A space maintainer is an appliance that is custom-made by Dr. Olga Ortuzar here at Children’s Dental Center in acrylic or metal material. It can be either removable or cemented in a child’s mouth. Its purpose is to keep the space open to allow the permanent tooth to erupt and come into place. Baby teeth are important to the development of the teeth, jaw bones and muscles and help to guide permanent teeth into position when baby teeth are lost.
Children may need space maintainers if they lose a tooth early or have a baby (primary) tooth extracted due to dental decay. If both of these issues are the case, it is important to know the benefits of using a space maintainer and how it can help support your child’s dental health. If a space is not maintained, then teeth can shift into the open space and orthodontic treatment may be required. Once the space maintainer is made by Dr. Olga Ortuzar, it may take the child a few days to get accustomed to wearing the appliance whether it is removable or fixed.
There are various types of space maintainers, and in some cases more than one technique may be tried. With the proper treatment and home care, together we can maintain your child’s dental health. To learn more about our space maintainers and other services offered at Children’s Dental Center visit www.childrensdentalcenter.net for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Olga Ortuzar in Everett, WA, call 425-355-1136.
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