Space Maintenance in Westlake, OH

Pediatric Dentistry

Primary (baby) teeth serve as space holders for succeeding permanent teeth. With the loss of a baby tooth, neighboring teeth start migrating into that vacant space, potentially leading to less space availability for the permanent tooth which is not ready to come in yet. This loss may lead to the need for extensive orthodontic treatment at a later age. A space maintainer is placed in that area to hold the space open so that the adult tooth can erupt in a more appropriate position.