Space Maintainers In Bell Gardens
Space Maintainers
What They Are?
Space maintainers are dental appliances that are used to hold and maintain space for permanent teeth that are yet to emerge or have been extracted.
They are typically recommended for children, as their primary teeth play a crucial role in guiding the permanent teeth into their correct positions.
How do space maintainers
Work?
When a child’s baby tooth (primary tooth) is lost before the permanent tooth is ready to emerge, the surrounding teeth can shift and fill in the gap. This can lead to crowding, misalignment, and other dental problems.
A space maintainer helps prevent this from happening by keeping the space open until the permanent tooth is ready to emerge. This ensures proper tooth alignment and prevents the need for more extensive orthodontic treatment in the future.
Types of Space Maintainers
Removable Space Maintainers
These are the most common type of space maintainers and are usually made of acrylic. They can be easily removed for cleaning and are often recommended for children who are not yet able to properly clean their teeth.
Fixed Space Maintainers
Fixed space maintainers are attached to the teeth using dental cement and are not removable. They are typically made of stainless steel and are more durable than removable space maintainers.
Emergency Care
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Getting a Space Maintainer
What to expect
Examination
Once the space maintainer has been created, it will be fitted onto the prepared teeth. The dentist will ensure that it fits properly and make any necessary adjustments.
Preparing The Teeth
Once the type of space maintainer has been determined, your Bell gardens children’s dentist will prepare your child’s teeth by cleaning them and shaping them to receive the appliance.
Taking Impressions
Next, the dentist will take impressions of the teeth to create a custom-fitted space maintainer that will fit snugly over the prepared teeth.
Fitting The Space Maintainers
Once the space maintainer has been created, it will be fitted onto the prepared teeth. The dentist will ensure that it fits properly and make any necessary adjustments.
Follow-up
After the space maintainers are installed, regular follow-up appointments will be necessary to ensure that they are working properly and to monitor the patient’s progress.
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