Space Maintainers at Helotes Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

At Helotes Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we focus on ensuring your child’s teeth develop properly. Space maintainers play a vital role in our preventive dental care, helping to keep your child's teeth in the correct alignment. Our board-certified pediatric dentists are dedicated to providing excellent dental care in a nurturing and friendly environment.

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What Are Space Maintainers?

Space maintainers are custom dental devices used to keep a gap open for permanent teeth when a baby tooth falls out prematurely. These devices prevent adjacent teeth from moving into the space, ensuring there is enough room for the permanent tooth to emerge correctly.

Benefits of Space Maintainers

Prevents Misalignment Space maintainers prevent nearby teeth from shifting into the gap left by a lost baby tooth, helping to avoid future orthodontic issues like crowding and misalignment.
Supports Natural Development By maintaining proper spacing, these devices support the healthy development of your child's jaw and teeth, promoting better oral function and health.
Custom-Made for Comfort Our space maintainers are tailored to fit comfortably in your child's mouth, providing effective support while being easy to wear.

Why Use Space Maintainers?

When a baby tooth is lost too early, other teeth can move into the empty space, causing problems for the incoming permanent tooth. This can lead to discomfort and may require complex orthodontic treatments later on. Space maintainers are simple, effective appliances that keep the space open, ensuring proper alignment as your child’s permanent teeth come in.

Our Space Maintainer Process

At Helotes Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we ensure a thorough process for fitting space maintainers:

Detailed Dental Exam and X-Rays
Our dentists conduct a comprehensive exam and take x-rays to assess your child's dental health and determine the necessity for a space maintainer. For more information, visit our preventive dentistry page.

Professional Teeth Cleaning
A professional cleaning is performed to ensure your child's teeth and gums are healthy before fitting the space maintainer. Learn more about our teeth cleaning services.

Custom-Fitting the Device
We custom-fit the space maintainer to your child's mouth for optimal comfort and effectiveness. The device is then securely placed to keep the space open for the permanent tooth.

Why Choose Helotes Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics?

Expert Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Poonam Shah and Dr. Kara Whittington are board-certified specialists with extensive experience in pediatric dental care, ensuring your child receives the highest quality treatment.

Welcoming and Child-Friendly Atmosphere

We strive to make dental visits a positive experience for children. Our office is designed to be welcoming and child-friendly, reducing anxiety and promoting comfort.

Advanced Dental Technology

We use the latest technology in dental care, from digital X-rays to modern sterilization techniques, ensuring the safest and most effective treatments for your child.

Book an Appointment Today!

Help your child maintain proper dental alignment with space maintainers at Helotes Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. Schedule an appointment with us today by calling (210) 880-2029 or visiting our contact page to book online.