Space maintainers are a crucial element in pediatric dentistry, particularly when a child prematurely loses a baby tooth. This treatment involves placing a custom-made appliance in the space left by the lost tooth, effectively preserving the gap for the permanent tooth to erupt in its rightful position. Dr. Matthew Gustafsson at Truckee Pediatric Dentistry specializes in this procedure, ensuring that your child's dental development remains on track. The space maintainer prevents neighboring teeth from drifting into the empty space, which could lead to crooked or crowded teeth in the future.
When a child loses a baby tooth earlier than expected, it can cause a domino effect of dental issues. The surrounding teeth may shift into the empty space, leading to alignment problems and potentially impeding the growth of the permanent tooth. A pediatric space maintainer is a preventive measure that safeguards your child's oral health. It holds the space open until the permanent tooth is ready to erupt, ensuring proper alignment and spacing. This can save your child from future orthodontic treatments and maintain their beautiful, healthy smile.
When a child loses a baby tooth earlier than expected, it can cause a domino effect of dental issues. The surrounding teeth may shift into the empty space, leading to alignment problems and potentially impeding the growth of the permanent tooth. A pediatric space maintainer is a preventive measure that safeguards your child's oral health. It holds the space open until the permanent tooth is ready to erupt, ensuring proper alignment and spacing. This can save your child from future orthodontic treatments and maintain their beautiful, healthy smile.
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Space maintainers can be either removable or fixed, depending on your child's specific needs.
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Pediatric space maintainers are a proactive approach to dental care. They prevent neighboring teeth from moving into the empty space, which could lead to a misaligned bite or crowded teeth. This early intervention can save your child from needing more extensive orthodontic treatments in the future.
Space maintainers help guide the permanent tooth into its correct position. By keeping the space open, they ensure that the permanent tooth has enough room to grow in properly. This supports your child's overall dental development and contributes to a healthy, well-aligned smile.
Each space maintainer is custom-made to fit your child's mouth perfectly. This ensures that it's comfortable and effective. Dr. Gustafsson takes great care in designing and fitting each appliance, prioritizing your child's comfort while achieving the desired results.
The first step involves a thorough examination of your child's mouth. Dr. Gustafsson will assess the condition of your child's teeth and determine whether a space maintainer is necessary. He'll explain the procedure in detail and answer any questions you may have.
Once it's determined that a space maintainer is needed, Dr. Gustafsson will take an impression of your child's mouth. This will be used to create a custom-fitted appliance. The type of space maintainer (removable or fixed) will depend on your child's specific needs and the location of the missing tooth.
When the space maintainer is ready, Dr. Gustafsson will carefully fit it into your child's mouth. He'll check that it's comfortable and functioning correctly, making any necessary adjustments. Regular check-ups will be scheduled to monitor the maintainer and the progress of the incoming permanent tooth.
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