The 5 Best Retainer Cases

If your child is almost finished the braces right of passage phase, then they are going to need a retainer case. These cases serve the simple function of holding your childs retainer, or even a mouth guard, while you're not wearing it. It's easier than you think to mindlessly take your retainer out of your mouth put it on a napkin, and throw it away. The cost of a retainer could be upwards of $300 but the case itself is very inexpensive. While many cases look similar, there is still a choice to be made, colors to be chosen and size options to look at. Here are 5 different retainer case options:

Quist Orthodontic Retainer Case

Stay Cool With The Quist Orthodontic Retainer Case

This is the most classic retainer case design and it comes in 10 colors.

Best Overall

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This retainer case is classic. It’s 3 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches long. Ventilation holes keep the design breathable but you’ll have to wash it out anyway. The front snaps into place and can easily be opened back up. The plastic is made so your child can decorate it with stickers but don’t apply anything hot to it. This model is a durable piece of plastic, and due to its size, can fit basically anywhere and in anything. The case is also 100% BPA Free.

Pros:

Ventilation holes
Multiple colors
Washable

Cons:

Slightly thin in design

Azdent Orthodontic Retainer Case

A Case You Can Keep Forever

A durable retainer case made big enough for a top and bottom retainer piece.

Best For Travel

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Similar in shape to the Quist retainer case, this case is built for travel with a slightly harder to open case that snaps open and closed with two fingers. It’s 3 x 3 inches and also needs to be washed daily. This design has more room in it for two retainer cases and can also be decorated however your child likes. The case is not waterproof so water will get in it. There is also a small hole in the front of the case where you could secure a clip for hanging.

Pros:

Travel Safe
Snap opening that won’t easily open
Slightly bigger design

Cons:

No Ventilation holes

Zumoe Mouth Guard Case

Works For Your Child's Retainers Or Mouth Guard

While marketed as a mouth guard, this case is the perfect size and shape to fit your child's retainers.

Best For Carrying

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Again, similar to the other 2 retainer case designs, this case comes with a clip so you can attach it to your child’s backpack, belt loop, or lunch box. There’s an ID tag attached to the front of it for personal information. If your child is prone to losing things in school, at camp, or their friend’s house this design may the best option. It’s also BPA free. The case is easily washable with soap and water and has a secure snap to open and close. Its dimensions are 3 inches wide, 2 3/4 inches high, and 1 1/4 inches deep.

Pros:

Safety clip
Personal information tag attached

Cons:

No ventilation holes

Shock Doctor Mouth Guard Case

A Great Case For Teens

This mouth guard case is also great for holding retainers and is ideal for older kids.

Best For Sports

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If your child is a teen, plays sports, and/or moves around a lot, then this case is perfect for them. Built with sports in mind, this case is ventilated and comes with a carabiner clip so your teen can attach it to their school bag, gym bag, or even hang it in their car. The inside is roomy enough to fit a top and bottom mouthpiece and is designed to keep bacteria out. The top of the case has several slots and is designed to dry out saliva covered retainers. It’s not recommended for middle school and elementary aged children because it’s so heavy duty.

Pros:

Holes to dry out the retainer
Built to keep bacteria out
Carabiner clip

Cons:

Heavy duty

Knightshield Dental Retainer Case

Holds A Retainer, Mouthguard or Dentures

This retainer case was built to hold a retainer, mouthguard, or dentures and can even hold baby bottle accessories.

Best Multi-use

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This retainer case is simple in design with a snap on the front for easy opening and closing. Ventilation holes on the top, as opposed to the back of the case, allow for breathability and this pack comes with two in case your child loses one. The plastic is BPA free and dishwasher safe. The inside of the case is hollow enough to hold more than one retainer. The case is thick so if you drop it, it won’t easily crack.

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