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Space Maintainers in New York, NY
Appliances that hold the gap after a baby tooth is lost early, preventing neighboring teeth from shifting into the space.
Why space matters
Holding room for the permanent tooth
When a baby tooth is lost before the permanent tooth is ready to come in, the surrounding teeth can drift into the empty space. This can lead to crowding, misalignment, and orthodontic problems later.
A space maintainer is a small appliance that holds the gap open until the permanent tooth erupts on its own schedule. Dr. Veazie monitors the area at regular visits and removes the maintainer when the new tooth is ready.
PreventivePrevents shifting and future crowding
SimpleSmall appliance cemented in place
TemporaryRemoved when the permanent tooth erupts