Space maintainer

Dental space maintainers are devices used to leave enough space open for permanent teeth to grow in after baby teeth are lost prematurely. While it might not seem like a big problem at first, not taking care of a gap can lead to expensive problems down the road.

How do space maintainers work?

A space maintainer for the upper jaw when primary molar teeth are lost on both sides. Two metal bands are joined across the palate and are attached to the teeth with a rigid wire. This appliance is custom-made using an impression of the child's teeth. It's effective at preventing the teeth from moving forward.