Pediatric Dental Space Maintenance in Toronto
Dental Space Maintenance for Kids in Toronto
Preserve space for permanent teeth with custom space maintainers after early tooth loss.
Space maintainers are dental appliances used when a child’s tooth is lost too early. These devices help prevent space loss by keeping the gap open for the permanent tooth to erupt properly. Space maintainers are cemented into your child’s mouth and can be easily removed when the adult tooth is ready to come in.
What to Expect
During a space maintainer appointment, our pediatric dentist will:
- Assess the need for a space maintainer
- Custom-fit and place the space maintainer
- Provide instructions for care and maintenance
Benefits
Space maintainers ensure proper dental development by preventing space loss and guiding the eruption of permanent teeth.
Post Operative Care
Maintain your child’s dental spacing with our space maintainer care instructions. Follow guidelines on diet, oral hygiene, and appliance handling to ensure proper fit and prevent dental issues. For detailed care steps, please read our Space Maintainer Care Instructions below.
FAQ
Space maintainers are recommended when a child loses a tooth prematurely to maintain proper spacing for permanent teeth.
The space maintainer will be worn until the permanent tooth is ready to erupt, which varies for each child.
Space maintainers are designed to be comfortable and should not cause any pain. Your child may need a short adjustment period.
Maintain good oral hygiene and avoid sticky or hard foods that can dislodge the device. Regular dental check-ups are also important.
Yes, but it is recommended to wear a mouthguard during sports to protect the space maintainer and surrounding teeth.
