Space Maintainers

Space Maintainers

Oral Health Solutions from Trusted Albuquerque Dentists

One of the most crucial points in our oral health is the phase in which we begin to lose our primary (or baby) teeth and our adult teeth begin to come in. For many children, this happens without complication. However, for others, difficulties can arise when our baby teeth fail to provide the guidance as our adult come in. Fortunately, there is a solution to this issue: space maintainers.

If your child has prematurely lost his or her baby teeth, then an examination is recommended. At Dental House, our experienced Albuquerque family dentists are well-versed in the dental health issues we face during every phase of life. We're prepared to assess your child's mouth and, if necessary, install safe space maintainers that will ensure the eruption of healthy, aligned adult teeth.

Schedule a consultation with us today! We accept most insurance plans and offer Saturday appointments for busy families.

How Space Maintainers Work

As your child grows, his or her adult teeth will begin to migrate to the surface of their gums. As they do, they are guided by the space in the gums that is already occupied by the baby teeth. This often ensures proper alignment of the adult teeth as they come in and ensures long-term oral health and comfort.

When your child loses a baby tooth before the adult tooth is ready to erupt (grow up from the gum), the existing teeth can shift and the adult tooth will lose the space it needs to come properly. Depending on your child's circumstances, one of several space maintainers may be recommended.

Different space maintainer options include:

Removable space maintainers
Unilateral space maintainers designed for one side of the mouth
Lingual space maintainers designed for multiple unerupted teeth
Distal shoe space maintainers for molar teeth that need guidance

Our dentists are ready to discuss space maintainer options with you and your child. Once installed, we can also provide your family proper wearing and maintenance information so that your space maintainer has the greatest positive impact on the future of your child's dental health.

At Dental House, our motto is "Come as Patients, Leave as Family." To book an appointment with us, call our offices at (505) 835-2322 today.

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Dr. Rachel Park
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With a conservative approach to treatment, a very sensitive touch, and a friendly chairside manner, Dr. Park has developed a strong reputation as a tremendously trustworthy and gentle provider, taking great pride in how welcome and comfortable her patients feel. As a former school teacher, Dr. Park has a deep connection with children and feels comfortable seeing patients of all ages. Having an inexhaustible dedication to continuing education, Dr. Park is well-trained in airway disorders (e.g., ...

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Gabriela
Front Office

Hello, my name is Gabriela, and I have been doing dental billing and front office work for the past five years. I knew when I first began that I loved the front office and wish to continue my growth in the dental field. Every day, I work hard to assure that the office runs seamlessly and that our patients, as well as team members, are all satisfied and taken care of. Outside of work, I live for time spent with my daughter – who definitely keeps me on my toes! – and working out.

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Andrea
Front Office

As an integral part of our front office, Andrea is a dedicated team member who is extremely focused on your patient experience and keeps a watchful eye on daily operations. From insurance matters to appointment scheduling, there is no area of the front office that is not under Andrea's purview.

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Danielle
Dental Hygienist

Hello, my name is Danielle Martinez and I am so excited to be a part of the Dental House team. I graduated from UNM in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and was a dental assistant prior to that. I have spent most of my career working in private practice and also spent some time working with the developmentally disabled, which I enjoyed immensely. My goal is to always provide the BEST care for my patients and to treat each patient as if they are my own family. I do more than just ...

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