At Fresh Pediatric Dentistry, we help protect your child’s smile during every stage of development. If your child loses a baby tooth too early, space maintainers play a crucial role in keeping room open for the permanent tooth to erupt correctly. Without a space maintainer, nearby teeth can shift, leading to crowding or misalignment in the future.
Premature tooth loss whether from decay, injury, or extraction can disrupt the natural spacing of your child’s smile. Space maintainers are preventive appliances that hold the correct position until the permanent tooth is ready to erupt. They help avoid shifting teeth, crowding, and bite problems that can become costly and complex to fix later.
Our gentle, kid-friendly approach ensures your child feels comfortable during their visit. We’ll walk you through the process, show your child how to care for their appliance, and monitor their growth to ensure everything is progressing as it should.
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At Fresh Pediatric Dentistry, we believe early prevention is key to a healthy, confident smile. That’s why we take extra care in recommending and designing space maintainers that fit comfortably and work effectively. Our office uses digital X-rays and growth monitoring to ensure the timing and placement are just right.
With a caring team and a child-friendly environment, we make sure every visit feels positive and stress-free. Our goal is to protect your child’s dental future with simple, proven solutions like space maintainers tailored just for them.
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When a baby tooth is lost too early, surrounding teeth may drift into the empty space. Space maintainers keep that gap open, ensuring there’s enough room for the adult tooth to grow in properly. This helps prevent crowding, crooked teeth, and bite problems later on.
Space maintainers play a key role in directing the eruption of permanent teeth. By maintaining the correct spacing, they help adult teeth come in at the right angle and position. This promotes healthy jaw development and a more balanced bite.
By addressing spacing issues early, space maintainers can reduce the need for future orthodontic treatments like braces. Fewer complications mean fewer appointments, saving both time and money while protecting your child’s long-term dental health.
We examine your child’s mouth, take X-rays, and determine whether a space maintainer is needed.
We create and place a space maintainer tailored to your child’s unique dental arch and needs.
We regularly monitor the space and remove the device once the permanent tooth is ready to emerge.
No, space maintainers are designed to fit comfortably and do not hurt once properly placed.
Typically until the permanent tooth erupts, which may take several months to a few years.
Yes. Good oral hygiene and avoiding sticky or hard foods help keep the device clean and intact.
Other teeth may shift into the gap, leading to misalignment and bite issues that require orthodontic correction.
Some are fixed (cemented in place), and others are removable. We’ll recommend the best option for your child.
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