Space Maintainers for Children
Custom space maintainers in Dubai for selected children who lose a baby tooth before the permanent replacement is ready to erupt.
What Is a Space Maintainer?
A space maintainer is a fixed or removable appliance used in selected children after the early loss of a baby tooth. It helps preserve space for the developing permanent tooth and may reduce unwanted movement of nearby teeth.
Not every prematurely lost baby tooth requires an appliance. The decision depends on the tooth involved, the child’s age, dental development, available space and expected eruption of the permanent tooth.
Assessment and Fitting
The dentist examines the area and may recommend an X-ray to check the developing permanent tooth. A scan or impression is taken when a custom appliance is required.
After fitting, the appliance must be checked periodically. It may need adjustment or removal as permanent teeth erupt and the mouth grows.
Caring for a Space Maintainer
Brush around the appliance carefully and avoid pulling it with fingers or the tongue. Sticky or very hard foods may loosen or damage some designs. Contact the clinic if the appliance becomes loose, breaks or causes persistent irritation.
Book a Child Dental Assessment
Request an appointment in City Walk, Dubai, after the early loss of a baby tooth.
Next step
Start with a consultation.
We examine, explain what we see, and recommend the least invasive option that works — with a written plan and price before anything begins.
Request an appointment
Common questions
Questions about this treatment.
City Walk, Dubai
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Tuesday to Sunday, 12:00 to 20:00. Tell us what is bothering you and we will tell you, honestly, what it will take to fix it.