Baby tooth out early and a space maintainer

What usually happens for your child after a baby tooth comes out early, and what a space maintainer does.

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1 of 5Next, exam
  1. Next, exam
  2. Next, single tooth xrays
  3. Next, simple extraction
  4. Next, space maintainer
  5. removed once the adult tooth appears

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When is the adult tooth expected, and who takes the spacer out?

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  1. 2 to 3 weeks

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