Space Maintainers in Chestermere
Keeping your child's smile on track for healthy development
Overview
Understanding Space Maintainers
When a child loses a baby tooth prematurely, a space maintainer helps preserve the gap for the permanent tooth to come in properly. At Dawson Landing Dental in Chestermere, we custom-fit space maintainers to keep your child's teeth properly aligned during their development, preventing future orthodontic issues and ensuring a healthy, well-spaced smile.
Why It Matters
The benefits of Space Maintainers
Why Space Maintainers Are Important
Baby teeth serve as natural placeholders for permanent teeth. When a baby tooth is lost too early — due to decay, injury, or other factors — the neighboring teeth can drift into the empty space. This shifting can cause the permanent tooth to come in crooked, become impacted, or lead to crowding that requires extensive orthodontic treatment later. A space maintainer holds the gap open until the permanent tooth is ready to erupt, ensuring it has the room it needs to come in straight and in the correct position.
Types of Space Maintainers
There are several types of space maintainers, and our dentists will recommend the right option based on your child's age, the location of the missing tooth, and their dental development. Fixed space maintainers are cemented onto adjacent teeth and remain in place until the permanent tooth erupts. Common types include band-and-loop maintainers (for single missing teeth) and lingual arch maintainers (for multiple missing teeth). Removable space maintainers, which look similar to a retainer, may be used for older children who can be relied upon to wear them consistently. Each is custom-made for a comfortable, secure fit.
Caring for Your Child's Space Maintainer
Proper care of a space maintainer is important to ensure it functions effectively until the permanent tooth erupts. Encourage your child to avoid sticky, chewy foods like gum, caramel, and taffy that can dislodge or damage the appliance. Hard foods should also be avoided. Your child should continue brushing and flossing regularly, paying special attention to cleaning around the maintainer. Regular dental check-ups allow us to monitor the space maintainer and the progress of the incoming permanent tooth, and we will remove the maintainer once the permanent tooth is ready to come in.
Why Choose Us
Why choose us for Space Maintainers in Chestermere
Custom-Fitted for Comfort
Every space maintainer is individually crafted to fit your child's mouth precisely, ensuring comfort and effectiveness.
Preventing Future Problems
Space maintainers are a proactive approach that can prevent costly and time-consuming orthodontic treatment down the road.
Child-Friendly Care
Our team has extensive experience working with children and makes every visit positive and stress-free.
Regular Monitoring
We monitor your child's space maintainer and dental development at every check-up to ensure everything stays on track.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Meet Our Dentist
Dr. Tanya Khattra
General Dentist
With over a decade of experience, Dr. Khattra earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S) from the University of Texas Health Science Centre at San Antonio. She offers comprehensive general dentistry for the whole family, tailored to each patient's unique needs.
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