ClearRetain
Lower Partial Denture Retainer (1 Tooth Only)
This Lower Partial Denture Retainer (1 Tooth Only) is a clear, custom-fitted dental retainer with a single acrylic tooth replacement, designed to prevent teeth from shifting after orthodontic treatment. It is fabricated from a durable, stain-resistant, BPA- and phthalate-free thermoplastic material (1mm thickness) and includes a self-impression kit with putty, trays, and pre-paid return shipping. The product is HSA/FSA eligible and backed by a 60-day guarantee; user reviews indicate the lower retainer is straightforward to fit and holds up well over time.
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Health Care
- GTIN
850017166141- MPN
LOWER-PARTIAL-DENTURE-RETAINER-1
Specifications
Custom lower partial denture retainer that replaces a single missing tooth. Made from clear, durable, BPA-free plastic, it is fabricated from your own dental impressions and helps prevent teeth from shifting.
Includes upper and lower dental impression trays, impression putty, tooth shade guide, and prepaid return label. Fabricated using positive pressure vacuum forming. Ultra-clear, strong, durable, stain-resistant, BPA and phthalate-free. Thickness: 1mm. HSA/FSA eligible. 60-day guarantee.
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 7 oz
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Health Care
Additional Attributes
- BPA-free
- phthalate-free
- stain-resistant
- ultra-clear
- strong
- durable
- 1mm thickness
- custom-made
- positive pressure vacuum forming
- includes self-impression kit
- HSA/FSA eligible
- 60-day guarantee
- 5 tooth shade options
- single acrylic tooth
- lower partial denture
Product Insights
ClearRetain's Lower Partial Denture Retainer is a $179 at-home alternative to $400–$800 in-office appliances: a BPA-free, 1mm vacuum-formed shell with a fused, shade-matched acrylic tooth that protects a healing site and holds a single-tooth gap for a future implant—yet it is strictly temporary and non-chewing, requiring removal for meals and care limited to cool water and mild soap (with weekly soaks), as hot water, toothpaste, and coffee can warp, scuff, or stain the shell, and its 6–24-month lifespan shortens under grinding, clenching, or molar stress. The snug fit traps saliva overnight, raising cavity risk for decay-prone users, and while five shade options are offered, the solid acrylic tooth is often lighter and lacks translucency, with coffee able to darken adjacent teeth and create visible shade drift. The 60-day guarantee covers remake or refund but excludes shipping, materials, pet chews, loss, grinding, heat warpage, and shade drift, with refunds reportedly minus about $20, and a reorder from saved impressions costs $134.25, 25% below the first order.
Verified claims
- Treatment role
- BPA-free 1mm tooth-borne temporary that protects the healing site and holds the gap for an implant.
- Meal-off wear
- Remove it before meals — the 1mm shell isn't built for chewing forces.
- Fit
- A tight new fit is normal; if it won't seat, the 60-day guarantee covers a remake.
- Impression kit
- Impression kit carries three tray sizes, lowering the odds of a failed first mould
- Durability
- Molar gaps stress the 1mm shell, which lasts 6-24 months with cool-water care
- Shade options
- Five tooth shades to choose from, matched by the included card beside adjacent teeth
- Tooth shade
- Buyers say the solid acrylic tooth is close but can be lighter and lacks translucency.
- Shade drift
- Coffee can darken adjacent teeth, leaving the replacement tooth visibly lighter.
- Shell care
- Coffee is the clear shell's main stain source: water-only while wearing, no toothpaste, weekly soak.
- Care rules
- Hot water, toothpaste, and coffee can each warp, scuff, or stain the 1mm clear shell
- Replacement cost
- 299 USD list, 179 USD sale; a reorder from saved impressions costs 134.25
- Replacement horizon
- Expected life is 6-24 months; grinding, clenching, or a molar gap pulls it shorter, and brand steers bruxers to a thicker grind guard.
- Care and cleaning
- Remove it to eat and clean with cool water and dish soap; never toothpaste, hot water, or coffee in it.
- Cavity risk
- The snug 1mm shell traps saliva overnight, a real cavity-risk factor for decay-prone users.
- Care routine
- Only water is safe while wearing; clean with cool water, mild soap and a weekly soak; no toothpaste or hot water.
- Price vs rivals
- $179 sale price, about half the typical $400–$800 in-office charge.
- Included tooth
- Shell carries a shade-matched acrylic tooth — not an empty tray.
- Financing
- Payable via Affirm in monthly installments from about $62.
- Purchase protection
- 60-day guarantee: free remake or refund, excluding shipping and materials.
- Impression process
- Buyers report about a week to get an impression approved before fabrication.
- Guarantee
- The guarantee provides free replacements; refunds are reported minus a roughly $20 fee.
- Night wear
- Some buyers report overnight wear holds saliva against teeth, raising cavity risk.
- Reorder
- Stored-impression reorder: $134.25, 25% below the $179 first order.
- Replacement cycle
- Clear retainers typically need replacement every 6–24 months.
- Construction
- 1mm BPA- and phthalate-free positive-pressure vacuum-formed shell with fused acrylic tooth, no clasps.
- Chewing limits
- Not a chewing surface — take it out for meals and sports.
- Refund terms
- 60-day refund deducts shipping and material costs, about $20 of the $179 paid
- Warranty exclusions
- The 60-day guarantee covers defects only, not pet chews, loss, grinding, heat warpage or shade drift
- Claim process
- A covered replacement means mailing the old retainer and impression back for a remake
- Space maintenance
- Holds the missing-tooth gap open for a future implant, but won't close gaps or straighten teeth.
- Ongoing protection
- Works only while worn, and clear retainer shells typically need replacement every 6-24 months.
Product record
- Title
- Lower Partial Denture Retainer (1 Tooth Only)
- Brand
- ClearRetain
- Price
- $299 USD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 5 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
4 images- 01
Product
A single-piece clear lower dental tray in a U shape with individual tooth impression wells and one opaque off-white replacement tooth bonded at the front center.
- Overall shapeU-shaped lower dental tray that follows the arch of lower teeth; open at the top of the image and curved downward toward the viewer.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.60 · w 0.84 · h 0.32 (high) - Material and finishSingle molded translucent clear thermoplastic with a glossy, slightly reflective finish and visible internal highlights.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.62 · w 0.80 · h 0.28 (high) - Tooth impression detailsSeries of individual tooth-shaped wells and occlusal contours molded into the tray along the arch, defining each tooth position.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.65 · w 0.76 · h 0.22 (high) - Attached replacement toothSingle opaque off-white rectangular tooth prosthetic bonded to the front center of the tray; contrasts visibly with the clear tray.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.74 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Right posterior detailRaised molded contours and deeper occlusal grooves visible on the right-side posterior portion of the tray.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Left posterior detailLeft-side posterior shows a similar raised molded shape with a visible outer rim curve and tooth cavity outlines.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.65 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a clean white background, centered near the bottom of the frame with soft even lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Background and stagingSmooth white studio background with no visible props or packaging.
- Shot compositionHigh-key product shot with the tray placed across the lower third of the image and ample empty space above.
- Lighting and reflectionEven diffuse lighting producing soft highlights on the tray surface and slight internal reflections in the clear material.
Colors
translucent clear· clear tray body#F3F3F3off-white beige· replacement tooth#F3F3F3- Overall shapeU-shaped lower dental tray that follows the arch of lower teeth; open at the top of the image and curved downward toward the viewer.
- 02
Product
Illustrated dental diagram showing colored tooth icons arranged as a lower dental arch with labeled tooth-type icons and stack of stylized teeth on left and right sides.
- Lower dental arch graphicU-shaped arrangement of small, rounded stylized tooth icons forming a lower arch centered in the image; individual tooth icons are color-coded (green, yellow, red) and some have small white numeric labels visible on them.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.48 · w 0.48 · h 0.32 (high) - Stacked posterior teeth (left)A vertical column of blue, oval stylized teeth appears on the image's right half (viewer right) representing posterior teeth stacked top-to-bottom.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.02 · w 0.26 · h 0.56 (high) - Single tooth type icons and legendThree single large rounded tooth icons in different colors appear down the left column: a light green icon at top, a red icon below it, and a yellow icon further down; each icon is paired with a circular check or cross symbol to its left and a text label to the right.
3 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.54 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high) - Small white numeric labels on teethSome small white numbers are printed on several small colored tooth icons along the lower arch; characters are legible on a subset of icons but too small to fully read on all.Partial
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.58 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
White background, centered diagram; image is cropped at left and bottom edges so some left-column legend and lower text are partially cut off; lighting is even and flat.
- Background and croppingPlain white background with the diagram centered; left and bottom edges of the graphic are partially cropped by the image border.
- Visible text block placementText labels for diagram elements appear near their corresponding icons; larger bold black labels appear under the arch reading 'Customer Right Side' and 'Customer Left Side' near the lower center of the image.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.68 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high) - Image qualitySharp vector-style artwork with solid flat fills and thin dark outlines; overall resolution is sufficient to read most larger labels but some fine printed numbers are small.
Colors
light green· incisor icons (legend and lower arch)#F4DC93muted red· canine icons (legend and lower arch)soft yellow· premolar icons (legend and lower arch)#FBDC93light blue· molar stacks#9ABAE2- Lower dental arch graphicU-shaped arrangement of small, rounded stylized tooth icons forming a lower arch centered in the image; individual tooth icons are color-coded (green, yellow, red) and some have small white numeric labels visible on them.
- 03
Product
A printed shade-matching card showing five numbered shade panels in a horizontal row (labels 1 through 5) each with a centered outlined square; large instructional text appears below.
- Shade panels rowFive square shade panels arranged left-to-right and numbered 1 through 5 above each panel; each panel contains a thin black outlined square centered inside a slightly different off-white/beige background.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.36 (high) - Panel 1 label“Digit '1' printed above the leftmost panel in bold black type.”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Panel 2 label“Digit '2' printed above the second panel in bold black type.”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.03 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Panel 3 label“Digit '3' printed above the middle panel in bold black type.”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.03 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Panel 4 label“Digit '4' printed above the fourth panel in bold black type.”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.03 · w 0.13 · h 0.12 (high) - Panel 5 label“Digit '5' printed above the rightmost panel in bold black type.”
1 region
x 0.80 · y 0.03 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Outlined squaresEach shade panel contains a centered thin black rectangular outline (square) positioned slightly below the numeric label.
5 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.27 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high) - Large instruction heading“Hold this card to your teeth to determine the closest shade. Check the correct box. Make sure to send this card back with your order.”
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.38 · w 0.96 · h 0.24 (high) - Additional instruction lines“We can replace only one of your front six teeth. Note: Pictures may slightly vary from your teeth shade. Thanks! - ClearRetain”
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.60 · w 0.96 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Simple white background with even lighting; image is a close crop of a printed shade card and instruction text, with no props visible.
- Shot compositionClose-up crop focusing on the top portion of a printed card: shade panels on top and large black instruction text below; edges of the card extend close to the image borders.
- Background and lightingEven, diffuse lighting with minimal shadows and a plain light background behind the card.
- Image qualitySharp legible large text and high contrast between black text and light card; no visible people or props.
Colors
very pale off-white· panel 1 backgroundpale cream· panel 2 backgroundlight beige· panel 3 background#EFE9DBwarm beige· panel 4 background#EEE5CBmedium warm beige· panel 5 background#EEDDB4matte black· printed black text and outlines#141313- Shade panels rowFive square shade panels arranged left-to-right and numbered 1 through 5 above each panel; each panel contains a thin black outlined square centered inside a slightly different off-white/beige background.
- 04
Product
Two transparent U-shaped lower dental retainer shells are visible, each with a single opaque tooth-colored rectangular replacement bonded into the front center; one retainer is partially cropped at the bottom edge.
- Overall shapeU-shaped lower dental arch shells with molded individual tooth sockets and scalloped lingual and buccal margins.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.74 · h 0.40 (high) - Material and finishTransparent glossy thermoplastic material showing internal molded tooth anatomy and smooth shiny outer surfaces.
- Single tooth replacementEach retainer has one rectangular, opaque, tooth-colored insert positioned at the front center of the arch.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.24 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.66 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high) - Molded tooth detailVisible individual tooth impressions including occlusal indentations and subtle ridges matching tooth anatomy.
- Partial crop and duplicateSecond identical retainer is visible near the bottom-left and is partially cropped by the image edge, indicating a repeated product placement.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio-style high-key image on a plain white background showing two copies of the product with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; one copy is cropped by the frame.
- Background and lightingPlain bright white background with diffuse even lighting and very soft faint shadows underneath the plastic edges.
- Shot compositionTwo retainer copies arranged diagonally across the frame; top copy is fully visible, bottom copy is partially cropped by the lower image edge.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution product-on-white studio photograph with no visible text, props, or packaging.
Colors
translucent clear· transparent shell#C5C9C6ivory· tooth insert#E4E5E4- Overall shapeU-shaped lower dental arch shells with molded individual tooth sockets and scalloped lingual and buccal margins.
Product Video
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
5 total5 reviews · out of 5
I am happy with my retainer. The process was a little slow but not terrible. Thank you for quality work.
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/SFbitcheswithtaste, r/orthodonticsReddit users have mixed experiences with ClearRetain, praising its lower retainer ease and customer service while noting issues with upper retainers, slow email approvals, and potential cavity risk.
Comments include several positive experiences with durability, comfort, and customer service, but also significant complaints about upper retainer fit, deletion of negative reviews, and slow email responses, resulting in overall mixed sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Replacement retainers after orthodontic treatment or aligner company shutdown
- Lower retainer (easier to fit than upper) for maintaining lower teeth alignment
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- How long do they take to reply to impression approval emails?
- Around a week, and some users find the wait annoying.
- Is ClearRetain suitable for upper retainers?
- Lower retainers are easier; upper retainers can be problematic, especially with unusual tooth shapes.
- How durable are ClearRetain retainers?
- Cheaper options last at least a year before cracking and are considered good for the price.
- Can I reorder without redoing impressions?
- Yes, for an extra $25 you can save your smile to your account.
Compared To
vs Sporting Smiles
One user chose Sporting Smiles based on reviews, while another said Clear Retain's customer service was night and day compared to Sporting Smiles' poor service.
vs Smile Direct Club
A user switched to ClearRetain after Smile Direct Club shut down.
Source Threads
User switched to ClearRetain after Smile Direct Club 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 →
ClearRetain lower retainer easier; upper retainer problematic
I tried clear retain. I would not try it unless you only need a lower retainer. The lower retainer is easier. The upper retainer is not easy.
u/Ofvaluenotofsuccessr/orthodonticsView thread →
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://clearretain.com/products/lower-partial-denture-retainer
- Platform
- shopify
- Updated