Space maintainers hold open the empty space left by a lost tooth. They steady the remaining teeth, preventing movement until the permanent tooth takes its natural position in the jaw. Its more affordable -- and easier on your child -- to keep teeth in normal positions with a space maintainer than to move them back in place with orthodontic treatment.
How to Maintain the Appliance:
- Please see to it that appliance/ appliance area is kept clean.
- In case of breakage of the appliance or any disturbance please bring the child immediately to the dentist.
- Bring the child once in 6 months to the dentist for periodic check up.
- The space maintainer has to be removed; teeth checked and should be fluoride treated every 6 months
How to Maintain the Appliance:
- Please see to it that appliance/ appliance area is kept clean.
- In case of breakage of the appliance or any disturbance please bring the child immediately to the dentist.
- Bring the child once in 6 months to the dentist for periodic check up.
- The space maintainer has to be removed; teeth checked and should be fluoride treated every 6 months
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A baby tooth usually stays in until a permanent tooth underneath pushes it out and takes its place. Unfortunately, some children lose a baby tooth too soon. A tooth might be knocked out accidentally or removed because of dental disease. When a tooth is lost too early, your pediatric dentist may recommend a space maintainer to prevent future space loss and dental problems.
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Baby teeth are important to your child's present and future dental health. They encourage normal development of the jaw bones and muscles. They save space for the permanent teeth and guide them into position. Remember: Some baby teeth are not replaced until a child is 12 or 14 years old.
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If a baby tooth is lost too soon, the teeth beside it may tilt or drift into the empty space. Teeth in the other jaw may move up or down to fill the gap. When adjacent teeth shift into the empty space, they create a lack of space in the jaw for the permanent teeth. So, permanent teeth are crowded and come in crooked. If left untreated, the condition may require extensive orthodontic treatment.
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