What is Space Maintainers?

Space Maintainers

When a child loses a baby tooth prematurely, it can cause alignment issues for the developing permanent teeth. At Lakshme Dental, we offer space maintainers to prevent neighboring teeth from shifting into the gap, ensuring proper spacing for permanent teeth to emerge. Our customized space maintainers are designed for comfort and effectiveness, guiding your child’s teeth into their correct positions. This preventive treatment helps avoid more complex orthodontic procedures in the future, promoting healthy dental development.

Benefits of Space Maintainers

Prevents misalignment of permanent teeth.
Maintains the natural spacing for proper dental growth.
Reduces the need for future orthodontic treatments.
Protects against jaw and bite issues caused by shifting teeth.
Custom-made for your child’s comfort and oral health.

Got Questions?

FAQ

A space maintainer is a dental appliance used to hold space for permanent teeth when a baby tooth is lost prematurely, preventing other teeth from shifting.

The space maintainer is typically worn until the permanent tooth is ready to erupt, which varies depending on the individual case.

Space maintainers are custom-made to fit comfortably in your child’s mouth, and any initial discomfort usually fades within a few days.

Yes, but it’s important to avoid sticky or hard foods that could dislodge or damage the space maintainer.

Regular brushing and flossing are crucial, and you should bring your child in for regular checkups to ensure the space maintainer is functioning properly.