No matter the situation, space maintainers can resolve the concerns associated with improper growth.
When a child loses a baby tooth too early, this situation can create troubles when it comes to the spacing and growth of the teeth. Eventually, baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, but if that doesn’t happen right away, your child may end up with teeth that don’t grow in correctly. One solution to this common problem is adding space maintainers, which are oral appliances that help to maintain the space left by a lost tooth.
There are many reasons why your child may have lost a baby tooth before it was time. Perhaps they experienced some type of trauma, causing the tooth to fall out. Maybe the tooth was decaying, requiring removal to prevent spread. No matter the situation, space maintainers can resolve the concerns associated with improper growth.
At Smile Cove Pediatric Dental, we can place space maintainers for patients located throughout the Tampa, Florida area. We work with children of all ages, providing comprehensive dental care to protect their oral health today and in the future. You can rely on us to determine when space maintainers are necessary to prevent the surrounding teeth from overcrowding or shifting into the space left by a baby tooth loss. After the permanent tooth shows signs of coming in, we will remove the space maintainer and allow the growth to occur.
During regular dental examinations, we can perform thorough assessments to determine whether space maintainers are the right treatment option. Contact our office to schedule an appointment today. We look forward to caring for and treating your children.