ClearRetain
Hard-Soft Night Guard (Dual Layer)
This dual-layer night guard is a custom-fitted oral appliance designed to protect teeth from grinding and clenching during sleep. It features a 1.3mm thick hard outer layer for grinding resistance and a soft inner layer for clenching comfort, made from BPA and phthalate-free laminate. Available for upper or lower teeth, it is professionally fabricated in a dental lab and includes an at-home impression kit.
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Health Care > Supports & Braces
- MPN
4743187306
Specifications
Custom dual-layer night guard with a hard outer layer for grinding protection and a soft inner layer for clenching comfort. Available for upper or lower teeth.
Thickness: 1.3mm. BPA and phthalate-free. Dual-layer laminate: hard outer layer for teeth grinding, soft inner layer for clenching comfort. Available for upper or lower teeth. Custom-made in a dental lab with dentist supervision. Includes impression kit with putty and trays.
- Material
- Laminate
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 5 oz
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Health Care > Supports & Braces
Additional Attributes
- custom-fit
- dual-layer
- hard outer layer for teeth grinding
- soft inner layer for clenching comfort
- BPA-free
- phthalate-free
- 1.3mm thickness
- dental-grade laminate material
- available for upper or lower teeth
- custom made in dental lab
- dentist supervised
- 60-day guarantee
Product Insights
ClearRetain's Hard-Soft Night Guard is a custom lab-made dual-layer guard that combines a hard outer shell with a soft, latex-free inner liner to protect teeth, crowns, and veneers from light-to-moderate grinding. Its ultra-thin 1.3mm profile is slimmer than typical dual-layer guards and most wearers adapt within one to two weeks, with upper-arch anchoring for grinding or lower-arch options for gag reflex and airway concerns. At $179 (often $104 on sale), it costs roughly a fifth to a quarter of a dentist-made guard, and a $25 backup provides a same-day spare if the primary is lost or broken. The main tradeoff: the soft liner compresses within 12–18 months, giving a 1–3 year service life, and severe grinding demands a full hard acrylic splint instead. A 60-day fit guarantee offers free remakes or refunds, but lost or pet-chewed guards are excluded, and proper care (no toothpaste, air-dry, weekly denture soaks) extends durability.
Verified claims
- Bruxism fit
- Best for light-to-moderate bruxism; severe grinding calls for full hard acrylic guard
- Thickness
- At 1.3mm it is thinner than the 2mm typical dual-layer and slim enough for daytime clenching
- Arch selection
- Upper arch default for grinding; lower arch suits gag reflex and mouth breathing
- Longevity
- Soft inner liner compresses first; replace the guard at 12-18 months
- Arch choice
- Lower arch leaves the palate exposed for gag or airway concerns; upper anchors more securely.
- Durability
- Hard outer shell over soft liner holds up to moderate grinding for 1–3 years.
- Value
- At the $104 sale price, roughly a fifth to a quarter of a $400–$800 dentist-made guard.
- Fabrication
- Custom lab-made: 15-year technician, three tray sizes, two practice putty sets.
- Fit and comfort
- 1.3mm thin profile keeps the guard unobtrusive; most adapt within 1–2 weeks.
- Single-arch use
- Wear one arch only; the $25 backup is a duplicate of the same arch.
- Impression kit
- A second putty set is a practice run; the kit ships three tray sizes and tutorial videos.
- Fit guarantee
- Free remake or refund within 60 days; ClearRetain reports over 98% of its retainers fit perfectly.
- Impression prep
- Before molding, remove brackets, buttons, and leftover cement; get the impression approved before shipping.
- Adjustment period
- Most people adapt within one to two weeks; first nights can bring extra saliva and altered speech.
- Replacement coverage
- Free 60-day replacement covers normal-use cracks; lost or pet-chewed guards are excluded and grinding shortens lifespan.
- Backup price
- A $25 backup makes two guards $129, under Clear Comfort's $189 single.
- Spare use
- A backup guard can be worn the same day the primary is lost or breaks.
- Warranty
- The 60-day warranty excludes lost or pet-chewed guards.
- Severe grinding
- For severe grinding, not a substitute for a hard acrylic splint — its soft liner compresses within 12–18 months.
- Material
- Dual laminate: latex-free EVA inner, copolyester/acrylic outer; BPA/phthalate-free.
- Suitable use
- Soft liner protects crowns and veneers; suited to light-to-moderate grinding.
- Care
- Clean with cool water and mild soap; no toothpaste or hot water, air-dry fully, weekly denture-tablet soak.
- Lifespan
- Soft liner typically compresses by 12–18 months; guard service life is 1–3 years.
- Bruxer suitability
- Suited to moderate bruxers; severe grinding shortens liner life.
- Replacement support
- Warranty covers only the first 60 days; a $25 duplicate backup is a ready spare.
- Adaptation period
- Most wearers adapt within one to two weeks of first use.
- Red flags
- See a dentist if soreness persists past a few nights or your bite feels off 30+ minutes after removal.
- Restoration safety
- Only the soft inner layer touches crowns, veneers and implants
- Orthodontic attachments
- Brackets, buttons, gems and leftover cement must be removed before the impression; a bonded permanent retainer is the exception
- FDA compliance
- FDA-approved materials; custom-made by a 15-year technician under dentist/orthodontist supervision
Product record
- Title
- Hard-Soft Night Guard (dual Layer)
- Brand
- ClearRetain
- Price
- $179 USD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.2 stars, 6 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
4 images- 01
Product
A single clear/translucent U-shaped dental night guard resting on a white plastic case; the guard shows individual tooth impressions and a smooth glossy surface.
- Overall shapeU-shaped dental appliance with a continuous arch matching an upper or lower dental row; ends curve upward toward the back.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.54 (high) - Material and finishTransparent or translucent flexible plastic with a glossy, slightly reflective finish; surface shows specular highlights.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.48 (high) - Tooth impression detailClearly defined individual tooth-shaped depressions and cusps visible along the inner and outer surfaces of the arch, including rounded molar contours at the rear.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.24 · w 0.52 · h 0.38 (high) - Edge profileThin rim around the arch with a slightly thicker rolled edge at the front-facing chewing surface; edges are smooth and continuous.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.48 · h 0.34 (medium) - Occlusion surfaces visibleInner occlusal surfaces show contoured cusps and troughs indicating contact surfaces for teeth.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (high)
Packaging
White rounded plastic storage case is visible beneath the night guard; lid and hinge area are partially visible.
- Case shapeRounded rectangular white plastic case with a raised central lid area and curved outer rim; visible top surface under the guard.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.46 · w 0.90 · h 0.48 (high) - Case finishOpaque white glossy plastic with visible specular highlights and smooth surface.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.84 · h 0.36 (high) - Hinge detailPartial hinge or clasp detail visible at the lower right edge of the case; small rounded protrusions suggest a snap or hinge feature.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.78 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadows; image crops the lower portion of the case.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray or off-white background with diffuse lighting producing soft, low-contrast shadows beneath the case and guard.
- Shot compositionTop-down oblique view showing the guard slightly rotated so one end is closer to the camera; product centered toward the upper-middle of the frame.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear detail and minimal noise; small areas of mild reflection on glossy surfaces.
- CroppingLower edge of the storage case is cropped by the image border.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.86 · w 1.00 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
clear translucent· night guard body#C4C4C4gloss white· storage case exteriorPackaging#C5C5C5- Overall shapeU-shaped dental appliance with a continuous arch matching an upper or lower dental row; ends curve upward toward the back.
- 02
Product
A clear U-shaped dental night guard placed on a white plastic display/case; guard is glossy and translucent with visible tooth-shaped impressions along its inner surface.
- Overall shapeU-shaped dental tray conforming to an arch with rounded ends and continuous rim following teeth contours.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.11 · w 0.62 · h 0.60 (high) - Material and finishTranslucent glossy material with smooth surface and specular highlights indicating a clear, plastic or silicone-like finish.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.42 · h 0.66 (high) - Tooth impressionsDistinct individual tooth impression shapes visible along the inner curvature, including rounded occlusal surfaces and interdental scallops.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.36 · w 0.47 · h 0.34 (high) - Wall thicknessGuard walls appear thin and uniformly contoured with slightly thicker rim at the outer edge.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.14 · w 0.40 · h 0.58 (medium) - Surface reflectionsMultiple bright specular highlights and soft reflections on the outer surface following the arch shape.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.48 · h 0.58 (high)
Packaging
A white rounded plastic display or storage case is visible beneath the night guard; it has a raised platform and a rim with a small latch detail.
- Case shapeRounded rectangular white plastic base with a raised central platform that supports the guard.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.88 · h 0.50 (high) - Latch detailSmall rounded latch or hinge detail visible at the lower right edge of the case rim.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.79 · w 0.24 · h 0.17 (medium) - Case finishOpaque glossy white plastic with soft reflections and a smooth finish.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.80 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a bright white background, top-front angled perspective, and soft even lighting; slight shadowing under the case and minor cropping at image edges.
- Shot angleOblique top-front view angled down toward the product, showing the occlusal surface of the guard.
- BackgroundEven, pale gray to white seamless background with no visible texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting producing gentle shadows beneath the case and subtle highlights on curved surfaces.
- Image cropLower-right corner of the case and latch are near the image edge and slightly cropped.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.74 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (high)
Colors
translucent clear· night guard body#C4C4C4gloss white· case exteriorPackaging#CBCBCB- Overall shapeU-shaped dental tray conforming to an arch with rounded ends and continuous rim following teeth contours.
- 03
Product
Two transparent U-shaped dental night guards (upper arches) are shown resting on white rounded rectangular display bases; one guard is fully visible near the top-right and a second is partially visible at the lower-left.
- Overall shapeU-shaped clear dental occlusal guard with tooth-shaped internal impressions along the arch; arch opening faces viewer.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.04 · w 0.33 · h 0.30 (high) - Second unit visibleSecond, partially cropped identical U-shaped guard and base appear toward the lower-left corner, showing the same tooth impression profile.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.55 · w 0.46 · h 0.39 (high) - Material appearanceGuard material is translucent and glossy with specular highlights showing a smooth outer surface and slightly textured inner tooth impression areas.
- Display basesEach guard rests on a smooth, rounded rectangular white base with a raised platform and visible rim near the front edge.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.37 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high) - Edge detailGuard edges are thin and follow the contour of individual tooth impressions, producing a scalloped perimeter.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.04 · w 0.33 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Minimal studio composition on a light gray to white background showing two product displays; soft even lighting with faint soft shadows and no legible text.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray to white background with no visible props other than the product display bases.
- Shot compositionDiagonal layout with one full guard near top-right and a second partially cropped at lower-left, leaving large negative space in upper-left.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft, even studio lighting producing subtle highlights on the glossy surfaces and faint soft shadows beneath bases.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear focus and visible surface texture; no legible printed text present in the frame.
Colors
translucent clear· guard material#C4C4C4white· display base#C5C5C5- Overall shapeU-shaped clear dental occlusal guard with tooth-shaped internal impressions along the arch; arch opening faces viewer.
- 04
Product
Two clear, U-shaped dental mouthpieces (night guards) are shown seated on glossy white rounded display bases. Both guards are translucent with visible tooth-impression contours and slightly raised peripheral rims.
- Upper-right guard shapeU-shaped clear mouthpiece with a visible occlusal surface showing individual tooth impression contours and a continuous peripheral rim; seated on a glossy white rounded base that follows the U contour.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high) - Lower-left guard shapeSecond U-shaped clear mouthpiece visible at lower-left, showing similar tooth impression detail and peripheral rim; also seated on a glossy white rounded base with a small hinge-like protrusion on the front edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high) - Material appearanceMouthpieces are translucent and glossy with internal highlights and subtle shadowing that reveal tooth-shaped hollows; bases are opaque white and highly glossy with visible specular reflections.
- Peripheral detailsBoth mouthpieces show rounded, slightly thicker rims around the outer edge and distinct rounded depressions corresponding to tooth cusps along the occlusal surface.
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background showing two duplicated product groupings; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and high-key exposure. Image is cropped so only portions of the lower-left and upper-right groupings are fully visible.
- Shot compositionTwo identical product groupings arranged diagonally from lower-left to upper-right on a pale neutral background; significant empty space on the left and top edges.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting with soft shadows beneath the bases and distinct specular highlights on the glossy white bases and the clear mouthpieces.
- CroppingLower-left grouping is partially cropped at the bottom-left corner; upper-right grouping is fully visible but close to the image top edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.32 (high)
Colors
clear/translucent· mouthpiece material#C4C4C4gloss white· display base- Upper-right guard shapeU-shaped clear mouthpiece with a visible occlusal surface showing individual tooth impression contours and a continuous peripheral rim; seated on a glossy white rounded base that follows the U contour.
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Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://clearretain.com/products/hard-soft-night-guard
- Platform
- shopify
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