ClearRetain
File Your Smile (A Digital Copy of Your Impressions For Future Replacement Products)
File Your Smile is a digital impression storage service from ClearRetain that preserves a 3D scan of your approved dental impressions for future retainer, night guard, or whitening tray orders. It costs $15 for one arch or $20 for both arches, and enables reorders with a 25% discount and fulfillment in 3-6 business days without taking new impressions. Customer reviews highlight the convenience of reordering using the saved digital copy and faster replacement turnaround compared to traditional impression kits.
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Health Care
- MPN
3209318835
Specifications
A one-time service that stores a digital copy of your dental impressions for future retainer, night guard, or whitening tray orders. Save 25% on replacements and receive faster fulfillment.
Stores a digital model of your teeth; one-time fee for either arch or both; applies 25% discount to future orders; ensures fulfillment within 3-6 business days; eliminates the need to take new impressions.
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Health Care
Additional Attributes
- digital copy of dental impressions
- membership service
- one-time fee
- 25% discount on reorders
- fulfillment within 3-6 business days
- no need to retake impressions
- compatible with retainer, night guard, and whitening tray orders
- upper and lower digital copy options
Product Insights
ClearRetain's File Your Smile is a one-time digital archive of your dental impressions that never expires, enabling reorders of retainers, night guards, whitening trays, and partial denture retainers in 3–6 business days rather than the ~3 weeks of a first impression order; the $20 both-arch file fee pays for itself on the first reorder via 25% off (a $104.25 two-arch set falls to about $78, versus $100–$400 in-office replacements), and backup trays cost $25, with reorders starting at $104.25. The catch: the file is locked to ClearRetain and voids permanently if your teeth shift or you get new dental work, forcing a new fee and fresh impressions, and it only exists after ClearRetain approves a photo-checked DIY impression — top arches or unusual tooth shapes can fail, and reorders are only as accurate as the original impression. While rated 4.8/5 from 426 reviews, a ClearRetain manager reportedly said negative reviews are deleted, buyers report refunds minus a fee once an impression is in play, and customer service opinions are split (some prefer Sporting Smiles), with the brand warning that appliances can worsen loose fillings, crowns, or decay.
Verified claims
- Reorder speed
- Stored-file reorders ship in 3-6 business days, inside the 24-48 hour window before teeth shift
- Replacement economics
- A backup tray adds $25 and full reorders start at $104.25
- File longevity
- A stored scan stays reorder-ready for years; one buyer reordered from it 4 times across 4-5 years
- File coverage
- One fee files both arches and applies to retainer, night guard, and whitening tray reorders
- Reorder savings
- The $20 both-arch file fee pays for itself on first reorder; 25% off a $104 set saves about $26.
- Replacement cadence
- Clear retainers are typically replaced every 6–12 months, so the 25% discount recurs.
- File scope
- The stored file never expires and covers retainers, night guards, and bleaching trays.
- File limits
- The file invalidates after teeth shift or new dental work, and isn't transferable to other labs.
- Impression approval
- A file exists only after ClearRetain approves a photo-checked DIY impression; the top arch and unusual tooth shapes fail review.
- Turnaround
- Filed reorders ship in 3–6 business days, versus about three weeks for a first impression-and-approval order.
- Review trust
- Rated 4.8/5 from 426 reviews, though a ClearRetain manager reportedly said negative reviews are deleted.
- File lifespan
- Teeth shift or new dental work voids the file; restarting costs a new fee and fresh impressions.
- Transferability
- The file is locked to ClearRetain and can't be exported to another lab.
- Reorder value
- The one-time file fee is trivial next to a $100–$400 in-office replacement.
- Locked-in perks
- Stored file earns 25% off and 3-6 day reorders across ClearRetain's line.
- File staleness
- Stored file goes stale if teeth shift; re-filing costs the fee again.
- Replacement cost
- Two-arch reorders start at $104.25 with the stored file — under typical $100-$800 alternatives.
- Reorder discount
- A one-time file fee earns 25% off every future ClearRetain reorder, including single-arch replacements.
- Backup tray
- A duplicate premium upper retainer costs $25 as an add-on on the reorder page.
- Durability
- Digital file is stored indefinitely; physical impressions last at least a year.
- Fit
- 98% of retainers from approved impressions fit perfectly; defective ones are remade free within 60 days.
- Digital file
- The filed digital model never expires, but becomes unusable once your teeth shift or you get new dental work.
- Backup retainers
- Backup retainers are offered to prevent shifting while a replacement is made.
- Refunds
- Buyers report refunds minus a fee once an impression is in play
- Customer service
- Buyers split on service: one chose Sporting Smiles for phone support; another preferred ClearRetain's.
- Price positioning
- ClearRetain's $15–$20 one-time file is the lower-cost Vivera and NewSmile alternative.
- File validity
- The digital copy becomes unusable once teeth shift or new dental work appears
- Reorder cost
- After the 25% discount, file reorders cost about $78 versus $100–$400 in-office
- Product coverage
- One file reorders retainers, night guards, whitening trays, and partial denture retainers.
- Limitations
- File is locked to ClearRetain and invalid after teeth shift or new dental work.
- Dental work
- ClearRetain warns appliances can worsen loose fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, or decay; brackets and buttons must come off.
- Impressions
- Buyers with atypical teeth report impression rejection, and reorders are only as accurate as the original impression.
Product record
- Title
- File Your Smile (a Digital Copy Of Your Impressions For Future Replacement Products)
- Brand
- ClearRetain
- Price
- $24.95 USD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.8 stars, 426 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
4 images- 01
Product
A grayscale 3D dental cast showing upper and lower tooth arches with glossy highlights; the model is centered and partially cropped at top and bottom.
- 3D dental cast geometryA three-dimensional dental impression showing upper and lower dental arches with individual tooth shapes, interproximal contours, and occlusal surfaces visible; the model is rendered in a uniform light gray with smooth, rounded anatomical forms.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.14 · w 0.90 · h 0.62 (high) - Surface finishSmooth, glossy surface with specular highlights and subtle shadowing that accentuate tooth cusps and rounded margins.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (high) - Crop and occlusion viewImage shows a roughly frontal occlusal view of both arches with the top of the upper arch and bottom of the lower arch cropped by the image edges.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
Other
Circular mauve-purple gradient background behind the dental model, centered composition, soft lighting with minimal cast shadows, and top/bottom text overlays (top fully visible, bottom partially visible).
- Background graphicLarge circular mauve-purple gradient disk fills most of the frame behind the dental cast; outer edges of the circle are visible against a white page background.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 1.00 (high) - Top text overlayWhite promotional text placed over the upper portion of the circle.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - Bottom text partially visibleWhite text at the lower edge of the circle is cropped and only the top of the letters is visible.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.75 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionCentered product placement with the dental model occupying the central vertical band; image is tightly cropped to emphasize the model and circular background.
Colors
light neutral gray· dental model surface#D4D4D4mauve purple gradient· circular background graphicPackaging#B096AF- 3D dental cast geometryA three-dimensional dental impression showing upper and lower dental arches with individual tooth shapes, interproximal contours, and occlusal surfaces visible; the model is rendered in a uniform light gray with smooth, rounded anatomical forms.
- 02
Product
A white/gray 3D dental scan showing upper and lower tooth arches in occlusion; visible portion is the anterior and premolar teeth with surrounding gum contour and scan surface artifacts.
- Overall geometryUpper and lower dental arches captured in a single 3D scan view, shown in occlusion with the upper arch slightly offset forward relative to the lower arch.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.05 · w 0.94 · h 0.55 (high) - Tooth anatomy visibleIndividual tooth crowns visible across the front and premolar region on both arches, with incisal/occlusal surfaces and interproximal scallops represented as smooth rounded forms.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.42 (high) - Gingival and scan surfaceGingival margins and the scanned alveolar ridge are shown as continuous smooth surfaces with subtle polygonal artifacts and flattened areas consistent with a rendered 3D mesh.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.35 (high) - Surface finishMatte white to light-gray digital material with specular highlights in a few facets indicating rendered shading rather than photographic texture.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.55 (high) - Upper left scan edgeUpper left area shows an elevated irregular scan edge or impression border rising above the occlusal plane.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high)
Packaging
A purple gradient background with a white circular 'CR' logo and the word 'ClearRetain' printed near the lower-left; appears as branding or overlay.
- Background color panelVertical purple gradient background occupying the lower half of the image, transitioning from a darker purple at top to a lighter purple at bottom.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.55 · w 1.00 · h 0.45 (high) - Brand logo graphic“White circular monogram composed of the letters 'C' and 'R' in a continuous stroke, located at the lower-left corner.”
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Brand wordmark“ClearRetain”
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.91 · w 0.32 · h 0.07 (high) - Trademark mark“TM”
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.91 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Studio-style render composition with a centered dental 3D model on a purple gradient background; lower-left shows branding; image is cropped at left and right edges and includes soft directional lighting.
- Shot compositionHorizontal panoramic crop centered on the dental model with substantial negative space below and above the model.
- Lighting and shadingSoft directional lighting produces low-contrast shading and small specular highlights on the 3D surface, accentuating polygon facets.
- Brand overlay placementLogo and wordmark appear as an overlaid graphic near the bottom-left corner, partially separated from the product by empty background.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.33 · h 0.20 (high) - CroppingLeft and right edges of the dental scan are cropped; lower portion of the image contains empty background below the model.
Colors
matte light gray· scan surface#E3E3E3purple gradient· background panelPackagingwhite· logo and textPackaging- Overall geometryUpper and lower dental arches captured in a single 3D scan view, shown in occlusion with the upper arch slightly offset forward relative to the lower arch.
- 03
Product
A high-contrast 3D digital scan of an upper dental arch showing the occlusal and labial surfaces of teeth rendered in a smooth glossy white material.
- Overall geometryPartial upper dental arch (anterior and right posterior segments visible) shown from a slightly inferior viewpoint; arch curves across the top of the frame with tooth crowns oriented downward.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.00 · w 0.94 · h 0.55 (high) - Tooth crown detailIndividual tooth crowns visible with smooth rounded incisal edges on central incisors and clear cusp anatomy on premolars/molars; interproximal grooves and gingival margin contours are present as shallow ridges.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.66 · h 0.40 (high) - Surface finishModel surface appears glossy with specular highlights and smooth, slightly faceted digital mesh artifacts visible on slopes and cusps.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.76 · h 0.46 (high) - Occlusion/contacts visibleIncisal contacts and contact points between adjacent anterior teeth are visible as small valleys between crowns.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Right posterior detailRight-side premolars and molar crowns are partially visible at the right edge with distinct cusp anatomy and deeper occlusal grooves.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high)
Packaging
Blue gradient background with a white ClearRetain logo and brand name printed near the bottom of the image.
- Background gradientVertical blue gradient background transitioning from medium blue at top to lighter blue at bottom behind the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Brand logoCircular stylized 'CR' logo in white located at lower-left corner above the brand name.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.82 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Brand text“ClearRetain TM”
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.92 · w 0.30 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Centered studio-style render with soft directional lighting producing subtle shadows and specular highlights; image shows slight cropping at left and right edges of the dental model.
- Shot compositionProduct centered horizontally with ample empty background space below; lower portion of image reserved for branding.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.50 · w 1.00 · h 0.50 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from upper-left producing gentle highlights on convex surfaces and shallow shadows within occlusal grooves.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.45 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution render with visible small mesh faceting; no motion blur but slight crop of model at left and right edges.
Colors
pearl white· digital dental model surface#F1F1F1blue gradient· background gradientPackaging#507798white· logo and brand textPackaging- Overall geometryPartial upper dental arch (anterior and right posterior segments visible) shown from a slightly inferior viewpoint; arch curves across the top of the frame with tooth crowns oriented downward.
- 04
Product
A glossy white 3D digital dental model showing a U-shaped lower dental arch with individual teeth and occlusal anatomy visible on both left and right sides.
- Overall geometryU-shaped lower dental arch rendered as a single continuous model fragment showing left and right posterior segments and anterior teeth at the bottom center.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.03 · w 1.00 · h 0.70 (medium) - Occlusal anatomyDetailed occlusal surfaces and cusps are visible on molars and premolars on both sides with distinct fissures and rounded cusps.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.04 · w 0.42 · h 0.48 (high) - Anterior teeth rowLower front teeth visible at the bottom center, showing incisal edges and interproximal contours as a continuous row.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.47 · w 0.60 · h 0.38 (high) - Surface finishSmooth, glossy white surface with soft specular highlights and subtle bluish reflections on raised cusp areas.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.68 (medium) - Model croppingModel is cropped by the image edges on left and right posterior segments; occlusal surfaces near the top are partially cut off.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.46 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.00 · w 0.46 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Image is composed over a vertical green gradient background with a white circular CR logo and ClearRetain wordmark at the lower left; lighting is even and studio-like.
- BackgroundVertical green gradient background transitioning from darker green at the top to lighter green at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Brand logo graphicWhite circular CR monogram logo inside a circle located at the bottom-left corner of the image.
1 region
x 0.01 · y 0.86 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Wordmark text“ClearRetain”
1 region
x 0.01 · y 0.95 · w 0.40 · h 0.05 (high) - Trademark symbol“TM”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.95 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium)
Colors
gloss white· dental model surface#EAEBEB- Overall geometryU-shaped lower dental arch rendered as a single continuous model fragment showing left and right posterior segments and anterior teeth at the bottom center.
Product Video
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/SFbitcheswithtaste, r/orthodontics, r/AtlantaReddit users generally describe ClearRetain as an affordable and convenient online retainer replacement, especially praising the saved-smile reorder feature, though some note issues with impression approval and upper-retainer fit.
Most commenters who mention ClearRetain are positive about cost, convenience, and the saved impression option; a few mention slow email responses or difficulties with upper impressions, keeping sentiment from being strongly positive.
Themes
Use Cases
- Replacement retainers after losing or damaging original orthodontic retainers
- Nighttime retainers and grinding/clenching protection
- Reordering retainers without new impressions using saved smile
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- How long does the ClearRetain process take?
- First order takes about 3 weeks; with a saved smile you can reorder and receive retainers in about a week.
- How durable are ClearRetain retainers?
- Users report the cheaper version lasts at least a year before cracking.
- Can I reorder without doing new impressions?
- Yes, you can pay extra to save your smile/impressions and reorder without repeating the impression process.
- Is the at-home impression kit difficult?
- It is manageable; the kit includes two sets of putty, and you email a photo for verification before mailing.
Compared To
vs Vivera
ClearRetain is viewed as a cheaper alternative to Vivera, though some users defend Vivera's value for multiple sets.
vs Sporting Smiles
One user considered ClearRetain but chose Sporting Smiles for reviews and phone support; another preferred ClearRetain's customer service.
vs Local dentist/orthodontist retainers
Online options like ClearRetain are seen as more affordable than local dentist or orthodontist retainers.
Source Threads
User switched to ClearRetain after SmileDirect shut down
I did smile direct right before they shut down, I ended up getting mine from ClearRetain and it's been great.
u/chihuahuashiversr/SFbitcheswithtasteView thread →
Long-term ClearRetain customer reports durability and reorders
I have been buying my retainers from clear retain ever since I lost my first set from my ortho, which was about 4-5 years ago. I just got my 4th set from clear retain last week, so I can say from experience that they last at least a year before they start cracking.
u/Jasmineford123r/orthodonticsView thread →
ClearRetain recommended for affordable retainers with saved impressions
You can also pay a little extra to have them keep your impressions on file so that if you need a new retainer you don't have to go through the hassle of getting another mold done. I pretty much immediately used this when I lost the new retainer when traveling.
u/lovebylettersr/AtlantaView thread →
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://clearretain.com/products/file-your-smile-a-digital-record-of-your-teeth-for-future-orders
- Platform
- shopify
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