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Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist in Staten Island, NY - Small World Dental

Space Maintainers

Fix your child's crowded teeth without braces.

Dental space maintainers are small plastic or metal appliances placed by our pediatric dentist in Staten Island that maintain spacing between teeth in order to allow permanent teeth to come in without overcrowding issues. 


If your child has lost a baby tooth earlier than expected from a circumstance like one of the following: 


  • An accident

  • An uncommon disease

  • Severe tooth decay

  • Or even when missing from birth


Then it may benefit them to use a space maintainer. 


What are the benefits?


Space maintainers can help your child reduce the probability of needing braces from our orthodontist in Staten Island later in life by avoiding issues like overcrowding. They can also help your child eat food in a more comfortable manner, for those who experience pain while eating. 


Pediatric Dentist Orthodontist Staten Island - Small World Dental
Pediatric Dentist Orthodontist Staten Island - Small World Dental
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