ClearRetain
Lower Retainer-Night Guard
The Lower Retainer-Night Guard by ClearRetain is a custom-made dental appliance for the lower arch that serves as both a retainer to maintain teeth alignment and a night guard to protect against grinding and clenching. It is fabricated in the U.S. from BPA- and phthalate-free orthodontic-grade material, and orders include a dental self-impression kit for a precise fit; over 98% of appliances fit on the first try and a 120-day guarantee applies. User reviews indicate the lower retainer is relatively easy to obtain and typically lasts about a year or more with normal wear.
- Color
- Clear
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Health Care > Supports & Braces
Specifications
Custom-made lower retainer and night guard combo that holds teeth in corrected position and protects against grinding and clenching. Made from BPA-free, phthalate-free orthodontic grade materials.
Combines retainer and night guard in one custom-made appliance. Made from hard premium material that is thin, durable, and least noticeable. Designed for lower teeth. Fabricated with state-of-the-art computerized equipment for precise fit. Includes dental impression kit for at-home use. Backed by a 120-day guarantee.
- Color
- Clear
- Material
- BPA and phthalate-free orthodontic grade material
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 4.5 oz
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Health Care > Supports & Braces
Additional Attributes
- 80% less than most orthodontists
- Hassle-free returns
- Custom-made
- Precise fit
- Hard premium material
- Thinnest, most durable, least noticeable night guard material
- BPA-free
- Phthalate-free
- Orthodontic grade materials
- State-of-the-art computerized equipment
- Fabricated by experienced laboratory technician
- Supervised by orthodontist with 30+ years experience
- Made in the USA
- HSA/FSA eligible
- 120-Day Guarantee
- Over 98% fit on first try
- Combines retainer and night guard
- For lower teeth
- Night use
- Clear
Product Insights
ClearRetain's Lower Retainer-Night Guard merges orthodontic retention with full-arch bruxism protection in a lower-only horseshoe shape that leaves the palate exposed, reducing gagging while a CAD/CAM-milled interior keeps it snug through the molars. The orthodontic-grade dual-laminate—soft polyurethane inner, hard copolyester/acrylic outer, BPA- and phthalate-free—sits between a thin retainer and a thick night guard, making it best for mild-to-moderate grinding. A home impression (25-second mix, 5-minute set, photo approval) yields a first-try fit over 98% after brackets, buttons, gems, and cement are removed, undercutting dentist-dispensed Essix retainers and custom night guards. The main tradeoff is hygiene and durability: overnight saliva pooling can raise cavity risk, heavy grinders may crack the guard within a year and need a thicker product, and care demands cool water and a soft brush—no toothpaste or heat.
Verified claims
- Retention
- CAD/CAM-milled interior keeps the guard snug despite guard-thick walls.
- Grinding protection
- Full-arch lower guard shields every tooth from mild-to-moderate grinding.
- Comfort
- Lower horseshoe shape leaves the palate exposed, so it rarely triggers gagging.
- Lower-arch fit
- Buyers report the lower retainer is easier to fit than an upper
- Grind protection
- One lower guard covers the whole arch, molars included, protecting both jaws from grinding
- Cavity risk
- Buyers caution that overnight saliva pooling inside the guard can raise cavity risk
- Impression timing
- Mix putty for 25 seconds and let the impression set 5 minutes
- Mold handling
- Press below the lip and chin during set, then remove by the tray edges
- Fit assurance
- First-try fit is over 98% once brackets, buttons, gems, and cement are removed
- Value
- At $115 it undercuts a $350–$650 dentist Essix and Sporting Smiles' $170 custom night-guard retainer.
- Warranty
- 120-day free remake warranty; one buyer reports failed-fit refunds minus $20.
- Lower-arch design
- Lower horseshoe shape leaves the palate exposed and rarely triggers the gag reflex.
- Material
- Orthodontic-grade dual-laminate (soft polyurethane inner, hard copolyester/acrylic outer), BPA- and phthalate-free.
- Fit and profile
- Thickness between a 0.76mm retainer and a 1.5-5mm night guard, with CAD/CAM-milled interior for precise fit.
- Care
- Clean with cool water and a soft brush; never use toothpaste or hot water.
- Grinding severity
- Best for mild-to-moderate bruxism; heavy grinding needs more thickness
- Fit and coverage
- Full-arch coverage through the molars; CAD/CAM interior keeps it seated at night
- Wear suitability
- Palate-free horseshoe design avoids gag reflex; one arch protects all teeth
- Lifespan
- Buyer-reported lifespan is at least a year before cracking, shorter with heavy grinding.
- Fit troubleshooting
- Initial tightness is normal and settles in a couple days; a lasting bad fit means the impression needs redoing.
- Impression process
- The home mold needs a 25-second mix, a five-minute set, and a photo-approval wait before the lab builds it.
- Guarantee terms
- 120-day guarantee: free remakes from the on-file impression or refund minus $20; defects get a 60-day replacement.
- Thickness vs durability
- The thinnest night-guard material sits between 1 mm and 2 mm; grinders who crack it get routed to a thicker guard.
- Cavity hygiene
- Some users report higher cavity risk from saliva pooling in the retainer at night.
- Cleaning
- Daily care: cool-water rinse and soft-toothbrush scrub, no toothpaste.
- Heat and storage
- Never use hot water or leave in a hot car — heat can warp the guard; store it in its case.
- Dental precautions
- Buyers report saliva pooling overnight raising cavity risk; call about bonded retainers or loose restorations first.
- Fit and wear
- Lower guard covers the full arch through the molars and is worn nearly full-time during the first 4–12 months after braces.
- Customer service
- Buyers report photo-approval email replies take about a week.
- Wear schedule
- Wear at night for retention and daytime for clenching; near full-time for 4–12 months after braces.
- Arch coverage
- Covers the full lower arch to the molars; a lower-only guard shields all teeth from grinding.
Product record
- Title
- Lower Retainer-Night Guard
- Brand
- ClearRetain
- Price
- $189 USD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 3 reviews, scale 5
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A clear thermoformed dental lower night guard is shown resting on top of a green rounded storage case. The guard is U-shaped with shaped tooth impressions and a thin uniform wall thickness.
- Overall shapeU-shaped clear dental appliance with a continuous arch matching lower dental anatomy; ends curve upward slightly.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.16 · w 0.66 · h 0.48 (high) - Tooth impression detailVisible individual tooth-shaped cavities and cusp detail across the arch; impressions appear rounded and anatomically contoured.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.27 · w 0.49 · h 0.30 (high) - Material appearanceTransparent, glossy thermoplastic material with specular highlights and slight internal texture from molding.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high) - Edge profileThin uniform rim along the outer edge of the guard with a smooth rounded finish.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.28 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (medium)
Packaging
A rounded rectangular hard storage case in pale green with a front hinge and snap latch is visible and serves as the surface the guard rests on.
- Case shapeRounded rectangular box with softened corners and a slightly domed lid; visible top surface provides platform for the guard.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.42 · w 0.76 · h 0.48 (high) - Latch and hingeFront snap-latch and a seam for the hinge are visible at the lower front edge of the case; latch is a small molded tab.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.71 · w 0.31 · h 0.17 (medium) - Surface finishMatte to low-sheen plastic finish with subtle highlights and no visible text or labeling on the outer surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain white background photographed from a slightly elevated front-right angle.
- Shot compositionProduct is centered in the lower two-thirds of the frame with empty white space above; camera angle is slightly elevated and rotated to the right.
- Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse lighting with soft shadows beneath the case and faint specular highlights on the guard.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharply focused on product with neutral white background and no visible text or props aside from the case and guard.
Colors
clear (transparent)· night guard body#ABC39Bpale mint green· storage case exteriorPackaging#B3CC95- Overall shapeU-shaped clear dental appliance with a continuous arch matching lower dental anatomy; ends curve upward slightly.
- 02
Product
Two transparent thermoformed dental night guards are shown resting on top of two matte mint-green oval storage cases; the guards are clear, tooth-shaped trays with visible tooth impression anatomy.
- Transparent guard materialClear, glossy thermoformed dental tray with visible individual tooth impressions and scalloped gingival edges; tray is thin and translucent so underlying case color is visible through it.
2 regions
x 0.61 · y 0.07 · w 0.33 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.52 · w 0.45 · h 0.36 (high) - Tooth anatomy detailRaised occlusal and cusp contours corresponding to individual teeth are visible across the guard surface; translucency highlights glossy reflections on raised areas.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.07 · w 0.33 · h 0.26 (high) - Orientation and placementTwo separate product arrangements visible: one guard centered on the top-right case showing more of the full tray, and a second partially cropped at lower-left showing a similar tray orientation.
Packaging
Matte oval mint-green hinged storage cases are visible under each guard; cases have a rounded raised lid and an external hinge/strap detail along the front edge.
- Case shape and finishOval, slightly domed plastic storage case with a smooth matte finish and rounded edges.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.14 · w 0.36 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.56 · w 0.45 · h 0.36 (high) - Hinge detailVisible front-edge hinge or clasp detail formed as a thin molded strap with a small circular peg hole on the right-side case.
2 regions
x 0.82 · y 0.36 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.22 · y 0.77 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio-style composition on a plain light gray/white background with two product instances arranged diagonally; soft diffuse lighting minimizes hard shadows and creates subtle specular highlights on the clear trays.
- Shot compositionTwo copies of the same product arrangement are shown diagonally across the frame, the top-right copy more fully visible and the bottom-left copy partially cropped by the image edge.
- Background and lightingUniform pale gray or off-white background with even, diffuse lighting and soft minimal shadows beneath the cases.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with sharp focus on product surfaces and fine texture; slight specular reflections visible on the clear trays.
Colors
mint green· storage case exteriorPackaging#BCD3A4transparent clear· night guard tray#C2CCBC- Transparent guard materialClear, glossy thermoformed dental tray with visible individual tooth impressions and scalloped gingival edges; tray is thin and translucent so underlying case color is visible through it.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
...This process is much faster love the retainer is good quality...
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/orthodonticsReddit users on r/orthodontics have mixed but generally positive experiences with ClearRetain, noting that the lower retainer is easier and that retainers last at least a year, though upper impressions and customer service have caveats.
Thread contains both positive experiences (durability, customer service, price) and negative caveats (upper retainer issues, review deletion, cavity risk) about ClearRetain, with lower retainer specifically considered easier.
Themes
Use Cases
- Replacement retainers after losing or damaging orthodontic retainers
- Nighttime wear to maintain teeth alignment and help with grinding
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- How long do ClearRetain retainers last?
- At least a year before they start cracking, according to one long-term user who buys the cheaper option.
- How long does ClearRetain take to reply to impression pictures via email?
- About a week, which some users find annoying.
- Can ClearRetain make upper retainers?
- Some users report issues with upper impressions, especially with peg teeth; lower retainer is easier.
Compared To
vs Sporting Smiles
ClearRetain's customer service is described as better than Sporting Smiles, but durability was not yet known by the commenter.
Source Threads
ClearRetain lower retainer ease and caveats
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. They do have customer service available to assist, but I was told that my teeth were distorted. I was told that one tooth was distorted and when I explained that it is a smaller tooth because it is a peg tooth, they told me that it was not going to work. If you need a refund it is the amount you paid minus $20. Additionally, the manager told me that she deletes all negative reviews on their site. I’m not sure if this would be considered a negative review. Finally, I was told that a number of individuals are at a higher risk for cavities because the saliva sits in the retainer at night.
u/Ofvaluenotofsuccessr/orthodonticsView thread →
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://clearretain.com/products/upper-retainer-night-guard-for-heavy-grinding-copy
- Platform
- shopify
- Updated