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Protecting Smiles In Progress
Space Maintainers
We create space maintainers that are both comfortable and effective, giving young smiles the best chance to grow in healthy alignment. They can be fixed or removable – guiding proper development and ensuring there’s enough space for adult teeth to come in correctly. Dr Barva will let you know if a space maintainer is recommended for your child – and will guide you through how to care for it properly to get the best results.
Why a space maintainer might be needed
Space maintainers are typically used when a baby tooth is lost early or needs to be removed. Without one, nearby teeth can shift into the gap, causing crowding or misalignment as adult teeth come through.
How long are they worn?
Most children wear a space maintainer until the adult tooth is ready to erupt — this varies depending on age and the specific tooth involved. Dr Barva will monitor progress during routine appointments.
Are they uncomfortable?
Space maintainers are designed to be low-profile and comfortable. It may take a day or two to adjust, but most children adapt quickly.
How should it be cared for?
Good brushing and regular check-ups are important. If the appliance is removable, it should be cleaned daily. Avoid sticky or hard foods that could loosen or damage it.
What happens if it's lost, loose or damaged?
Contact us if your child’s space maintainer is lost, loose or damaged. Leaving it in place when it’s not functioning properly can affect tooth positioning.
Protecting Smiles In Progress
Space Maintainers
We create space maintainers that are both comfortable and effective, giving young smiles the best chance to grow in healthy alignment. They can be fixed or removable – guiding proper development and ensuring there’s enough space for adult teeth to come in correctly. Dr Barva will let you know if a space maintainer is recommended for your child – and will guide you through how to care for it properly to get the best results.
Why a space maintainer might be needed
Space maintainers are typically used when a baby tooth is lost early or needs to be removed. Without one, nearby teeth can shift into the gap, causing crowding or misalignment as adult teeth come through.
How long are they worn?
Most children wear a space maintainer until the adult tooth is ready to erupt — this varies depending on age and the specific tooth involved. Dr Barva will monitor progress during routine appointments.
Are they uncomfortable?
Space maintainers are designed to be low-profile and comfortable. It may take a day or two to adjust, but most children adapt quickly.
How should it be cared for?
Good brushing and regular check-ups are important. If the appliance is removable, it should be cleaned daily. Avoid sticky or hard foods that could loosen or damage it.
What happens if it's lost, loose or damaged?
Contact us if your child’s space maintainer is lost, loose or damaged. Leaving it in place when it’s not functioning properly can affect tooth positioning.
Smiles In Progress
Space Maintainers
At MB Orthodontics, we create space maintainers that are both comfortable and effective, giving young smiles the best chance to grow in healthy alignment.
Why a Space maintainer might be needed
Space maintainers are typically used when a baby tooth is lost early or needs to be removed. Without one, nearby teeth can shift into the gap, causing crowding or misalignment as adult teeth come through.
How long are they worn?
Most children wear a space maintainer until the adult tooth is ready to erupt — this varies depending on age and the specific tooth involved. Dr Barva will monitor progress during routine appointments.
Are they uncomfortable?
Space maintainers are designed to be low-profile and comfortable. It may take a day or two to adjust, but most children adapt quickly.
How should it be cared for?
Good brushing and regular check-ups are important. If the appliance is removable, it should be cleaned daily. Avoid sticky or hard foods that could loosen or damage it.
What happens if it's lost, loose or damaged?
Contact us if your child’s space maintainer is lost, loose or damaged. Leaving it in place when it’s not functioning properly can affect tooth positioning.
They can be fixed or removable – guiding proper development and ensuring there’s enough space for adult teeth to come in correctly.
Dr Barva will let you know if a space maintainer is recommended for your child – and will guide you through how to care for it properly to get the best results.
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