When a baby tooth is lost too early, whether from injury or decay, nearby teeth can start to shift into the empty space before the permanent tooth is ready to come in. That shifting can lead to crowding problems down the road that are more complicated to fix later.
At Purple Tooth Dental, we place custom space maintainers to hold that spot open, giving the permanent tooth room to come in where it’s supposed to. It’s a small device that can help prevent a much bigger orthodontic problem later.
Dr. Jon Kaczmarski, DMD completed a pediatric dental residency with training in orthodontics and growth-related care, and he and our team also speak Spanish for families throughout Mount Holly.
Contact our office today to schedule a space maintainer consultation and help protect your child’s growing smile.
