Space Maintainer
Keep the space open for adult teeth with custom devices that help prevent crowding and misalignment when baby teeth are lost early.
The Process
Your dentist examines the space, takes impressions or scans, and determines the best type of space maintainer—fixed (cemented bands and loops or arches) or removable. The device is placed and adjusted so it holds the space without causing discomfort.
The Results
With proper placement and care, space maintainers effectively preserve dental arch spacing. This helps adult teeth erupt properly and reduces the risk of more complicated orthodontic treatment later.
Care Tips After Placement
Maintain excellent oral hygiene; clean around the appliance carefully
Avoid sticky, hard foods that could dislodge or damage the maintainer
Keep regular checkups so the dentist can monitor the fit and remove the device when the adult tooth is ready to erupt
Why Choose Town Center Dental
We provide customized space maintainer solutions tailored to your child's needs. With precision lab work, patient-friendly designs, and careful follow-ups, our goal is to safeguard your child’s smile from early issues turning into bigger problems.
What is a Space Maintainer?
A space maintainer is an appliance—fixed or removable—that preserves the gap left by a prematurely lost baby tooth so that permanent teeth can erupt properly.
Benefits of Space Maintainers
Prevents adjacent teeth from drifting into the empty space, which helps avoid crowding or misalignment later.
Helps ensure that adult teeth have enough space to come in straight, reducing future orthodontic work.
Lessens risk of impacted or improperly erupting permanent teeth.
When It’s Recommended
If a primary (baby) tooth is lost early due to decay, injury, or extraction.
When the permanent tooth underneath is not yet ready to erupt.
When there is risk of neighboring or opposing teeth drifting into the space.
