Pediatric Dentistry

Question 1

Is the installation of a space maintainer
for the teeth painful?

Accepted Answer

The spacer does not push or move any teeth, as in orthodontic treatment, but is placed to preserve the position of the extracted tooth, and therefore it is not painful. Children quickly get used to its presence, although they may initially suffer from bleeding gums.

Question 2

How long does the space maintainer stay in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

The presence of the spacer remains within the mouth until the permanent teeth grow over the bone or until the erupting tooth pushes them out of place.

Question 3

What are the cases recommended by orthodontists and children to put a spacer for the teeth?

Accepted Answer

It is important to see a dental specialist for consultation about the time to use the distance keeper in children, as soon as any milk tooth is lost earlier than the time of its natural fall, especially in the back teeth, where the empty space is sufficient for the eruption of permanent teeth and their appearance is few.

Question 4

Is the decision to install a space maintainer important?

Accepted Answer

Of course, when the early extraction of milk teeth due to decay or injury, the adjacent teeth will move towards the empty place, thus impeding the development of the posterior tooth.

When the retainer is installed, this will help keep the extraction site empty until the permanent molar grows in its correct place.

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