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While it’s true that baby teeth are destined to fall out and be replaced by their adult counterparts, when they fall out too early, their absence can cause trouble down the line. Fortunately, space maintainers can keep your child’s teeth from shifting, so their smiles can continue to grow and develop as they should.
The first baby teeth start to fall out around the age of 6, and the last baby teeth fall out around the ages of 12-14.
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Early baby tooth loss makes it more likely that the adult teeth won’t erupt properly. This could negatively affect your child’s oral health as they grow and their jaws and teeth continue to develop throughout their childhood and teenage years.
If your child’s missing baby tooth causes a serious orthodontic issue, they may require braces or other orthodontic treatments to restore their oral health. Space maintainers are affordable, and virtually eliminate the risk of complications from a missing baby tooth.
With a space maintainer, you’ll know that your child’s oral health is protected, and that their adult teeth won’t have any trouble erupting as they grow. If you ask us, that’s worth every penny.
During the initial consultation, your dentist will help determine if a space maintainer is ideal for your child. First, Dr. Ying An will evaluate your little one’s dental arches, the empty tooth socket, surrounding teeth, and overall oral health. This helps her to get a picture of the kid’s dental needs.
Your pediatric dentist will take several digital scans to check the development of the project eruption. If your child’s permanent teeth are about to erupt, a space maintainer may not be recommended. A space maintainer may be necessary if the adult teeth have years to develop.
Once we decide on the best dental treatment method, we will secure the dental appliance (space maintainer) between the adjacent teeth. Once it has been fixed, the dentist will find a proper fit to guarantee maximum comfort.
You will need to book regular appointments to monitor the progress. Ultimately, the dentist will remove the space maintainer as the permanent teeth erupt.
A space maintainer can help create room for incoming permanent teeth. Besides, maintainers offer a painless way to keep adjacent teeth in the proper position. If you delay space maintenance treatment, you can incur significant oral surgery or orthodontic care costs.
Want to book an appointment for space maintenance? Contact us online or call (440) 273-8104 to speak with one of our professional dentists.
Space maintainers are an ideal teeth treatment for any child experiencing tooth loss. However, a space maintainer may not be necessary if your child’s adult tooth is about to erupt. Contact us for assistance if you are unsure if the maintainer is appropriate for your child.
When fitted professionally, space maintainers should not cause pain. However, your child can feel some discomfort for the first few days. Once they are accustomed to the feel of the space maintainer, they will almost forget if they have the appliance.
Your child should brush and floss daily to prevent cavities from building around the space maintainer. They should also avoid chewing gum or taking hard and sticky foods. It is also inappropriate for your child to pull the space maintainer with their tongue, fingers, or other objects.
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