Space Maintainers in Banff
A space maintainer is custom-made by a dentist using acrylic or metal material. It can be either removable or cemented in a child's mouth. Its purpose is to keep the space open to allow the permanent tooth to erupt and come into place.
Holding the place for permanent teeth.
A space maintainer is custom-made by a dentist using acrylic or metal material. It can be either removable or cemented in a child's mouth. Its purpose is to keep the space open to allow the permanent tooth to erupt and come into place.
Baby teeth do more than chew, they reserve space in the jaw for the adult teeth that follow. When a baby tooth is lost too early to decay, injury, or extraction, the neighbouring teeth can drift into the gap, leaving little or no room for the permanent tooth. A space maintainer prevents that drift and protects your child's long-term bite.
- Custom-made for each child by your Rocky Mountain Dental dentist
- Available in fixed (cemented) or removable designs
- Made from durable acrylic or stainless-steel material
- Removed once the permanent tooth begins to erupt
The benefits of a space maintainer.
Acting early avoids crowding, crooked permanent teeth, and the orthodontic work that often follows.
Prevents Crowding
Stops neighbouring teeth from tipping or drifting into the empty gap, preserving room for the adult tooth.
Protects the Bite
Maintains correct spacing across the arch so the bite continues to develop evenly.
Two Designs Available
Removable acrylic guards or fixed metal bands and loops, your dentist will recommend the best choice.
Saves Future Treatment
Often avoids the cost and time of orthodontic correction caused by lost spacing.
Comfortable to Wear
Designed to feel natural in the mouth so daily eating, talking and brushing are unaffected.
Built for Growing Mouths
Sized to the individual child and adjusted as they grow until the permanent tooth arrives.
What to expect at the appointment.
- 1
Exam & X-Ray
We examine the area, take a digital X-ray, and confirm a space maintainer is the right approach.
- 2
Impression
A quick impression of the teeth is taken so the lab can fabricate an appliance that fits perfectly.
- 3
Fitting
On the next visit, the maintainer is cemented into place, or fitted as a removable retainer.
- 4
Monitoring
We monitor the area at every regular checkup and remove the appliance as soon as the permanent tooth begins to erupt.
Related procedures patients ask about.
Protect your child's future smile.
Book a consultation to find out whether a space maintainer is right for your child.
