ClearRetain is compelling on current price and publishes unusually detailed return/remake terms. The key trade-off is the DIY impression step: fit depends heavily on the impression quality, although its policy includes a fit guarantee for impressions/scans obtained through ClearRetain.
Current offer
| Upper + lower set | $139 promotional / $199 regular |
|---|---|
| Single arch | From $89 promotional |
| Material/thickness | 1mm on standard clear retainer product pages |
| Turnaround after impressions arrive | Typically 3–5 days to ship, according to ClearRetain |
Fit guarantee and refunds
ClearRetain's current policy says custom products made from impressions or scans obtained through ClearRetain are covered by its fit guarantee. Finished products with fit/quality issues can be eligible for a free remake, a refund minus stated shipping/material costs, or store credit. Standard unused/used impression-kit refunds have separate deductions and timing rules.
One useful differentiator: impression reuse
ClearRetain says physical impressions can maintain their shape for at least a year with proper care, and it offers an optional “File Your Smile” digital-record service. That matters for repeat-purchase economics because a future order may avoid repeating the full impression process.
Who should avoid ordering blindly
ClearRetain itself states that retainers are designed to hold teeth in position, not move them. If teeth have shifted or the old retainer no longer fits, its product pages recommend returning to an orthodontist or dentist.
ClearRetain replacement-cost model
Change the replacement interval to see how a $139 set compounds over time.
| Retainer set | 1 year | 2 years | 3 years | Assumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearRetain upper + lower set Verified 2026-09-06 | $139.00 | $278.00 | $417.00 | Replace every 12 months. Source |
Change the assumptions
Use a preset, then change any number. This is a cost model—not a recommendation about how often a dental appliance or brush head should be replaced.