may be needed is because your child is currently missing one or more of their baby teeth. When a tooth is missing, the surrounding teeth have a tendency to begin shifting out of place. This can cause the permanent teeth coming down to become crowded and misaligned. To prevent this from happening, a space maintainer is used.

We can examine your child’s teeth to determine if they may need a space maintainer. These space maintainers are incredibly comfortable for your child because they are custom-made just for them. They can help to prevent serious crowding and misalignment that could result in a malocclusion problem. We often recommend these space maintainers as the baby teeth begin to fall out and the permanent teeth are coming into place.

To begin, we will custom-fit a space maintainer to your child’s teeth. The maintainer is meant to wrap around the two outermost teeth. There is a space in between the maintainer that prevents the teeth around it from shifting. These maintainers can be removable, allowing your child to take them out as needed to brush and eat. Most often, the maintainer is affixed permanently to the child’s teeth and can be removed once it has served its purpose.

‍If you think your child might need a space maintainer and want to learn more about the procedure, call us today so that we can get them in for a consultation. We have affordable discount plans, low wait times and office amenities that include a snack and beverage bar for your family’s convenience.