By Joanna M.
Once orthodontic treatment ends, most Canadian patients are sent home with a retainer and told to wear it indefinitely. When it's time to replace one, Canadians in 2026 have more options than ever — including mail-in services that cost a fraction of what a dental office charges.
1. Orthodontist or dentist office: $300–$700+ CAD per set, rarely covered by provincial dental plans.
2. Mail-in retainer services: $99–$250 CAD depending on the provider. No clinic visits required.
3. Boil-and-bite pharmacy retainers: $20–$50 CAD. Not custom — a short-term stopgap only.
NewSmile retainer Canada: $99 CAD per set (upper and lower). Impression kit arrives by mail, you take impressions at home, ship back in a prepaid envelope, retainer is fabricated and shipped as soon as production is complete. Ships to all Canadian provinces and territories.
Gumshoe Dental is a Canadian-positioned mail-in dental product company. Like NewSmile, it offers retainers and night guards through an at-home impression process. Pricing varies — check current pricing at the time of your order. Availability across all provinces should be verified before ordering.
For Canadians who want a custom clear retainer online, NewSmile offers the lowest CAD price at $99 per set with nationwide shipping and no dental visit.
Dental office retainers typically cost $300–$700+ CAD per set. Mail-in services like NewSmile cost $99 CAD. Pharmacy boil-and-bite options cost $20–$50 but are not custom-fit.
No. If your teeth are stable and you're simply replacing a worn or lost retainer, a mail-in service like NewSmile allows you to complete the entire process from home.
