Space Maintainers for Children – Safe & Effective Tooth Preservation

Dental Care Center by Dr. Owais Ahmed & Associates | Karachi

What Are Space Maintainers?

A space maintainer is a small dental appliance used to hold the space open when a child loses a baby tooth earlier than expected. This helps ensure the adult tooth erupts in the correct position, preventing misalignment and future orthodontic problems.

Space maintainers are simple, safe, and customized for each child to guide healthy dental development.


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Why Your Child May Need a Space Maintainer

Children may require a space maintainer if they lose a tooth due to:

Early tooth loss

Tooth extraction due to decay

Injury or trauma

Congenital absence of a tooth


Without proper space maintenance, surrounding teeth can shift, leading to crowding, crooked teeth, and bite issues.


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Benefits of Space Maintainers

At Dental Care Center, we use high-quality, child-friendly appliances designed to ensure comfort and effectiveness.

✔ Prevents teeth from shifting into empty spaces
✔ Guides proper eruption of adult teeth
✔ Reduces future orthodontic needs
✔ Custom-made for comfort and perfect fit
✔ A quick, painless, child-friendly procedure


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Types of Space Maintainers We Offer

1. Fixed Space Maintainers

These remain in the mouth until the permanent tooth starts erupting.
Examples include:

Band-and-loop

Lingual holding arch

Crown and loop


2. Removable Space Maintainers

These look similar to retainers and are used for older children who can manage removable appliances responsibly.


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What to Expect During the Appointment

At Dental Care Center, our paediatric dental team ensures a smooth, stress-free experience:

1. Examination & X-ray to assess tooth eruption paths


2. Impressions and measurements of your child’s mouth


3. Custom-made appliance fabrication


4. Quick, painless placement of the maintainer


5. Follow-up appointments to monitor eruption progress




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After-Care Instructions

To ensure the best results:

Avoid sticky, chewy foods

Help your child maintain excellent brushing habits

Attend regular dental check-ups

Report any looseness or discomfort immediately



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Why Choose Dental Care Center for Your Child?

At Dental Care Center by Dr. Owais Ahmed & Associates, we provide:
⭐ Expert paediatric dental care
⭐ Gentle, comforting approach for children
⭐ Modern equipment and sterilization standards
⭐ Customized treatment planning
⭐ Affordable solutions

Your child’s smile deserves the right start—and space maintainers play a key role in healthy oral development.


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Book an Appointment

📍 Federal B Area
📍 Ali Habib Medical Centre (Naya Nazimabad)
📞 0331-2009020 | 021-36325050
🌐 www.dentalcare-center.com