By Joanna M. | Director of Telehealth Clinical Operations | Fact-Checked for Clinical Accuracy
If you've been comparing at-home retainer brands in Canada, you've likely found both Cheeky and NewSmile. Both use an at-home impression kit process to make custom clear Essix retainers. But for Canadian buyers, the differences are more meaningful than they appear.
| Feature | Cheeky | NewSmile Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Currency | USD only | CAD — $99 |
| Dedicated Canadian Store | No (ships from USA) | Yes (newsmilelife.ca) |
| Impression Kit Included | Yes | Yes |
| Retainer Material | Clear Essix-style | Clear Essix (BPA-free) |
| Cross-Border Shipping | Both legs cross border | Canadian fulfillment |
Cheeky lists all products in USD. Every Canadian order is subject to the live CAD/USD exchange rate plus any cross-border import fees. NewSmile Canada prices in CAD. The $99 CAD on NewSmile's retainer page is what you pay — no conversion, no surprises.
Ordering from a U.S.-only brand means two international shipments: impression kit ships to Canada, impressions mail back to the U.S. lab, finished retainers ship back to Canada. Each crossing adds time and customs risk. NewSmile's Canadian store avoids this entirely.
Both produce clear Essix retainers. NewSmile uses BPA-free Essix material meeting Canadian regulatory standards. If the fit is off, NewSmile's redo process is faster since there's no international border involved.
Both offer custom night guards for bruxism. NewSmile's custom night guard is available from the Canadian store in CAD.
Avoid toothpaste — it scratches Essix plastic. Use the Petal Ultrasonic Cleaner with Petal Cleaning Pods — designed for Essix retainers, no scrubbing needed.
Order Your Custom Clear Retainer in Canada — Priced in CAD
NewSmile Canada delivers custom Essix retainers from a home impression kit, starting at $99 CAD.
Yes, from its U.S. lab in USD — Canadians pay the exchange rate plus any cross-border import costs.
Yes. newsmilelife.ca offers CAD pricing starting at $99 for a custom Essix retainer.
Canadian DTC brands range $99–$199 CAD. NewSmile Canada starts at $99 CAD.
Cheeky prices in USD and ships from the U.S. NewSmile Canada prices in CAD with a dedicated Canadian store and no cross-border shipping.
Yes. Custom night guard available in CAD from the same Canadian store.
By Joanna M. | Director of Telehealth Clinical Operations | Fact-Checked for Clinical Accuracy
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