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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Albuquerque Dentist With over 800 hours of post-graduate continuing education and counting, Dr. Park is proud to offer her patients some of the most comprehensive oral health care in the state. Having a conservative approach to treatment, a sensitive touch, and a friendly chairside manner, patients drive from as far as three hours away to be treated by Dr. Park’s hands. A former school teacher and a dental anxiety patient herself, Dr. Park connects deeply with her patients because she ...

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Danielle
Dental Hygienist

Hello, my name is Danielle 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 clean ...

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Julie
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Meet Albuquerque Dental Hygienist Julie Arnett Hello, my name is Julie and I am so excited to be a part of the Dental House team! I am proud to say that I have spent nearly three decades practicing right here in Albuquerque, where I was born and raised. I am a UNM graduate and also attended the DECOD (Dental Education in Care Of the Disabled) program at the University of Washington. I have always loved my role in preventive care in the dental field, and providing the best care possible is what ...

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Chanel
Dental Assistant

Hello, my name is Chanel and I am a dental assistant. While still relatively young in my career, I am determined to keep pushing to be the best assistant I can be. With the help of Dr. Park and the rest of our team, I am well on my way to achieving my goal of providing the warmest, most time-efficient, highest quality care to our patients. My hobbies include exercising, baking, and going on hikes with my pugs. I am so excited to be part of the Dental House team!

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Kelli
Office Manager

My name is Kelli and I have been passionate about dentistry for the last 10 years. I began my career as a dental assistant, graduating from PIMA Medical Institute in 2011 with top honors, and am excited to move forward into the front office. What I love most about my dental career is caring for and connecting with patients of all ages in a close-knit general office - which we do better than anyone else in town! Helping patients to achieve their beautiful smiles and maintain their oral health, ...

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Front Office

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Daisy
Front Office

Hello, all. My name is Daisy and I feel very fortunate to work for Dental House, being part of such an amazing family! I entered the dental industry six years ago and have enjoyed working in this field ever since. I am currently a student at the University of New Mexico, working toward a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Criminology. I hope to one day join the FBI and work in CSI. My hobbies include studying, being a car enthusiast, going to concerts, traveling, and enjoying life ...

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