Space Maintainers
Blossom Pediatric Dentistry centers its operations in offering effective and gentle dental treatments to children of all ages. Among the services we provide is space maintainers, which is a very important treatment that we give to protect the smile of your child following the premature loss of teeth. In need of space maintainers in the Upper East Side, New York, our certified pediatric dentists will be available to make sure that the oral development of your child is on the right track.
What Are Space Maintainers?
At Blossom Pediatric Dentistry, we design space maintainers that comfortably fit your child’s mouth and assist in shaping their permanent teeth in the right position. Our pediatric specialists achieve the process with ease and stress-free, which makes the child comfortable throughout the process.
Reasons Your Child May Need a Space Maintainer
- One of the baby's teeth was lost earlier than expected.
- You can tell some shifting or crowding of nearby teeth.
- Your dentist suggests that you maintain space between teeth for permanent teeth which have not yet erupted.
Types of Space Maintainers We Offer
At Blossom Pediatric Dentistry in the Upper East Side, New York, we provide variety of space maintainers based on the needs of your child, and they are:
- Fixed Space Maintainers: These are cemented there and remain in the mouth of the child until the permanent tooth is ready to erupt.
- Removable Space Maintainers: These are similar to orthodontic retainers and they may be removed for cleaning or eating.
The Process of Space Maintainers
- Consultation and Examination: We examine the oral health of your child to determine if a space maintainer is needed.
- Custom Design: An impression of your child's mouth is made, to create a perfectly fitting appliance.
- Placement: When ready we carefully place the space maintainer and ensure it fits well and is secure.
- Follow-Up Care: With regular follow ups in place, the maintainer remains in place and your child's permanent teeth erupt as expected.