Clear Retain
Soft Night Guard
The ClearRetain Soft Night Guard is a custom-made dental night guard for either the upper or lower arch, fabricated in a dental lab from a single layer of 2mm clear soft laminate material and intended to protect teeth from clenching and grinding; it is not a retainer and does not retain tooth position. The guard is BPA- and phthalate-free, is produced from a self-taken impression kit that includes two sets of impression putty, three tray sizes (small, medium, large), a prepaid return shipping box and label, an order information sheet, and a storage case, and ships with a 60-day guarantee covering a free remake or refund excluding shipping and material costs. It is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 31 reviews, and an optional duplicate backup guard is available for $39; extra impression putty is sold separately.
- Color
- Clear
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Health Care > Supports & Braces
Retainer Option
- GTIN
850017166097- MPN
UPPER-SOFT-NIGHT-GUARD
Specifications
Comfortable and effective, this soft night guard is produced from a single layer of 2mm clear soft laminate material and is designed for teeth clenching.
Customized for each customer; available for upper or lower teeth; 2mm thickness; BPA and phthalate-free; protective; designed for teeth clenching (does not act as a retainer).
- Color
- Clear · white
- Material
- Clear soft laminate
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Weight
- 5 oz
- Category
- Health & Beauty > Health Care > Supports & Braces
Additional Attributes
- 2mm thickness
- clear
- soft
- single layer soft laminate material
- BPA-free
- phthalate-free
- customized for each customer
- available for upper or lower teeth
- designed for teeth clenching
- does not act as a retainer
Product Insights
Clear Retain's Soft Night Guard is a custom, impression-fitted 2mm soft laminate guard for clenching and light grinding, priced at $149 (often $89) — a fraction of dentist-made guards ($200–$800). Its core promise is comfort-first protection: the soft material skips the 1–2 week adaptation of hard guards and distributes bite force evenly. The main tradeoff is longevity: heavy clenchers wear it out in 6–12 months, while hard acrylic lasts 2–5 years, and moderate-to-severe grinding requires a hard guard, not this one. Ordering one arch at a time (upper default; lower for gag reflex/overbite), the at-home impression demands precise technique — 25-second putty mix, 5-minute set, no biting — but includes a second putty set as practice and a 60-day free remake for fit issues. Brackets or gems must be removed before molding, though bonded retainers can stay; upper crowns/veneers suggest the lower arch.
Verified claims
- Arch choice
- Upper arch is the default for clenching; lower suits gag reflex, overbite, or upper restorations.
- Material suitability
- Clear soft 2mm laminate fits clenching and light grinding; hard acrylic is recommended for moderate-to-severe grinding.
- Single-arch ordering
- Each order covers one arch; its impression kit takes one arch at a time, and a $25 backup is a duplicate of that arch.
- Impression timing
- Putty mixes for 25 seconds and must set for a full 5 minutes.
- Seating
- Each impression is taken one arch at a time, in the largest tray, without biting, with the lip pulled over the tray edge.
- Putty handling
- Cured putty must stay in the tray and be fully hard before the tray is removed.
- Redo allowance
- A second putty set is bundled as a practice run; fit issues are covered by a free remake.
- Dental prep
- Brackets, buttons, gems, or cement must be removed before the impression; bonded permanent retainers can stay.
- Grinding suitability
- Clear soft 2mm laminate cushions clenching and mild grinding, not heavy grinding.
- Durability
- Heavy clenchers wear it out in 6–12 months; hard guards last 2–5 years.
- Comfort
- 2mm soft guard skips the 1–2 week adaptation of hard guards.
- Upgrade path
- ClearRetain's hard-soft guard adds a hard grinding layer over a soft clench layer.
- Fit
- Made from your impressions — not a boil-and-bite tray — so bite force distributes evenly
- Value
- $89 sale price buys the same impression-based lab fabrication that costs $200–$800 from a dentist
- Kit and guarantee
- The price bundles two impression kits, a prepaid return label, a case, and a 60-day free remake.
- Lifespan
- Soft 2 mm guard lasts about 6–12 months of heavy clenching; hard acrylic lasts 2–5 years
- Replacement cost
- The $89 sale price drops to $57 per guard with a $25 backup; reorders cost $66.75
- Warranty
- 60-day guarantee replaces guards that crack in normal use, not ones worn out by grinding
- Break-in
- A new guard settles after 1–2 weeks of nightly use; hand-trimming is not recommended
- Bonded hardware
- Brackets, buttons, gems or cement must be removed before molding; bonded permanent retainers are exempt.
- Restorations
- With upper crowns or veneers, choose the lower-arch guard; loose restorations can be worsened.
- Cleaning
- Clean with mild soap and air-dry; no toothpaste, hot water, or alcohol; weekly denture-tablet soak.
- Home adjustment
- Don't trim a tight guard at home — the 60-day guarantee provides a free remake.
- Impression technique
- The at-home impression must be seated without biting and held still for 5 minutes.
- Arch selection
- Order one arch, upper or lower — both protect equally for clenching; choose lower for a gag reflex or overbite.
- Backup purpose
- The backup is a same-night spare for a lost or broken guard
Product record
- Title
- Soft Night Guard
- Brand
- Clear Retain
- Price
- $149 USD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.8 stars, 31 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
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A soft, custom-fit guard for nighttime teeth clenching
ClearRetain describes this 2mm soft night guard as protective and designed for teeth clenching. It is made from a single layer of clear soft laminate, can be ordered for either the upper or lower teeth, and is customized from your teeth impressions. Note that the merchant states it does not act as a retainer.[1]
Take your own dental impressions at home for a custom-fit guard
ClearRetain's kit lets you make your teeth impressions at home, with two sets of putty, three tray sizes (small, medium, and large), and a prepaid return box to send them back for a night guard customized to your teeth. The process involves some care: the putty begins hardening within about 40–45 seconds, so ClearRetain notes some customers mess up their first attempt. According to ClearRetain, every night guard is customized for each customer using the same processes and materials as a local dentist, and a retainer case is returned with your impressions.[1,2]
Image Analysis
4 images- 01
Product
A single translucent upper dental tray (night guard) sits on top of a rounded rectangular orange plastic case; guard shows tooth-shaped indentations and smooth glossy surface.
- Overall shapeU-shaped single-piece dental tray with full-arch contour matching upper teeth, open at the palate area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Surface textureSmooth, glossy translucent material with visible internal highlights and slight cloudiness in thicker areas.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Tooth impressionsVisible individual tooth-shaped indentations along the arch including molar cusps and incisor outlines.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.45 · h 0.26 (high) - Material translucencyTranslucent pale material that allows the orange color of the case beneath to subtly show through in thinner areas.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (medium)
Packaging
Rounded rectangular orange plastic storage case with a visible front clasp hinge; case has a matte to slightly glossy finish.
- Case shapeRounded rectangular, shallow box with a curved top surface sized to hold the night guard.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.65 · h 0.45 (high) - Closure detailSmall front clasp and hinge visible on the lower-right front edge of the case; two raised circular rivet-like details adjacent to the clasp.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.65 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (medium) - FinishCase appears uniformly colored with a matte to slightly glossy plastic finish and even color saturation.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.65 · h 0.45 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photo on a mostly white background with soft shadowing; image shows a slight top-down angled perspective.
- Shot compositionTop-front three-quarter view with camera angled down toward the case and tray, centered slightly above and left of the subject.
- Background and lightingClean white background with even diffuse lighting and a soft shadow beneath the case toward lower left.
- Image cropProduct is framed in the upper two thirds of the image with ample white space around edges; lower-left corner of case slightly cropped by shadow falloff.
Colors
translucent pale pink· night guard#FAC5ABbright orange· casePackaging#FF8D2C- Overall shapeU-shaped single-piece dental tray with full-arch contour matching upper teeth, open at the palate area.
- 02
Product
A translucent clear dental night guard with visible tooth impressions sits on top of an orange plastic carrying case. The guard is U-shaped and shows individual tooth contours and a smooth glossy surface.
- Overall shapeU-shaped dental tray that matches the curvature of an upper or lower dental arch, open at the back and continuous around the visible tooth areas.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.42 (high) - Material and finishTranslucent glossy thermoplastic appearance; surface shows specular highlights and slight internal sheen indicating a smooth, non-porous plastic.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high) - Tooth impressionsIndividual tooth-shaped impressions with rounded cusps and separations between teeth visible along the occlusal/outer surface.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.48 · h 0.28 (high) - Rim and edgeThin molded peripheral rim around the guard, slightly thicker at the front corners where material rounds over the edge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.54 · h 0.34 (medium)
Packaging
Rounded rectangular orange plastic carrying case with a visible hinge area and a latch feature at the front; the product is placed on top of the closed case.
- Case shapeRounded-rectangle compact plastic case with softened corners and a slightly domed lid surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Case color and finishOpaque bright orange plastic with a smooth satin finish and slight reflections on the lid.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.66 · h 0.50 (high) - Hinge and latch areaFront edge shows a molded hinge/latch region with a small rounded clasp detail visible near the bottom-right quadrant of the case.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.67 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio-style shot on a white background with soft diffuse lighting and a subtle warm colored shadow/reflection beneath the case. Image is tightly cropped with the lower-left corner of the case near the bottom edge.
- BackgroundPlain white background occupying most of the frame.
- Lighting and shadowBright diffuse lighting from above/left producing soft shadows and a warm orange-tinted reflection below and to the left of the case.
- CompositionProduct centered slightly above image midline; image crop includes full case but left and top margins are larger than the bottom and right margins.
Colors
translucent clear (warm tint)· night guard body#F5C6AAbright orange· carrying case exteriorPackaging#F88B25- Overall shapeU-shaped dental tray that matches the curvature of an upper or lower dental arch, open at the back and continuous around the visible tooth areas.
- 03
Product
Two clear translucent dental night guards are shown resting on top of two orange rounded rectangular hard cases; one guard and case pair is fully visible at lower left and another pair is visible toward the upper right, partly cropped.
- Night guard shapeU-shaped clear dental tray with individual tooth impressions visible along the arch; tray is anatomically contoured to tooth cusps and troughs and appears to be for an upper or lower dental arch.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Material appearanceTranslucent glossy polymer with smooth edges and slightly frosted internal tooth-detail surfaces; light passes through producing soft highlights and internal reflections.
- Visible tooth detailIndividual tooth outlines and occlusal surface indentations are visible across the full length of the tray, including molar cusp shapes and interdental spaces.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.17 (high)
Packaging
Rounded rectangular orange plastic cases with a visible hinge and a snap-style clasp; two identical cases are shown, one near the top right and the other near the bottom left.
- Case geometryRounded rectangular hard shell case with a domed lid and smooth rounded corners; case appears as a two-piece hinged container.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.13 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.47 · h 0.33 (high) - Hinge and claspSmall round hinge and interlocking snap clasp visible on the front edge of the case where lid meets base.
2 regions
x 0.83 · y 0.34 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.21 · y 0.82 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (medium) - Case finishOpaque plastic with a smooth, slightly glossy finish producing soft highlights and a subtle rim shadow where lid meets base.
Other
Studio shot on a plain light background with soft shadows; two product-group repetitions arranged diagonally with one pair partially cropped, even bright lighting and minimal texture.
- Shot compositionTwo identical product assemblies arranged diagonally from lower left to upper right; upper right assembly is fully visible while the lower left assembly is near the image edge and partially cropped.
- Background and lightingUniform pale background with diffuse studio lighting that casts soft, warm shadows beneath each case and creates gentle highlights on the translucent guards.
- Image qualitySharp focus on product surfaces with minimal noise; no legible printed text visible on product or packaging in this image.
Colors
translucent off-white· night guardbright orange· case bodyPackaging#F98C2C- Night guard shapeU-shaped clear dental tray with individual tooth impressions visible along the arch; tray is anatomically contoured to tooth cusps and troughs and appears to be for an upper or lower dental arch.
- 04
Product
Two translucent U-shaped dental night guards are shown resting on top of two orange rounded rectangular cases. Guards are clear with a faint pink tint and show individual tooth-shaped cavities on their inner surfaces.
- Guard shapeU-shaped, single-piece mouthguard with an open palate area and a continuous tooth-facing rim that follows individual tooth outlines
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.02 · w 0.37 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.38 · h 0.40 (high) - Surface texture and translucencySmooth, glossy surface with translucent material that transmits background light; internal tooth impression details and subtle highlights are visible through the material
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.02 · w 0.37 · h 0.30 (high) - Tooth impression detailIndividual tooth-shaped depressions and occlusal anatomy are visible on the inner rim of each guard, including molar and incisor shapes
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.04 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Quantity shownTwo separate night guards are visible in the image, each placed on a separate case
Packaging
Two rounded rectangular carry cases with hinge features and a bright orange color are visible; each guard rests on one case.
- Case shapeRounded rectangular hard shell case with a shallow domed lid and visible seam where lid meets base
2 regions
x 0.49 · y 0.09 · w 0.42 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.52 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Case closure detailSmall snap or hinge features on the front edge of the case are visible as raised circular shapes and a thin lip
2 regions
x 0.70 · y 0.31 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (medium); x 0.11 · y 0.83 · w 0.18 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Studio-style image with a white background showing two product-plus-case groups arranged diagonally; soft shadows provide subtle grounding and the image is cropped so parts of the lower-left group extend near the edge.
- Background and stagingPlain white background with no additional props
- CompositionTwo identical product arrangements are placed diagonally opposite each other (one toward top-right, one toward bottom-left) creating a mirrored repetition
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with soft drop shadows below each case, slightly stronger shadow tint under the right/top case
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.33 · w 0.30 · h 0.25 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium) - Image croppingLower-left product is cropped close to the image edge with a small portion of its base near the bottom-left corner visible
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.66 · w 0.34 · h 0.32 (high)
Colors
bright orange· case exteriorPackaging#FF8635translucent pale pink· night guard material#FCBD61- Guard shapeU-shaped, single-piece mouthguard with an open palate area and a continuous tooth-facing rim that follows individual tooth outlines
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPPER-SOFT-NIGHT-GUARD | Soft Night Guard - Upper Soft Night Guard / None | $89.00$149.00 | Yes |
| 4587725809 | Soft Night Guard - Upper Soft Night Guard / Add A Backup Guard For Just $39 (Duplicate Copy. Not for 2 people) | $128.00$298.00 | Yes |
| LOWER-SOFT-NIGHT-GUARD | Soft Night Guard - Lower Soft Night Guard / None | $89.00$149.00 | Yes |
| 4587725812 | Soft Night Guard - Lower Soft Night Guard / Add A Backup Guard For Just $39 (Duplicate Copy. Not for 2 people) | $128.00$298.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
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Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://clearretain.com/products/night-guard
- Platform
- shopify
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