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Space Maintainers at Tots to Teens Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
At Tots to Teens Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we understand the importance of maintaining proper dental alignment and spacing for your child's developing teeth. Space maintainers are a crucial part of our preventive dental services, designed to ensure your child's permanent teeth grow in correctly. Our team of board-certified pediatric dentists in San Antonio and surrounding areas is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care in a friendly and comforting environment.
What Are Space Maintainers?
Space maintainers are custom-made dental devices used to hold space for permanent teeth when a baby tooth is lost prematurely. They help prevent adjacent teeth from shifting into the empty space, ensuring that there is adequate room for the permanent tooth to emerge properly.
Benefits of Space Maintainers
What are space maintainers used for?
When a baby tooth is knocked out too early and the adult tooth underneath is not ready to grow in yet, it can cause orthodontic issues for the patient. Teeth tend to shift into empty spaces, and if this happens, the adult tooth may not have enough room to grow in properly or at all. This can cause a lot of discomfort for the patient, and it can require more advanced orthodontic treatments to fix. Space maintainers are simple oral appliances that hold space open for the adult tooth to grow in and prevent the other teeth from shifting, and they are easy to place and remove.
Our Space Maintainer Process
At Tots to Teens Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we follow a thorough process to ensure the best results for your child:
Why Choose Tots to Teens Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics?
Our team of experienced and board-certified pediatric dentists, including Dr. Poonam Shah, Dr. Kara Whittington, and Dr. Joanna Ayala, is dedicated to providing the highest quality care tailored to the unique needs of children in San Antonio and surrounding areas like Kerrville, Comfort, and Bandera.
We utilize the latest dental technology to provide the best care possible. From digital X-rays to advanced sterilization techniques, our commitment to modern technology ensures your child receives the safest and most effective treatments.
With multiple locations and flexible office hours, including evenings and weekends, we make it easy for you to access the care your child needs. Visit us in Kerrville, Comfort, Medina, Bandera, Mountain Home, and Fredericksburg.
Book an Appointment Today!
Ensure your child's teeth develop properly with space maintainers at Tots to Teens Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. Schedule an appointment with us today. Call us at your nearest location or visit our locations page to book online.
