Did your child lose a baby tooth earlier than expected? It might seem like no big deal but that tiny gap could cause big trouble if left unmanaged.
At Summirow Dental Hospital, our experts use space maintainers to gently preserve the space needed for adult teeth to grow properly helping prevent orthodontic issues down the line.
Space maintainers are small, custom-made dental appliances designed to hold the space left behind by a prematurely lost baby tooth. They prevent neighboring teeth from drifting into the empty space, which can block permanent teeth from coming in the right way.
Think of them as placeholders quietly doing their job until nature is ready to bring in the next tooth.
Children may lose baby teeth early due to:
If this happens before the permanent tooth is ready to erupt, a space maintainer ensures that the surrounding teeth don’t shift, avoiding:
At Summirow Dental, we customize each space maintainer based on your child’s age, dental condition, and the location of the missing tooth.
A pediatric dentist examines your child’s teeth and takes an X-ray to assess spacing and timing for the erupting permanent tooth.
An impression is taken, and a custom space maintainer is designed to suit your child’s oral structure.
Once ready, the appliance is gently placed, adjusted, and cemented (if fixed).
Regular follow-ups are scheduled to monitor eruption and remove the maintainer when no longer needed.
Fact: Baby teeth play a critical role in guiding permanent teeth and should be preserved when possible.
Fact: They’re custom-made for comfort and are easy for kids to adjust to.
Fact: Only early loss (before natural shedding age) of certain teeth requires it. Your dentist will guide you.
Early tooth loss doesn’t have to mean future trouble. With timely space maintenance, we help your child avoid complex dental treatments and support their natural oral development.
Schedule a consultation and safeguard your little one’s smile.
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