Michael J. Neary DDS, PC
480-949-8070
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Preventive Care
Space Maintainers
Are space maintainers really necessary?
Yes. Often when a baby tooth is lost prematurely, the teeth behind the empty space will move and tip. This movement crowds the teeth and causes misalignment that may later have to be straightened through prolonged and expensive orthodontic treatment.
A space maintainer, on the other hand, is a relatively inexpensive and reliable way to prevent this crowding and tipping until permanent teeth come in.
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