Space Maintainers

Baby teeth are not just used for chewing. Each one also serves as a framework for the formation of the permanent tooth that will eventually replace it. Early tooth loss can lead to space limitation and impaction of the permanent teeth. The earlier the tooth is lost, the higher the possibility of space loss.

The baby tooth is the ideal space maintainer, and every step must be taken to preserve these teeth intact or to restore them if they are decaying. When a tooth must be extracted, space maintainers can be utilized to keep the space open for the permanent tooth.