Baby teeth do more than just help your child chew; they act as a guide for the permanent adult teeth waiting underneath. If a baby tooth is lost prematurely—due to severe decay or an accident—the adjacent teeth may drift into the empty space.
When this happens, there won't be enough room for the adult tooth to erupt properly, leading to crooked or crowded teeth. A space maintainer is a custom-made appliance that holds the space open until the permanent tooth is ready to erupt.
Custom Space Maintainers Available