Retainers Direct Reviews 1,126

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.6

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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people encountered issues with their orders, including receiving incorrect impressions or retainers that did not fit properly, leading to frustration and delays. Customers also reported problems with the product quality, noting that some retainers felt cheaper or were missing parts of their teeth, despite seemingly good impressions. The customer service was frequently criticized for poor communication, misleading timelines, and difficulties in resolving issues or obtaining refunds. Some people were satisfied with the quality of the retainers, finding them to be thicker, tighter, and better than those received from orthodontists. A few other people also felt that the service was efficient and the staff were friendly, and they were happy with the fit of their retainers.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Scam! I regret not spending more to have them done professionally. We had a lot of trouble just getting the impressions done because we were sent the wrong tray size. After struggling with a few attem... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

they have good retainers but my last experience made me switch to another company. i ordered ahead 2 sets of retainers bc it would be affordable to order two. however by the time i had to replace my... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I purchased two upper retainers. I sent a photo of the retainers to the email to verify they were OK, was told the molar back teeth were not included but was OK to send anyway. So I mailed it back, th... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I did retainers direct back in 2021 and again in 2025. I have to say, I am pretty disappointed now. Starting off, back in 2021, you used to receive a nice big organized box with all of the things you... See more


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Buy retainers from Retainers Direct today! Run by board certified orthodontists, our selection of clear retainers and whitening products come backed by the industry's best money-back guarantee! Shop now!


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2.6

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

When my retainers didn't quite fit as I…

When my retainers didn't quite fit as I had hoped, the company took my call, figured out a solution, which included making a revised set, and quickly turned around my new order. My contact was very supportive and genuinely wanting to make things right. I would give them 5 stars for their services and support afterwards.

June 27, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

scam

I don't think that this is real , you guys.It must be a scam. I made an order made the payment and was promised by customer service that my order is shipping out this week. It literally took five or six weeks of the same promise ... No shipment obviously .Finally, I asked for refund which I received right away, but why lie... must be some type of fraud

April 26, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Quality

I bought the upper and lower retainer kit which shipped relatively quickly. After sending in my impressions I waited 3 months to receive my retainers. Once received I began wearing them all day. They did not keep my teeth aligned. My teeth noticeably shifted and I had to wear my old retainers. I threw my RD retainers away.

July 1, 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

They could work on turnaround and communication but retainers are quality!

Taking impressions and everything was super simple… they give clear instructions. It did take a little while for me to receive the retainers… I had to keep reaching out for updates and the final time after reaching out I was a little frustrated. But once I received them o was very pleased with the quality. I’ve had to replace my retainers many times over the years and these fit perfectly and are overall good quality.

March 28, 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Would recommend

Doing the impression mold was fairly easy to follow with the online instructions, I would recommend thoroughly going through the instructions ahead of time because my first impression putty set too quickly as I was reading before I could bite into it. Fortunately, they provide a total of 3 putty sets so I was able to redo it with no issues on the 2nd try. Mailing the impression out was super easy, my only complaint was that it took about 2 months from when I dropped the package at the post office to receiving the retainer and I thought it may have gotten lost in the mail. A notification that the impression has been received and the ability to track the retainer shipment would be a great addition. However, upon receiving my retainer, it fit perfectly! It actually fit so perfectly that I thought it was stuck after the first insertion, but starting from the molars I was able to ease it off and after a few nights it loosened just a tad to come on and off easier. I would definitely recommend versus an in-person visit with the orthodontist!

April 30, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible waste of time and money

It took them 2 months to ship my retainers back to me. During the waiting period I emailed them multiple times asking for an update. Each time they were slow to respond and not helpful.

The retainers are painful to force on and do not fit well. The material was sharp and I cut my tongue while attempting to wear them. The process and finished product is a waste of time and money. After receiving the product I requested a refund and they would not honor that request even though their product was not delivered as promised.

My advice is to go see an actual orthodontist and not waste your money here.

May 30, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TERRIBLE SCAM

TERRIBLE, SCAM, AVOID

Awful service from Noor mustafa and his father Hani. Will take your money and not reply to any emails for weeks. Ended up having to reach out on Facebook, after also using LinkedIn. Just get your retainer from the orthodontist, this is not worth it

May 16, 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

It took me over 2 months to get my…

It took me over 2 months to get my retainers back after sending in my molds. And after I sent them a photo to get my molds approved which they did, I got the retainers and they said my molds were not good enough. While my retainers fit they fit fine. but I tired to email them about updates on my package because they weren't sending it I got close to no help from their customer service. Will not be using them again.

June 21, 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Retainers direct sounded too good to be…

Retainers direct sounded too good to be true. It took them a very, very long time (about three-four months) for the whole process and they never even reached out about it. Every time I wanted an update I had to ask myself. When I finally did get them, the notes said that both the top and bottom retainer were “sloppy and hard to fit” when I followed their directions exactly for the molding. They did end up fitting well, but the top was very tight and incredibly difficult to get off at first. Overall, these retainers are useful and way cheaper than a standard orthodontist would charge, but the experience wasn’t the best.

June 7, 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Impressions never good enough.

Tried to do the impression. Was told they were all wrong and I needed to buy more impression putty. I couldn’t dispute the accuracy of what they said but at the same time I feel like I was being hooked into buying putty over and over again.

January 17, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not great

Well, I did my impressions in March and figured I’d give it two weeks for them to get my retainer start making it and stuff like that. Well, then a month goes by and then another month goes by so obviously I start complaining. Then proceeded to make my retainer tell me that it was on the way and being shipped out and then canceled it and yes, I did request a refund, but I was willing to allow them to take the money out for a second time so I could have my retainers. I got tired of waiting and got retainers through Clear Retain and I had my impressions done and the retainers sent in to me within two weeks.

March 12, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Results within 4 weeks

I had some recent dental work and it was shifting my teeth so I thought I would give retainers direct a try to stop any shifting of my teeth. I have noticed it has stopped all shifting and even realigned my teeth so I’m very happy with the results and quality of the retainer. I saw results in about 4 weeks and was able to correct and prevent any future dental issues.

May 12, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Fit

I was skeptical and taking a chance not sure what to expect I had a hard time at first to do my impression then I was able to do it but not quite properly done I was told however when I received my retainer it was a perfect fit also I notice since I’ve been using my retainer my little gap is closing in. I had one done from my dentist but I was not happy with it plus is more $$$ even with my insurance. Highly recommended thank you Retainer Direct.

April 17, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t bother with this company

Don’t bother with this company. My retainer isn’t fitting correctly. Emailed 3 times and no reply at all. I’m discussed to be honest. They took the money quick enough but don’t want to help when there is an issue 😡

June 5, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never recieved my order

I sent in my impressions and now months later still have not received my order. Very frustrating. My order number is nw-19747. Maybe this post will get someone's attention.

June 12, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As always when you find something that…

As always when you find something that is too good to be true, you have doubts. But I gave it a try and it was great. Took some time to get here but finally I got them and they work perfect. The process was easy and the price is great.100% recommended

June 1, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam company

Scam company, I paid £119 on 3rd June2024. They sent impression kit on 15th May 2024. No reply. No contect. I think its fraud. People save ur money. Do not order to this company
Zafar Haq
Order no 1970
Customer no 2647
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4

June 11, 2024
Unprompted review

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