Do space maintainers require any special care?
Avoid hard and sticky foods. Teeth should be brushed after each meal and the teeth with the bands especially. Once a day, a fluoride mouthwash should be used to help prevent decalcification of the teeth around the band and wire. Do not try to bend the wire for any reason with finger or tongue and if the bands come loose or the space maintainer is damaged in any way, contact the Toothland Clinic .
Yes, they do, and you as a parent can help. # Make sure your child avoids Hard/Sticky foods (suckers, carmels, gum, popcorn, etc.). # Teeth should be brushed after each meal and clean the teeth with bands especially well. # Once a day, a fluoride mouthwash should be used to help prevent decalcification of the teeth around the band and wire. # Avoid Hard/Sticky foods! # Do not try to bend the wire for any reason with finger or tongue. # Notify our office immediately if the bands come loose or the space maintainer is damaged in any way. If a tooth erupts under the wire this also needs to be checked. AVOID HARD/STICKY FOODS!
