Treatment
Space Maintainers
Small appliances that hold space open after a baby tooth is lost early so the adult tooth has room to come in.
Also called: spacer, space maintainer for kids
Who Can Help with Space Maintainers?
- Pediatric Dentists
A dentist who cares for the teeth of infants, children and teenagers.
- Orthodontists
A dentist who straightens teeth and corrects bite problems with braces, clear aligners and retainers.
Where Practices List Space Maintainers
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Ann Arbor, MI (33)
- San Antonio, TX (22)
- Houston, TX (18)
- Phoenix, AZ (15)
- Vestavia, AL (9)
- Alpharetta, GA (8)
- Aurora, CO (8)
- Lincoln, NE (8)
- Birmingham, AL (7)
- Jacksonville, FL (7)
- Lawrence, KS (7)
- Statesboro, GA (7)
- Boulder, CO (6)
- Hood River, OR (6)
- New York, NY (5)
- Philadelphia, PA (5)
- Greenville, SC (4)
- Billings, MT (3)
- Cypress, TX (3)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about space maintainers and what is right for you.