If your child has had a baby tooth pulled, we may recommend placing a space maintainer to maintain the space needed for the permanent teeth developing behind the scenes. Prematurely losing a tooth may cause the neighboring teeth to shift, potentially resulting in crooked teeth or a crowded mouth. Placing a space maintainer will help safeguard your child's smile and oral health.
Keeping your child's teeth healthy will prevent damage that can ultimately lead to tooth extraction. Start oral hygiene practices at a very young age. Even babies and toddlers need to have their teeth cleaned. Be sure to schedule your child's dental exam and cleaning twice a year. That will allow us to identify any issues in their early stages when easiest to treat.