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Dental Space
Management for Children

Dental space management is ensuring there is adequate space between teeth. This is crucial to keep teeth free of cavities, as it’s harder to clean between teeth that are crowded or misaligned. Dental space management also ensures your child has healthy jawbones, great gums, and properly functioning facial muscles.

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Additional Protection

Fluoride varnish can reverse a cavity in the early stage by remineralizing the tooth. It is only a part of maintaining oral health care, along with brushing and a nutritious diet. Fluoride varnish treatments are recommended two to four times a year for children.

The Safety of Fluoride Varnish

Pediatric dentists only use a small amount of fluoride varnish and it isn't swallowed. It is safe for use on teeth and dentists globally use it to prevent tooth decay in children.

The Treatment

A pediatric dentist uses a small brush to paint fluoride varnish on the sides and tops of every tooth. It starts sticky but hardens. It will be brushed off with regular brushing in four to 12 hours. There is no pain and no shots. The treatment only takes a few minutes.

Space Management for Kids

We Love Children

Experienced Experts

We know how to help children in oral care which builds trust with them and you. We provide customized care for each patient and understand each child is unique.

It's Fun

Our office is safe but also fun! It's filled with things like TVs and games. We even have ice cream and a prize wheel to help your child enjoy dental visits.

No Stress

We believe a stress-free child during dental visits makes stress-free parents. You will know that your child will not experience dental fears or trauma during their visits because we know how to work with these little ones to put them at ease.

Convenience

We're here to accommodate your schedule with available appointments before and after school and on weekends.

New Tech

Our treatments use the latest technology that makes routine visits go faster and with less discomfort. They achieve better results than conventional treatments too.

Community Support

We love our community and engage with it through participation in community events and partnerships with local schools.

Space Maintainers for Children FAQs

What are space maintainers for children?
Space maintainers for children are small devices that fill the space when a baby tooth is lost too early. They allow the permanent tooth to grow correctly and prevent it from being crooked.
Why would my child need a space maintainer?
Children sometimes lose baby teeth before permanent teeth are ready to erupt. A space maintainer prevents nearby teeth from shifting into the gap.
What types of space maintainers are available?
We have four types of space maintainers. The unilateral space maintainers are used for single missing baby teeth. It works similar to a bridge. Crown and loop space maintainers use a dental crown over an existing tooth to support the space maintainer. Lingual space maintainers are used for multiple missing teeth and distal shoe space maintainers are inserted into the gum line to create enough space for an erupting tooth.
How is a space maintainer placed?
It’s a simple procedure. The dentist uses an existing nearby tooth, makes impressions, and fits the device in with the nearby tooth supporting it.
Are space maintainers removable?
Some space maintainers are fixed by being cemented in place, while others are removable.
How long will my child need to wear a space maintainer?
It depends. We monitor to see when the permanent tooth is ready to erupt. The space maintainers are worn until the adult tooth is ready to grow.
How should I care for my child’s space maintainer?
Regular brushing and flossing are essential to maintain oral hygiene. Clean removable space maintainers daily with mild soap and warm water. Your child will need to stop eating sticky or hard foods while wearing the device.
How do I know if my child needs a space maintainer?
Watch to see when your child loses baby teeth. Consult your pediatric dentist if you don’t see permanent teeth coming in or if your child is under 6 years old when they start losing baby teeth.
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