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AACD MEMBER DENTIST • JACKSONVILLE, FL
Maintain your straight smile after orthodontic treatment with custom retainers designed to keep teeth in their corrected positions. Dr. Charles Poblenz, DMD provides retainer fittings and replacements at JAX Dental Studio.
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Clinically reviewed by Dr. Charles Poblenz, DMD
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Member, American Dental Association
Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
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A straight smile takes a real investment of time and money, so protecting it afterward matters. Retainers are the final stage of orthodontics, keeping your teeth in the positions that braces or aligners worked to achieve.
Dr. Charles Poblenz and our team take time to discuss your options and help you choose the retention approach that fits your needs and lifestyle, from removable clear retainers to fixed retainers bonded behind your teeth.
clear retainers you take out to eat and clean
a thin wire bonded behind your teeth
made from impressions of your teeth
retention keeps teeth from shifting back
Dr. Poblenz will recommend the right type based on your orthodontic history, your bite, and how you prefer to wear it.
Custom-fitted clear trays that are nearly invisible when worn, a popular choice for adults and teens. Wearing them as prescribed keeps your teeth in their corrected positions after treatment ends.
A thin wire bonded to the back surface of your teeth, providing continuous protection without daily insertion and removal. Many patients prefer them when long-term retention is recommended.
Retention stabilizes your results once brackets come off and the bone around your teeth settles.
Retainers protect the alignment you achieved with clear aligner therapy.
Prompt replacement helps prevent tooth movement that can undo your orthodontic results.
At your routine visits, we can check your retainer and make adjustments for comfort and fit.
Regular exams and cleanings are a good time to make sure your retainer is still doing its job.
Dr. Poblenz grew up in Florida and earned his DMD from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 2015, then returned to Jacksonville to begin his career. He takes time to walk you through every retention option so you can make an informed decision about your ongoing orthodontic care.
Through the Donated Dental Services program, he also provides complimentary care for vulnerable individuals in the Jacksonville community.
Member, American Academy of Clear Aligners
Member
University of Kentucky
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Some dental plans include orthodontic benefits that apply to retainers. We will verify your coverage, explain any applicable benefits, and discuss retainer options that fit your budget.
For out-of-pocket costs, we offer CareCredit and Cherry, plus an in-house membership plan for patients without insurance. See our insurance and financing options.
Address: 3647 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: (904) 396-4091
Hours: Mon to Thu, 8am to 4:30pm; Fri to Sun, closed
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It depends on your orthodontic history and the type of retainer. Retention is often recommended for an extended period or indefinitely, and Dr. Poblenz will give you clear wear instructions so your results stay stable.
Teeth naturally tend to shift back toward their original positions, especially in the months after treatment. Skipping your retainer can undo the results your braces or aligners achieved.
Removable clear retainers are nearly invisible and easy to clean, while fixed retainers stay in place without daily insertion and removal. Dr. Poblenz will help you choose based on your bite, your history, and your lifestyle.
Call our office as soon as possible. Prompt replacement helps prevent tooth movement that can compromise your orthodontic results.
Clean your retainer daily with an appropriate retainer cleaning solution to prevent bacterial buildup and discoloration, and keep it in its case when you are not wearing it.
Yes. We can evaluate your teeth and current retainer, then recommend a replacement or new retainer to protect your results.
Often, yes. During your routine visits, we can assess the condition of your retainer and make adjustments to improve comfort and fit, or let you know if it needs to be replaced.
Some dental plans include orthodontic benefits that apply to retainers. We are in network with BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Cigna, Aetna, and Florida Combined Life. Our team can verify your coverage before your visit.
Straightens teeth before retention.
Guidance for growing smiles.
Protects teeth from grinding.
Where we check your retainer.
Protect your orthodontic results with a retainer that fits. Our team will help you choose the right option and keep it working for years.
3647 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Mon to Thu: 8am to 4:30pm | Fri to Sun: Closed
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