By Joanna M.
If you grind your teeth at night, a custom night guard is the most effective way to protect your enamel and ease jaw tension. Clinic-made guards in Canada cost $400–$800 CAD or more — two online brands compete for that gap: NewSmile and ALIGNERCO. This breakdown compares them honestly for Canadian buyers.
NewSmile offers soft ($129 CAD) and dual-layer ($169 CAD). ALIGNERCO similarly offers soft, hard, and dual-layer options. Where brands differentiate is lab quality control, bite calibration accuracy, and impression process.
Custom dental appliances in Canada fall under Health Canada's medical device regulatory framework. Devices sold to Canadians should comply with the Medical Devices Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act.
NewSmile: impression kit ships as soon as production is complete. Take impressions at home, return via prepaid Canada Post. ALIGNERCO uses a similar impression kit model but impressions mail to a US-based lab, adding cross-border handling time.
Avoid manual toothbrush scrubbing. Use the Petal Ultrasonic Cleaner with Petal Cleaning Pods for daily cleaning without abrasion.
ALIGNERCO ships to Canada from the United States. Orders may be subject to cross-border shipping delays and potential import duties not disclosed at checkout.
With proper cleaning and storage, a quality custom night guard typically lasts one to three years for moderate grinders.
Custom dental appliances for medically recognised conditions like bruxism are generally eligible under CRA Medical Expense Tax Credit guidelines. Retain your receipt and any dental recommendation.
