ClearRetain
Hard Night Guard
Hard Night Guard is a custom dental night guard made from a single 2mm clear hard laminate layer, available for either the upper or lower teeth. It is designed for heavy teeth grinding and clenching to help relieve jaw and tooth pain, and also serves as a durable retainer. The guard is BPA- and phthalate-free, and each unit is custom-fabricated from dental impressions in a dental lab with experienced technicians.
- Color
- Clear
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Health Care
- GTIN
850017166073- MPN
UPPER-HARD-NIGHT-GUARD
Specifications
Comfortable and effective hard night guard made from a single layer of 2mm clear hard laminate, designed for heavy teeth clenching and grinding to relieve jaw and tooth pain.
Made from 2mm clear hard laminate; available for upper or lower teeth; designed for heavy teeth grinding and clenching; BPA and phthalate-free; customized from dental impressions; also serves as an extra durable retainer; includes impression kit with putty, trays, and prepaid return shipping.
- Color
- Clear · white
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 5 oz
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Health Care
Additional Attributes
- BPA and phthalate-free
- 2mm thickness
- clear laminate material
- hard laminate material
- customized
- for heavy teeth grinding
- protective
- durable
- upper or lower teeth
- dental lab quality
Product Insights
The ClearRetain Hard Night Guard is a custom-molded, 2mm hard laminate dental guard that protects heavy grinders by transferring wear from enamel to the guard itself, with a lifespan of 3–5+ years. It doubles as a durable nighttime retainer, fits from at-home impressions requiring a dry tray, 30-second putty mix, and three-minute set, and is available in upper or lower variants with most clinicians defaulting to the upper for better retention. The core tradeoff is diligence: users must clear loose fillings, crowns, or orthodontic hardware before molding, wear it only at night (all-day wear risks bite shift), and accept a 1–2 week adaptation period with mild lisp and saliva. Priced at $159, it undercuts $300–$800 dentist labs and matches DTC rivals, with a 60-day remake guarantee for fit issues, though lost or pet-chewed guards are excluded.
Verified claims
- Impression accuracy
- A precise at-home impression needs a dry-fitted tray, a 30-second putty mix, and a full three-minute set.
- Dental work
- Remove brackets and cement before molding; loose fillings, crowns, or decay can worsen under the guard.
- Value
- At $99 it undercuts $300–$800 dentist labs and matches DTC rival prices.
- Retainer function
- Doubles as a nightly retainer, so no separate retainer is stacked under it.
- Protection mechanism
- Grinding wears the guard, not enamel, on the rigid smooth plane.
- Bruxism response
- Hard guards beat soft for heavy grinding: less morning ache and wear, though grinding episodes continue.
- Fit
- Molded from your own dental impressions, keeping the bite balanced for the guard to protect.
- Material
- 2mm hard laminate, BPA- and phthalate-free, lab-formed from dental-grade plastic.
- Dual use
- Nighttime guard that doubles as an extra-durable retainer; not for all-day wear.
- Lifespan
- Hard night guards last 3–5+ years with proper care, versus 6 months–2 years for soft
- Grinding protection
- Hard 2mm guard lasts 3–5+ years and shifts grinding wear from enamel to the guard.
- Arch choice
- For heavy grinding either arch protects; most clinicians default to the upper arch.
- Arch selection
- Offered in four variants, upper or lower; both protect equally once custom-fit, and most clinicians default to the upper.
- Retention and comfort
- The upper stays put via palatal coverage; the lower is less bulky but relies on tooth undercuts.
- Adjustment period
- Adaptation takes 1-2 weeks on the upper arch and 1-3 on the lower, with mild lisp and saliva.
- Thickness
- 2mm is standard hybrid-guard thickness; the 1.02mm Premium variant is thinner.
- Wear and care
- Wear only at night; hard surface adds no clenching, and clean with mild soap and air-dry.
- Restoration risk
- Loose fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges or decay can be aggravated; get a dentist check first.
- Orthodontic hardware
- Brackets, buttons, gems or leftover cement must be removed before impressions; bonded permanent retainers are compatible.
- Daytime wear
- For nighttime grinding only; all-day wear can shift the bite, so dental clearance is needed first.
- Cleaning routine
- Daily: soft toothbrush, mild soap, lukewarm water, air-dry in a vented case; weekly diluted-vinegar soak.
- Care hazards
- Avoid hot water, abrasive toothpaste, and alcohol-based mouthwash; they can warp or degrade the laminate.
- Wear schedule
- Nighttime-only; wearing it around the clock can shift the bite.
- Remake guarantee
- Free remake within 60 days if the guard doesn't fit; refunds exclude shipping and material.
- Breakage replacement
- Normal-use cracks are replaced free within 60 days (120 for premium retainers).
- Warranty exclusions
- Pet-chewed and lost guards are expressly excluded; grinding can shorten the guard's life.
- Order screening
- Loose dental work or braces hardware must be cleared before ordering a guard.
- Backup rationale
- A backup prevents tooth shift when the guard is lost or broken.
- Backup sharing
- The $25 backup is a same-person duplicate, not for 2 people.
Product record
- Title
- Hard Night Guard
- Brand
- ClearRetain
- Price
- $159 USD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.7 stars, 181 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
4 images- 01
Product
A clear, rigid dental night guard (upper-arch) is shown resting on a blue plastic storage case; the guard is translucent and shaped to fit over an upper row of teeth with individual tooth impressions visible.
- Overall shapeSingle-piece clear dental tray shaped to fit an upper dental arch with a U-shaped curvature and scalloped occlusal edge matching individual tooth impressions.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Material appearanceTranslucent rigid plastic with glossy surface highlights and internal texture where tooth impressions are present; light passes through producing bright specular highlights.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.48 · h 0.36 (high) - Tooth-detailIndividual tooth indentations and interproximal contours are visible along the front-facing outer rim of the tray, showing the molded negative shapes of teeth.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - OrientationProduct is presented from a slightly elevated front-right oblique angle, showing the outer surface and occlusal trough of the guard.
Packaging
A hard plastic blue oval storage case is visible beneath the guard; the case has a hinged lid and rounded edges with a small latch feature on the front.
- Case shapeRounded rectangular oval plastic case with a domed lid that the guard rests on.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.40 · w 0.68 · h 0.44 (high) - Case color and finishOpaque bright blue glossy plastic with uniform color and visible highlights.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.42 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Latch detailSmall molded front latch or snap on the case rim visible near the lower-right front edge of the case.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a white background photographed from an elevated oblique angle with soft shadows beneath the case.
- BackgroundEven white background with no visible texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting producing subtle soft shadow below and slightly left of the case and mild specular highlights on the guard and case.
- Shot compositionClose-up framing that crops away most surrounding space, centering the guard and top half of the case toward the upper-right of the image.
Colors
clear translucent· night guard#BCCBE3royal blue· storage case exteriorPackaging#0072E4- Overall shapeSingle-piece clear dental tray shaped to fit an upper dental arch with a U-shaped curvature and scalloped occlusal edge matching individual tooth impressions.
- 02
Product
A translucent, U-shaped dental night guard with molded tooth impressions sits on top of a hard plastic case; surface shows clear glossy thermoplastic with detailed individual tooth cavities.
- Overall shapeU-shaped dental tray with continuous rim following tooth arches and an open posterior midline; tray shows individual tooth-shaped cavities on the interior surface.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.10 · w 0.52 · h 0.38 (high) - Material and finishClear, glossy thermoplastic material that is highly translucent and reflective, showing specular highlights and internal texture from tooth impressions.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.12 · w 0.48 · h 0.32 (high) - Tooth detailRaised and recessed tooth anatomy visible for each tooth position including cusps and grooves; anterior and posterior teeth impressions are distinguishable.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.37 · h 0.28 (high) - Edge profileThin rounded vestibular edge around the tray visible where it meets the case; edge appears slightly thicker at the posterior ends.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (medium)
Packaging
Hard oval blue plastic carrying case with hinged lid and front snap closure; product is placed on top of the closed case.
- Case formOval-to-rounded rectangular rigid plastic case with a slightly domed lid and a base, shown closed.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Closure detailFront snap-hinge closure visible at the lower-right front edge of the case consisting of a small rounded tab and matching catch.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.73 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (medium) - Surface finishSmooth glossy plastic surface with specular highlights and faint reflections of the clear tray.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.36 · w 0.50 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a white background with soft shadowing; oblique top-front camera angle shows the tray resting on the closed case.
- Shot compositionOblique top-front perspective showing product centered slightly above and to the right of image center.
- Background and surfaceEven white background and surface with a soft shadow beneath the case toward the lower-left, indicating diffuse studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.66 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (medium) - LightingDiffuse, even lighting with visible specular highlights on both the clear tray and the glossy case; no harsh color casts.
Colors
translucent clear· tray#006EC4bright cobalt blue· case exteriorPackaging#0064C3- Overall shapeU-shaped dental tray with continuous rim following tooth arches and an open posterior midline; tray shows individual tooth-shaped cavities on the interior surface.
- 03
Product
Two clear, U-shaped dental night guards (upper-arch form) are shown resting on blue plastic storage cases. Guards are transparent, glossy, and show individual tooth impression details along the arch.
- Overall shapeU-shaped removable dental tray following an upper dental arch with a continuous skirt around the outer edge.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.03 · w 0.30 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.47 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Surface texture and finishTransparent glossy plastic with visible internal highlights and reflections indicating a smooth, polished surface.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.04 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.09 · y 0.50 · w 0.35 · h 0.22 (high) - Tooth impression detailIndividual tooth-shaped recesses along the inner arch are clearly molded and visible as a row of rounded indentations corresponding to teeth.
2 regions
x 0.67 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.53 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high) - Wall/thicknessThin single-wall construction visible at the arch edges, appearing uniformly narrow around the tray.
2 regions
x 0.70 · y 0.05 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.15 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high)
Packaging
Two bright blue hard plastic storage cases with rounded rectangular top profiles, shallow hinged lids, and front snap-latch features. Each night guard rests on the closed lid of a case.
- Case shapeRounded-rectangle compact case with a domed top and flat bottom; each case appears roughly the same size as the guard placed on it.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.07 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.45 · w 0.47 · h 0.31 (high) - Closure detailFront edge shows a small molded snap-latch and hinge seam where the lid meets the base.
2 regions
x 0.83 · y 0.28 · w 0.09 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.69 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Material finishOpaque glossy injection-molded plastic with specular highlights and smooth edges.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.50 · w 0.42 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a clean white background with soft shadows; two identical product+case groupings arranged diagonally from top-right to bottom-left.
- Shot compositionTwo duplicated product assemblies arranged diagonally; top-right assembly is fully visible and bottom-left assembly is partially cropped by the image edge.
- Background and surfacePlain white background with soft diffuse shadows beneath each case indicating overhead directional lighting.
2 regions
x 0.55 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.70 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsEven, soft studio lighting producing gentle highlights on glossy surfaces and subtle cast shadows; reflections on the clear guards emphasize transparency.
Colors
very pale cyan transparent· clear guardbright royal blue· storage casePackaging#0165D2- Overall shapeU-shaped removable dental tray following an upper dental arch with a continuous skirt around the outer edge.
- 04
Product
Two clear, molded dental night guards (transparent U-shaped arches) are shown resting on two blue rounded plastic storage cases; tooth anatomy and individual tooth impression details are visible on each guard.
- Overall shapeEach guard is a U-shaped dental tray that follows a single dental arch with individual tooth-shaped cavities along its length.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.07 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.47 · w 0.46 · h 0.30 (high) - Material and finishGuards appear transparent and rigid with a glossy surface that reflects highlights; internal tooth impression relief is visible through the material.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.07 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.47 · w 0.46 · h 0.30 (high) - Tooth impression detailRaised cusp and fissure shapes and individual tooth boundaries are visible along the occlusal surfaces and buccal edges of each guard.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.09 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Orientation shownBoth guards are shown from an overhead angled view, exposing the occlusal (biting) surfaces and the outside buccal curve of the arch.
Packaging
Two bright blue rounded rectangular plastic storage cases are visible; each guard rests on the lid. One case shows a visible front hinge/closure detail.
- Container shapeCases are rounded-corner rectangular plastic boxes with domed lids and flat bases; lids are slightly raised where the guard sits.
2 regions
x 0.55 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.45 · w 0.45 · h 0.34 (high) - Closure detailA small molded hinge/clip is visible on the front edge of the upper-right case where lid meets base.
1 region
x 0.80 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Surface finishCase surfaces are glossy plastic with specular highlights and subtle molded seam lines around the lid.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.08 · w 0.40 · h 0.38 (high)
Other
Studio-style shot on a bright white background with soft shadows; two product+case sets are diagonally arranged and the image is cropped so parts of the lower-left and upper-right sets extend toward the edges.
- Shot compositionTwo identical product arrangements placed diagonally from lower-left to upper-right, creating a repeating pattern; top-right arrangement is nearer the top edge.
- Background and surfaceNeutral white background with soft, faint gray drop shadows beneath each case indicating a light source from above.
- LightingEven studio lighting producing soft highlights on the glossy plastic and clear guard surfaces, with no harsh directional glare.
- Image crop and framingBoth product sets are partially cropped by the frame edges so the lower-left case is truncated at the bottom and the top-right case is close to the image top edge.
Colors
transparent clear· guardbright blue· case exteriorPackaging#016ECA- Overall shapeEach guard is a U-shaped dental tray that follows a single dental arch with individual tooth-shaped cavities along its length.
Documents & Data
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://clearretain.com/products/hard-night-guard
- Platform
- shopify
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