Space Maintainers Alexandria VA

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What Are Space Maintainers For Teeth?

At Alexandria Dental Spa, our professional dentist Alexandria understand the importance of maintaining proper tooth alignment and oral health. Space maintainers are dental appliances designed to preserve the spaces left by prematurely lost baby teeth. In addition, they help ensure that permanent teeth erupt correctly, maintaining the proper alignment of the dental arches.

When baby tooth is lost too early due to decay, traumatic injuries, or other reasons, neighboring teeth can shift into the space. Once permanent teeth emerge, this can lead to misalignment, crowding, or other orthodontic issues. Therefore, space maintainers are a preventive measure to maintain the necessary space until the permanent teeth come in.

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Did you know…

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Space maintainers can be used for both unilateral and bilateral tooth loss.

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What To Expect From Your Consultation

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Dental Examination

Our dentist will thoroughly examine your child's teeth and oral structures. X-rays or other diagnostic imaging may be taken to assess the position of the permanent teeth and determine the need for space maintainers.
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Treatment Plan

Our dentist will develop a personalized treatment plan based on the examination results. This will include recommendations for the type of space maintainer suitable for your child's needs.
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Customization

If a space maintainer is required, our dental team will take impressions of your child's teeth to create a custom-made appliance. The space maintainer will be designed to fit comfortably and securely in your child's mouth.
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Fitting and Instructions

Once the space maintainer is ready, we will schedule a fitting appointment. Our dentist will ensure that the appliance fits properly and provide detailed instructions on its care and maintenance.

Conditions That Space Maintainers Can Fix

Premature Baby Tooth Loss

When a baby tooth is lost too soon, space maintainers help preserve the space until the permanent tooth erupts naturally.

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Did you know…

Space maintainers can be removable or fixed appliances, depending on the specific case and the child's needs.

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