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Space Maintainers

When a baby tooth is lost early for any reason, a space maintainer is fitted in its place to stop the neighbouring teeth from shifting into the gap and to keep room for the permanent tooth.

Space Maintainers

When a baby tooth is lost early for any reason, a space maintainer is fitted in its place to stop the neighbouring teeth from shifting into the gap and to keep room for the permanent tooth that will come. Space maintainers help prevent crowding of the teeth. The space maintainer needs to stay in the mouth until the permanent tooth comes through.