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Space Maintainer

Preserving Your Child's Oral Health and Smile Alignment with Customized Space Maintainers

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Space Maintainer

At Island Lake Dental, we understand the importance of maintaining optimal oral health and proper alignment of your child's teeth. Space maintainers are a valuable preventive dental treatment designed to preserve space for permanent teeth and prevent dental complications. Read on to learn more about this essential pediatric dental service.

A space maintainer is a custom-made dental appliance designed to hold space in the mouth following the premature loss of a primary (baby) tooth. When a baby tooth is lost prematurely due to decay or injury, neighboring teeth may shift into the empty space, causing crowding and alignment issues. Space maintainers help prevent these complications by preserving the space and guiding the eruption of permanent teeth into their proper positions.

Benefits of Space Maintainers:

  • Prevents Misalignment: Space maintainers prevent neighboring teeth from drifting into the space left by a lost baby tooth, preserving proper alignment and preventing crowding.
  • Promotes Oral Health: By maintaining space for permanent teeth, space maintainers help prevent the need for orthodontic treatment in the future and promote optimal oral health.
  • Customized Treatment: Each space maintainer is custom-made to fit your child's mouth comfortably and effectively, ensuring optimal results and minimal discomfort.
  • Minimally Invasive: Space maintainer placement is a quick and minimally invasive procedure that can help avoid more extensive dental treatments down the road.

At Island Lake Dental, our experienced pediatric dentists specialize in providing gentle and effective dental care for children of all ages. We take a personalized approach to space maintainer treatment, carefully assessing your child's dental needs and designing a customized appliance to suit their unique smile.

Schedule an Appointment:

If your child has lost a baby tooth prematurely or you have concerns about their dental development, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with our friendly team at Island Lake Dental. Together, we can determine if a space maintainer is the right option for preserving your child's oral health and smile alignment.