Space Maintainers
Space Maintainers for Children in Concord, CA
Healing Hands Dental
Protect your child’s smile with custom space maintainers at Healing Hands Dental in Concord, CA with Dr. Nasreen Nangoli. When a baby tooth is lost too early, a space maintainer holds the gap open so adult teeth come in straight — preventing crowding and expensive braces later.
Why space maintainers are important
Baby teeth act as natural “place holders”. If one is lost early (decay, trauma, or extraction), neighboring teeth drift and block the permanent tooth — causing crooked teeth or impaction. A space maintainer keeps everything perfectly aligned until the adult tooth arrives.
Types we offer
• Band-and-loop – most common, fixed on one side
• Lingual holding arch – holds lower teeth (both sides)
• Distal shoe – for very early loss before 6-year molar erupts
• Removable – acrylic “fake tooth” option for older kids
What happens at your visit
Your child’s quick, painless appointment includes:
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Digital scan or fast impression
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Custom space maintainer made in-house or lab (usually ready in 1 week)
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Cement or bond in place — your child leaves with it the same day
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Check-ups every 6 months to monitor growth
Advantages of space maintainers
• Prevents crooked teeth & need for braces later
• Painless & comfortable — kids forget it’s there
• Same-day placement in most cases
• Most insurance covers 100 % as preventive care
• Saves thousands in future orthodontic costs
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Serving Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Clayton, Martinez, and East Bay families. Saturday & evening appointments available.
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New patients welcome · $100 new patient credit toward treatment Call (925) 825-1081 or book online for your child’s space maintainer in Concord today.