Dental Appliances

Pediatric Dental Appliances: Expanders and Space Maintainers

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At our practice, we provide specialized dental appliances designed to support your child’s healthy smile development, including space maintainers and expansion appliances.

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Space Maintainers
When baby teeth are lost too early due to decay or injury, nearby teeth can shift and cause alignment problems for the incoming permanent teeth. Space maintainers act as placeholders, preserving the space needed for adult teeth to erupt properly. This helps reduce the chance of future orthodontic treatment like braces.

 

Fixed space maintainers — durable metal appliances attached to neighboring teeth, sometimes with an acrylic button for improved appearance in visible areas.

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Expansion Appliances
To correct issues like overbites or crossbites, or make space for adult teeth, we use custom-made expansion appliances that gently widen the dental arch, creating room for teeth to align correctly. These appliances can be placed inside or outside the teeth.

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Both appliances play an important role in guiding your child’s smile development toward a healthy, straight, and beautiful future.