- 1060 Maiden Choice Ln Arbutus, Maryland 21229
- Tues, Wed, Thurs: 8:30 - 5:00 pm | Fri: 8:30 - 2:30 pm
- (410) 204-4444
Space maintainers are dental appliances that hold open the space left when baby teeth are lost prematurely. At our Arbutus practice, Dr. Gupta uses space maintainers to prevent neighboring teeth from shifting into empty spaces where permanent teeth need to erupt.
Baby teeth serve important functions beyond chewing. They act as natural space maintainers, holding room in the jaw for permanent teeth developing below. When baby teeth are lost too early—from decay, trauma, or other reasons—neighboring teeth tend to drift into the empty space. This shifting blocks permanent teeth from erupting properly, causing crowding and requiring extensive orthodontic treatment later.
Space maintainers are simple, effective appliances that prevent these problems. They’re custom-made to fit your child’s mouth and maintain proper spacing until permanent teeth are ready to erupt naturally.
Candy Care Pediatric Dental provides protective appliances that preserve space for permanent teeth after early baby tooth loss. Dr. Garima Gupta prevents orthodontic problems with timely space maintenance.
Prevents Orthodontic Problems: Maintaining proper space prevents crowding that would require braces or other extensive orthodontic treatment.
Guides Proper Eruption: Permanent teeth erupt in correct positions when space is properly maintained.
Saves Money Long-Term: The cost of a space maintainer is far less than orthodontic treatment to correct crowding and misalignment.
Maintains Chewing Function: Space maintainers allow normal chewing patterns while preserving space.
Prevents Shifting: Neighboring teeth naturally drift toward gaps. Space maintainers prevent this problematic movement.
Supports Jaw Development: Proper spacing supports normal jaw growth and development.
Until the permanent tooth is ready to erupt—typically anywhere from months to a few years depending on your child’s age when the tooth was lost.
No. Placement is painless. Children may notice the appliance for the first few days but quickly adapt.
Neighboring teeth will likely shift into the gap, blocking the permanent tooth from proper eruption and causing orthodontic problems requiring braces.
Yes, but avoid very sticky or hard foods that could damage the appliance.
Most dental insurance plans cover space maintainers when medically necessary. We verify coverage before placement.
Prevent orthodontic problems with timely space maintenance at Candy Care Pediatric Dental in Arbutus. Dr. Gupta’s space maintainers protect proper tooth development.
