4. Space Management And Space Maintainers : The milk teeth are ideally designed to fall off at regular intervals from between 6 to 12 years of age, so that new teeth can erupt turn by turn sequentially into their proper positions. But if the milk teeth are lost or removed prematurely the new teeth are only going to erupt at their destined time. Therefore space has to be maintained to prevent problems of irregularities and abnormal eruptions of permanent teeth from occurring. This can be done by using appliances known as space maintainers. It is always sensible to keep teeth in normal positions with a space maintainer which is comfortable, easy and far less expensive than with a major orthodontic treatment to move the teeth back in place.

What is a space maintainer?

A space maintainer “holds” the space until a new tooth grows in and prevents the teeth from moving toward empty spaces in the mouth.

5. Habit Correctors

What is a habit corrector?

A habit corrector is an appliance that helps stop certain repeated body motions (habits). Habit correctors help stop tongue thrusting (pressing the tongue against the front teeth when swallowing). They also help correct finger and thumb sucking. These habits can be bad for your teeth and jaws.
   
6. Mouthguards :

What is a mouthguard ?

A mouthguard is a specially made, rubber like cover which fits exactly over your teeth and gums, cushioning them and protecting them from damage.

When would I need a mouthguard?

It is important to wear a professionally made mouthguard whenever you play a sport that involves physical contact or moving objects. This includes cricket, hockey, football, boxing and other contact sports – which can cause broken and damaged teeth. Even cycling and skating can be a cause for broken or dislocated jaws. A mouthguard will help protect against these events.
   
7. Early Orthodontics And Minor Tooth Movement : The primary aim of preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment in the mixed dentition is to correct initial dental and orofacial irregularities creeping insidiously and to eliminate interferences towards the development of a normal occlusion. Certain appliances and correctors using wires, elastics and springs may be needed to correct and redirect the positions of newly erupting teeth and growing jaws. Get a thorough examination done by a pediatric dentist to diagnose such irregularities, for example, anterior cross bites wherein upper anterior teeth are placed on the inside of the lower anterior teeth when the mouth is closed or newly erupting teeth arriving on the outside or the inside the arch row of teeth etc.