Space Maintainers
Prevent More Dental Work Later
Preserve Your Child’s Smile with Space Maintainers in Houston
Losing a baby tooth too soon may not sound like a big deal. However, when your child's tooth falls out prematurely, it can cause their nearby teeth to move out of place. This happens because the permanent tooth isn't ready to erupt yet. That's why space maintainers in Houston are so beneficial.
Baby teeth play a vital role in your child's future smile. They leave room for adult teeth to come in correctly and prevent overcrowding and alignment issues that could require expensive orthodontic treatment later. Healthy baby teeth also help your child feel confident as they grow. They set the stage for good oral health that lasts a lifetime.
Schedule an appointment at Paul Lee, DDS. We're open as early as 7:30 a.m.
Give Your Child a Healthy Smile
Baby teeth do more than help your child chew and speak. They protect your child's future smile and overall health in important ways.
Save Money
Protecting baby teeth may help you avoid costly braces and orthodontic treatments as your child grows older.
Feel Comfortable
A healthy smile helps your child feel good when playing, learning, and making friends at school.
Boost Confidence
Early dental visits teach your child that caring for their smile is easy, fun, and worth celebrating.
Keep Your Child’s Teeth in the Proper Place
There are many causes of premature tooth loss. If your child hasn't been to the dentist regularly, severe tooth decay can lead to a tooth falling out too soon. It can also be a result of an accident that happens while they play sports or on the playground. Whatever the cause, we're happy to help maintain the proper alignment of your child's teeth.
Space maintainers are custom-made oral appliances that preserve the gap left by the tooth falling out too soon. This prevents nearby teeth from shifting out of place, which is the trigger for many teeth alignment problems. There are numerous benefits from this orthodontic option:
- Prevents Crooked Teeth - Baby teeth hold the spot for adult teeth. If a baby tooth falls out before the adult tooth is ready, it leaves a gap in your child's smile. A space maintainer holds the gap, so the adult tooth can erupt correctly.
- Improves Oral Function - Alignment issues can cause difficulties with chewing and speaking. It can also trigger jaw pain later down the road. Preserving proper bite alignment helps your child avoid these issues.
- Avoids Extensive Orthodontics Later - Catching space loss early is simpler and less expensive than correcting crowded or rotated adult teeth years down the road. You save money with space maintainers as a result.
Call 713-574-1414 for space maintainers in Houston.
Frequently Asked Questions About Space Maintainers
What are space maintainers?
Space maintainers are early orthodontic treatment for children that can either reduce or eliminate the need for full braces later on. If your child loses a tooth too soon, the space maintainer holds the space to allow the adult tooth to come in without trouble. If your child has lost a tooth, we'll examine them to determine if this treatment would benefit them.
