Space Maintainers
Fixed and removable space maintainers from Dr. Raptis to protect permanent tooth development.
A small dental appliance that holds open the space left by a lost or extracted baby tooth, so the permanent tooth can come in correctly.
Dr. Raptis fits a custom fixed or removable space maintainer designed for your child's mouth.
Without a space maintainer, neighboring teeth can drift into the empty space, causing crowding and orthodontic problems later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about space maintainers.
Children in New Boston, NH who have lost a baby tooth earlier than expected, whether to decay, trauma, or other causes.
A scan or impression, then placement at a follow up visit. Children adjust quickly.
Two visits, each about 20 to 30 minutes.
Regular checkups let us monitor the space maintainer and the permanent tooth coming in.
No real recovery. Children may feel the appliance for a day or two.
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Family and pediatric dentistry in New Boston, NH with Dr. Mejia, DMD and Dr. Raptis, DMD. We are accepting new patients.