ClearRetain
Upper and Lower Retainer-Night Guard set
The Upper and Lower Retainer-Night Guard set by ClearRetain is a pair of custom-made, full-arch dental appliances that combine the functions of a retainer and a night guard, with one tray for each arch. It is used to keep teeth in their corrected position while protecting against nighttime grinding and clenching, and is suitable for people who currently wear both a retainer and a night guard. The set is made from BPA- and phthalate-free orthodontic-grade material, is fabricated in the USA from dental impressions, is HSA/FSA eligible, and includes a 120-day guarantee; user reviews report average durability of 1–2 years, though fit can depend on the quality of the upper impression.
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Health Care
Specifications
A custom-made upper and lower retainer-night guard set that retains teeth in their corrected position while protecting against grinding and clenching.
Full upper and lower coverage; hard premium material provides a durable protective barrier; BPA and phthalate-free; custom-made from dental impressions for a precise fit; includes upper and lower guards; made in USA; comes with dental self-impression kit.
- Material
- BPA and phthalate-free orthodontic grade materials
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 7 oz
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Health Care
Additional Attributes
- BPA-free
- phthalate-free
- orthodontic grade material
- hard premium material
- custom-made
- state-of-the-art computerized equipment
- precise fit
- made in USA
- upper and lower set
- night guard and retainer
- HSA/FSA eligible
- 120-day guarantee
- dental self-impression kit included
- fabricated by dental lab technician
- least noticeable material
- durable
- full upper and lower coverage
Product Insights
The ClearRetain Upper And Lower Retainer-Night Guard Set replaces the guard-over-retainer stack with one dual-laminate shell for both arches, priced at $174 (down from $254) — about $5 more than a pure retainer pair and far less than a dentist’s ~$300 lab retainer. Its hard shell outlasts hybrid guards, handles heavy grinding for 1–2 years, and costs less per night than a $25 boil-and-bite when used nightly; a $35 duplicate backup set avoids the 3–4 week remake wait. The tradeoff is that fit depends on a flawless home impression: the putty hardens in 40–45 seconds, requires a 5-minute hold and 2–3 mm upper-front clearance, and misfits or unusual upper front teeth can fail photo approval or need a remake. Once fitted, the guards feel tight for a few days but ease with wear, yet some users report saliva pooling that may raise cavity risk, and the 120-day guarantee excludes shipping/material costs. Cleaning must be gentle — mild soap, no hot water — and replacement is indicated when back molars show a thin translucent patch.
Verified claims
- Impression kit
- The impression putty hardens 40–45 seconds after mixing, so the tray must be seated in one pass and held 5 minutes.
- Longevity
- Replaces the guard-over-retainer stack that warps both devices; hard shell outlasts hybrid guards
- Care
- Clean daily with a soft brush and mild soap; never use hot water, which warps it
- Pricing
- Listed at $254, on sale $174 — only $5 above ClearRetain's premium pure-retainer pair
- Durability
- Buyers report 1–2 years of heavy-grind wear, though grinding shortens any retainer's lifespan.
- Wear signs
- Reorder when back molars show a thin translucent patch; replacement takes 3–4 weeks.
- Cost per night
- The $174 hard-shell set is cheaper per night than a $25 boil-and-bite for heavy grinders.
- Dentist comparison
- At $174, the set undercuts a typical dentist-office retainer.
- HSA/FSA savings
- HSA/FSA funds cut the effective cost by 20–37%.
- Backup cost
- A duplicate backup set costs $35, less than a single drugstore guard.
- Arch options
- Two variants are offered — the full set or individual arches — so only the needed arch can be ordered.
- Replacement timing
- Order at the first translucent molar patch; delivery runs 3–4 weeks after impressions are mailed.
- Backup set
- The $35 duplicate set is a ready swap-in if the primary is lost or broken.
- Replacement lifespan
- Grinders typically replace clear retainers every 3–6 months; the two-arch set doubles the wear surface.
- Warranty replacement
- Normal-use cracks are replaced free using the stored impression or digital file.
- Impression taking
- Hold the impression a full 5 minutes; keep 2–3 mm front clearance on the upper tray.
- Saliva pooling
- Some wearers report saliva pooling overnight that may raise cavity risk.
- Break-in
- New guards feel tight for a couple of days; the snugness eases with nightly wear, not a misfit.
- Misfit remedy
- If snugness persists after a few days, a new impression and a remake fix it — not at-home reshaping.
- Impression accuracy
- Fit is set by the home impression: largest tray, full hold time, and 2-3 mm upper front clearance.
- Fit
- Buyers report upper-arch molds as the main fit-failure point; photo approval and impression rules target it.
- Full coverage
- Both arches get hard guards, so clenching force spreads across two surfaces instead of one.
- Value
- The $174 pair costs only $5 more than ClearRetain's $169 pure-retainer set.
- Replacement lead time
- Buyers can add a $35 duplicate set to avoid a 3-4 week wait if a guard cracks.
- Daily cleaning
- Clean each morning with a soft brush and mild soap; hot water warps it, and coffee, tea, or smoke stains without daily care.
- Material
- This material is BPA and phthalate-free and matches the no-leach standard for hard night guards.
- Dental eligibility
- Bonded lingual wires are workable if disclosed; brackets, cement, gems, and loose restorations must be resolved before ordering.
- Impression approval
- Impressions are photo-approved before mailing; buyers report peg-shaped upper front teeth can fail review.
- Refund and warranty
- The 120-day guarantee excludes shipping and material costs, with some refunds refused.
- Price vs rivals
- The $174 set undercuts a ~$300 dentist retainer with the same lab fabrication process.
- Dual-function design
- One thin, precisely fitting dual-laminate shell replaces the retainer-plus-night-guard stack.
- Support
- Buyers split: Sporting Smiles for phone support, ClearRetain for durability.
Product record
- Title
- Upper And Lower Retainer-Night Guard Set
- Brand
- ClearRetain
- Price
- $254 USD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.3 stars, 6 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Two transparent thermoformed dental trays (upper and lower) are visible; each is a single-piece clear shell molded to tooth anatomy with scalloped occlusal surfaces and smooth outer rims.
- Tray geometryTwo U-shaped clear dental trays with full-arch coverage visible; each tray is a single thin shell following individual tooth contours with scalloped occlusal indentations and a continuous smooth peripheral rim.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.48 · w 0.58 · h 0.47 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.53 · h 0.46 (high) - Surface finishTrays are glossy and translucent with specular highlights and subtle internal texture where tooth impressions are formed.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (high) - Visible edge detailPeripheral rim of each tray is thin and slightly rounded; rim shows a faint bluish tint against the background.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.48 · w 0.80 · h 0.45 (medium) - Occlusal anatomyIndividual tooth-shaped indentations and cusps are molded into the interior surfaces and are visible as shallow rounded bulges along the arch.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.55 · h 0.36 (high)
Packaging
A rounded oval storage case in a pale peach color is visible beneath and supporting the trays; the case has a hinged lid and a small latch detail on the side.
- Case shapeRounded oval plastic storage case with smoothly contoured top and a visible seam where lid meets base.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.22 · w 0.70 · h 0.55 (high) - Latch detailSmall molded latch or clasp is visible on the case perimeter at the lower-right area of the case.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.63 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Top-front perspective shot on a plain white background with soft, even studio lighting and subtle soft shadows; image is closely cropped around the case and trays.
- Shot compositionImage framed from a slightly elevated front angle, showing the top and front edges of the case and trays; trays partly overlap the case and extend toward the bottom edge of the frame.
- Background and lightingPlain neutral white background with diffuse lighting that produces soft shadows and visible specular highlights on the clear trays.
- Image qualitySharp focus on trays and case with high detail; no legible printed text visible in the image.
Colors
translucent clear (cool tint)· clear trays#E0C7B9pale peach· storage casePackaging#E1C5B4- Tray geometryTwo U-shaped clear dental trays with full-arch coverage visible; each tray is a single thin shell following individual tooth contours with scalloped occlusal indentations and a continuous smooth peripheral rim.
- 02
Product
Two transparent dental trays (upper and lower-style night guards) are photographed resting on rounded oval clamshell cases. Trays are thin, glossy, and show individual tooth impression anatomy along their inner surfaces.
- Tray material and finishThin translucent thermoplastic trays with a glossy surface and visible highlights and subtle internal sheen.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.46 · w 0.50 · h 0.50 (high) - Tooth impression detailInner surfaces of each tray show molded tooth impressions with individual cusp and occlusal anatomy visible along the arch.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.10 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.32 (high) - Tray geometryEach tray is U-shaped following a dental arch with relatively thin walls and a continuous rim; one tray is shown from the occlusal-facing side and one from a slightly angled top view.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 0.48 · h 0.44 (medium) - Occlusion and translucency effectsTrays produce soft internal reflections and slight blue-tinged edge highlights where light refracts, making edges more visible than flat faces.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (medium)
Packaging
Rounded oval clamshell storage cases in a pale peach / nude color with a visible hinge and snap-latch detail; trays rest on top of the closed cases.
- Case shapeRounded oval clamshell case with a domed lid and slightly recessed base rim.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 0.46 · h 0.36 (high) - Hinge and latchMolded hinge and a small snap-latch detail visible along the front edge of the case where lid meets base.
2 regions
x 0.86 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Minimal white background with two repeated product groupings arranged diagonally; soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadows and crisp image focus.
- Shot compositionTwo near-identical product groupings are visible, one toward the top-right and one toward the lower-left, with the lower-left grouping partially cropped by the image edge.
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.00 · w 0.46 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 0.48 · h 0.52 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white background with even, soft diffuse lighting and very faint contact shadows beneath cases.
- Image clarityHigh-resolution rendering with clear edges, fine surface highlights, and no visible text or labels.
Colors
clear / translucent· tray#DCC6BApale peach· case exteriorPackaging#E1C5B4- Tray material and finishThin translucent thermoplastic trays with a glossy surface and visible highlights and subtle internal sheen.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/orthodonticsReddit users have mixed experiences with Clear Retain, praising its affordability and ease of ordering but noting concerns about upper retainer fit, delayed support, and refund practices.
Positive comments highlight good durability (some lasting 1-2 years), comfort, and helpful customer service; negative comments cite difficulty with upper impressions, delayed email replies, refund refusals, and review suppression.
Themes
Use Cases
- Replacement retainers after losing orthodontist-provided sets
- Nightly wear to maintain teeth alignment
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- How long do Clear Retain retainers last?
- Users report at least a year before cracking for the cheaper option, and some have used them for up to 2 years.
- Do I need to take my own impressions?
- Yes, Clear Retain sends an impression kit; you email a photo of the impressions for approval before mailing them.
- How responsive is customer support?
- Mixed: some users reach a person quickly, while others report waiting about a week for impression approval and difficulties obtaining refunds.
Compared To
vs Sporting Smiles
Mixed comparisons: one user chose Sporting Smiles for its reviews and phone support, while another said their Sporting Smiles retainer broke quickly and praised Clear Retain's customer service.
vs Original orthodontist retainers
One user says Clear Retain retainers are just as good as the original pair from their orthodontist.
Source Threads
Clear Retain user describes the impression and ordering process
Doing the impressions isn’t that hard or anything. It takes about 10 minutes tops. You have to email a picture of the impressions before mailing them so they can verify that the impressions will work.
u/Jasmineford123r/orthodonticsView thread →
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://clearretain.com/products/lower-retainer-night-guard-for-heavy-grinding-copy
- Platform
- shopify
- Updated