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Corona Family Dental provides custom retainers in Bradenton for patients who have completed orthodontic treatment. Once braces or aligners come off, your teeth need something to hold them in place. That’s what a retainer does. Skip the retainer, and your teeth may drift right back to where they were.
We’ll find the retainer that works best for you and walk you through how to take care of it. We also offer replacement retainers when yours wears out or gets lost.
A retainer is made just for your mouth. It sits on top of your teeth or behind them. The snug fit puts light pressure on your teeth so they don’t move.
Your teeth don’t like to stay still. They shift a little bit all through your life. When braces or aligners finish the job, the bone and gums around your teeth are still adjusting. A retainer holds things steady while your mouth catches up.
Think of retainers as the final step in your orthodontic journey. Braces or aligners do the work of moving teeth. Retainers lock in those results.
Corona Family Dental provides retainer fittings and replacements at our Bradenton office. We also offer the same service at our Sarasota location.
Both offices use digital scanning to create precise retainers that fit your teeth exactly. Your records transfer between locations if needed.
We serve patients from Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Ellenton, Parrish, and surrounding areas.
We offer several retainer options depending on your needs and the type of orthodontic treatment you had.
Your teeth don’t stay put on their own. Even after successful orthodontic treatment, they have a natural tendency to drift back toward their original positions.
Three reasons teeth shift after treatment:
Without a retainer, all the time and money you invested in braces or aligners could be wasted. Teeth can start shifting within days of finishing treatment.
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, wearing retainers as directed is the most effective way to minimize shifting and protect your results.
Short answer: For as long as you want your teeth to stay straight.
The exact schedule depends on your specific case. We’ll give you clear instructions based on your treatment history and how stable your teeth are.
Using your scan, we map out the entire treatment. You’ll see a preview of how your teeth will look when finished. This plan guides the creation of your custom aligners.
We capture an exact image of your teeth using a digital scanner. No messy molds in most cases. The scan takes just a few minutes.
Your retainer is made to fit your teeth precisely. Clear retainers and Hawley retainers typically take a few days to a couple weeks to produce.
You come back to try on your retainer. We check the fit and make any needed adjustments. You’ll learn how to put it in, take it out, and care for it properly.
We schedule a check-up to make sure your retainer is working and your teeth are staying in place.
Proper care keeps your retainer clean, fresh, and effective.
Retainers don’t last forever. Here’s when to call us for a replacement:
Don’t wait if you notice any of these signs. Teeth can shift quickly without proper retention. We can make a new retainer from a fresh scan of your teeth.
Lost or damaged retainers happen. We make the replacement process easy.
If your teeth have shifted since your last retainer, we may need to discuss options. Minor shifts can sometimes be corrected with a new retainer. Larger shifts may require additional orthodontic treatment.
The key is to act fast. The sooner you replace a lost retainer, the less likely your teeth will move.
If you completed Invisalign or clear aligner treatment, retainers work the same way. You’ll transition from your final aligner tray to a retainer.
Common options after clear aligners:
What sets us apart:
We’ve helped hundreds of patients in Bradenton and Sarasota protect their orthodontic results. Whether you need your first retainer or a replacement, our team is here to help.
Ready to get fitted for a retainer or need a replacement? Call our Bradenton office at (941) 756-9604.
