Space Maintainers
What are space maintainers?
One of our main goals at General Dental 4 Kids is to promote the healthy growth of your child’s permanent teeth, especially after premature tooth loss. In fact, primary teeth or baby teeth are not just important for chewing and eating. They also maintain proper spacing in your mouth to help permanent teeth grow in as they should. If a primary tooth is lost prematurely, the permanent tooth can have trouble erupting from the gumline properly. Our capable dentists, Drs. Adams, Haws, and Pace, offer space maintainers to prevent this from happening. Custom made from steel and plastic for each individual smile, space maintainers prevent teeth from moving out of proper position, blocking the way for the permanent tooth to grow in. A space maintainer in Sierra Vista, Arizona is very similar to a dental retainer.
There are many types of space maintainers available, and we will determine what is best based on the tooth that has been lost. If your child has had a tooth knocked out or has lost a tooth because of infection, come visit our dental office to learn more about space maintainers. We believe that each stage of your child’s oral development is important in promoting a healthy, beautiful smile for a lifetime. Our dental team strives to ensure you and your child feel comfortable and become excited about your personalized dental treatment plan. We are excited to serve you and your entire family!
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