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Space Maintainers in Edmonton, AB

Professional space maintainer services designed to support your child’s dental development.

We offer space maintainers in Edmonton, also known as kids’ orthodontic spacers and pediatric dental appliances, designed to support your child’s dental growth, with the goal of maintaining space for adult teeth and helping address potential future concerns.

Designed to Help Address Crowding Concerns
May Help Support Proper Alignment
Intended to Support Healthy Growth
May Help Reduce Need for Extensive Braces

What Are Space Maintainers?

Space maintainers are dental devices that hold open the space left by a lost baby tooth, designed to help prevent nearby teeth from shifting. This is intended to provide enough room for permanent teeth to come in properly. They’re especially useful when a child loses a tooth prematurely due to decay or injury, designed to help address alignment issues that may reduce the need for future orthodontic treatments.

The Benefits of Space Maintainers

Alignment Support

Space maintainers are designed to help support proper tooth alignment, which may help address overcrowding concerns and potentially reduce the need for more extensive treatments later on.

Developmental Guidance

By maintaining space, these appliances are designed to help guide the eruption of permanent teeth, with the goal of supporting proper positioning.

Baby Tooth Protection

When a child loses a baby tooth too early, space maintainers are designed to help prevent the surrounding teeth from shifting into the gap, which may help address dental problems down the road.

Preventive Care Focus

Using space maintainers as a preventive measure may help you avoid higher costs and more complex orthodontic treatments in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are space maintainers and why does my child need them?

Space maintainers are dental appliances designed to keep the space open for adult teeth to grow in properly. If a child loses a baby tooth prematurely, these devices are designed to help prevent nearby teeth from shifting into the gap, supporting the goal of allowing permanent teeth to emerge correctly.

How long will my child need to wear space maintainers?

The duration of wear depends on your child’s individual dental development. Typically, space maintainers are worn until the permanent teeth start to emerge, which can take anywhere from several months to a few years.

Are space maintainers painful for children?

Generally no, space maintainers are designed to be comfortable. Some children may experience mild discomfort as they adjust, but this typically goes away after a few days.

Can space maintainers be adjusted?

Yes, space maintainers can be adjusted as needed to accommodate your child’s changing dental needs and growth patterns.

Are there any alternatives to space maintainers?

In some cases, orthodontic treatments like braces may be an alternative. However, space maintainers are often a commonly used solution for supporting your child’s dental development.

Do space maintainers require special care or cleaning?

Yes, it’s important to keep the space maintainer clean by brushing and flossing around it carefully. Avoid sticky or hard foods that can dislodge or damage the appliance. Your dentist will provide instructions tailored to your child’s device.

What happens if my kids' orthodontic spacers comes loose or breaks?

If a space maintainer becomes loose or breaks, contact your dentist immediately. Leaving it untreated could allow other teeth to shift, which may affect the purpose of the appliance.

Are there different types of kids' orthodontic spacers?

Yes, there are fixed and removable space maintainers. The choice depends on your child’s age, the location of the missing tooth, and your dentist’s recommendation for an appropriate solution.

Professional Space Maintainer Services for Children in Edmonton

At Harvest Pointe Dental in Edmonton, AB, we specialize in pediatric dental appliances including custom space maintainers and kids’ orthodontic spacers designed to support your child’s dental development. When a baby tooth is lost prematurely, our space maintainers are designed to help address crowding and misalignment concerns, which may help reduce the need for extensive orthodontic treatment later. With personalized care, we aim to support your child’s dental growth. Contact Harvest Pointe Dental today to schedule a consultation to learn more about how space maintainers may benefit your child’s oral development.

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