Invisible braces in Canada: what they cost and who sells them
Every clear aligner brand that treats Canadian patients, with its Canadian price exactly as it states it, how treatment is supervised, what dental plans, the Canadian Dental Care Plan and the medical expense tax credit cover, and what Canada's dental bodies say about treatment by post.
Of the brands that treat Canadian patients and publish a price, AlignerCo starts lowest: $1,025 CAD for SmileAdvantage (Canada, all-day). Systems fitted through a practice, such as Invisalign, are priced by each practice: “In most cases, the cost of Invisalign treatment is comparable to the cost of braces. Your doctor will determine the cost of your treatment based on how complex your case is and how many aligners you need.” (Invisalign) The Canadian Dental Care Plan does not pay for orthodontics, and a dental plan that includes it often pays half, up to a maximum.
The 3 brands you choose yourself, by Canadian price
At-home brands that treat Canadian patients, lowest stated Canadian price first. Each price is the brand's Canadian price exactly as it states it, opening the page that says so; check which cases a plan covers and what it includes before comparing.
SmileAdvantage (Canada, all-day). All-day plan paid once: $1,025 on its Halloween sale (regular $1,500), including the impression kit, a smile projection, the aligners, retainers and a teeth whitening kit. Or SmileFlex Easy, with no credit check: $399 down, then $134 a month for 6 months ($1,199 in total; regular $1,871). The impression kit alone is $32 when bought first (regular $75). alignerco.ca is AlignerCo's Canadian store and charges in Canadian dollars, though its pages show only a $ sign.
Glimmer Aligners (full treatment, upper and lower). One-time price covers clear aligners for all treatment stages for both the upper and lower jaws, free shipping within Canada, and monthly virtual check-ins. The at-home impression kit with a 3D treatment plan is bought first, separately ($129 CAD on sale; regular $179 CAD). No monthly-financing plan is advertised, and prices are shown in Canadian dollars.
NewSmile Fast Track (Canada, day aligners). Day aligners worn 22 hours a day, paid once: $1,899 (regular $2,099), including the impression kit, a treatment preview, the aligners and whitening (worth $69); its product page adds one set of retainers. Or $96 a month over 24 months (regular $106), starting at 0% APR for 6 months; night aligners are $79 a month over 24 months at 0% APR with $0 down (regular $91), worn 10 hours a day for 8 to 10 months. The impression kit with a treatment preview can be bought first for $59. The pricing page states its prices are in Canadian dollars.
8 systems fitted by Canadian dentists and orthodontists
These are prescribed and fitted in person, and each practice sets its own fee, so the brand publishes no patient price. No national body or provincial dental association publishes a fee for a full course; Sun Life puts braces of every kind at “Braces can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000. The cost depends on which type of braces you choose and what you are trying to correct.” (Sun Life)
| Doctor quote | Insurance covers | Remaining balance | Paid as |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,400 | -$1,600 | $1,800 | $50/mo for 36 months |
| $4,800 | -$1,800 | $3,000 | $125/mo for 24 months |
| $7,100 | -$2,300 | $4,800 | $200/mo for 24 months |
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What dental plans, the Canadian Dental Care Plan and your taxes cover
- Dental plans: “Orthodontic coverage is often a separate benefit in a dental insurance contract. Coverage for orthodontic treatment is often reimbursed at 50%, up to a maximum dollar amount.” (CAO) Invisalign: “With dental insurance, you may be covered up to $2,500 for orthodontic treatment.” (Invisalign) Ask your insurer for the percentage, the maximum and any age limit that apply to you.
- The Canadian Dental Care Plan: “Orthodontic services are currently not available.” (Canada.ca) Who it is for: “To be eligible for the CDCP, you cannot have access to private dental insurance or coverage, including health spending accounts which cover dental costs.” (Canada.ca)
- Provincial programs: Ontario's program for children and youth says “Cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and braces, are not covered by the program.” (ontario.ca)
- Taxes: the CRA lists “Orthodontic work” as “Eligible” for the medical expense tax credit (CRA), with one exclusion: “In particular, subsection 118.2(2.1) excludes from eligible medical expenses, an amount paid for medical or dental services (including any related expenses), which are provided purely for cosmetic purposes.” (CRA)
What Canada's regulators and dental bodies say
At-home aligners are sold in Canada; what matters is that the device is licensed and who examines you and answers for your treatment. In each body's own words:
- A licensed device. Canada's Medical Devices Regulations: “Subject to section 37, no person shall import or sell a Class II, III or IV medical device unless the manufacturer of the device holds a licence in respect of that device or, if the medical device has been subjected to a change described in section 34, an amended medical device licence.” (Medical Devices Regulations) Health Canada's listing shows, for example, Invisalign (licence 10404, class 2, first issued 1999-09-07), NewSmile (licence 105031, class 2, first issued 2020-08-17) and ClearCorrect (licence 94351, class 2, first issued 2014-12-09). The listing names the licence holder, which can be the lab that makes a brand's aligners, so the simplest check is to ask a brand for its licence number and look it up in Health Canada MDALL. The Ontario Dental Association: “Materials used by licensed dentists in Ontario are approved by Health Canada for patient safety. Do you know if the materials used on this product are approved by Health Canada? Check for Health Canada approval before placing them in your mouth.” (ODA)
- Aligners by post are direct-to-consumer dentistry. The Ontario Dental Association: “Direct-to-consumer dentistry can include but is not limited to self-administered whitening kits, aligners to straighten teeth, mouthguards, and more.” (ODA) And on who resolves a problem: “If your procedure is done by a dentist licensed in Ontario, you can contact your treatment provider to resolve any issues.” (ODA)
- Remote care meets the same standard. The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, the province's regulator: “Ontario dentists must deliver the same high quality dental care virtually as they would in person.” (RCDSO)
- What orthodontists advise. The Canadian Association of Orthodontists: “Companies are marketing orthodontic appliances, most often clear aligners, directly to the public. Caution should be used when deciding to use these appliances due to the limited diagnosis of the orthodontic problem and lack of oversight by a treating doctor.” (CAO)
- Dentist or orthodontist. “Your dentist may do basic orthodontic treatment or refer you to an orthodontist.” (ODA) “In Canada, provincial regulatory authorities issue specialty certificates based on national standards.” (CDA)
Every brand's FDA reports and recalls are on the safety record; how each kind of supervision works: the four ways treatment is supervised.
More ways to compare
Every kind of invisible braces and its cost: invisible braces. Prices in pounds for UK buyers: invisible braces in the UK; in Australian dollars: invisible braces in Australia; in rupees: invisible braces in India. Retainers after treatment: retainers. After SmileDirectClub and Byte closed, the at-home brands still selling, country by country: SmileDirectClub alternatives.
Common questions
How much do invisible braces cost in Canada?
Among the 3 brands that treat Canadian patients and that you choose directly, 3 publish a Canadian price: AlignerCo $1,025 CAD, Glimmer Aligners $1,299 CAD and NewSmile $1,899 CAD. At a dental practice the fee is set by the practice. Invisalign says: “In most cases, the cost of Invisalign treatment is comparable to the cost of braces. Your doctor will determine the cost of your treatment based on how complex your case is and how many aligners you need.” (Invisalign) For scale, Sun Life says: “Braces can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000. The cost depends on which type of braces you choose and what you are trying to correct.” (Sun Life)
What are the cheapest clear aligners in Canada?
Of the brands that publish a Canadian price, AlignerCo starts lowest: $1,025 CAD for SmileAdvantage (Canada, all-day), as it states it. The lowest price is not the whole cost: check which cases it covers, what it includes (the impression kit, refinements, retainers) and how treatment is supervised.
How much does Invisalign cost in Canada?
Invisalign publishes no Canadian price: “In most cases, the cost of Invisalign treatment is comparable to the cost of braces. Your doctor will determine the cost of your treatment based on how complex your case is and how many aligners you need.” (Invisalign) Its Canadian site shows three hypothetical quotes of $3,400, $4,800 and $7,100, and says: “With dental insurance, you may be covered up to $2,500 for orthodontic treatment.” (Invisalign) How Invisalign's fee is built up in the US, case by case: Invisalign cost.
Does dental insurance cover clear aligners in Canada?
Often in part, when the plan includes orthodontics. The Canadian Association of Orthodontists says: “Orthodontic coverage is often a separate benefit in a dental insurance contract. Coverage for orthodontic treatment is often reimbursed at 50%, up to a maximum dollar amount.” (CAO) Invisalign says: “With dental insurance, you may be covered up to $2,500 for orthodontic treatment.” (Invisalign) Check your own plan's percentage, maximum and any age limit before you start.
Does the Canadian Dental Care Plan cover braces or clear aligners?
No. The Government of Canada's page on what the plan covers says: “Orthodontic services are currently not available.” (Canada.ca) The plan is for people without other dental coverage: “To be eligible for the CDCP, you cannot have access to private dental insurance or coverage, including health spending accounts which cover dental costs.” (Canada.ca)
Can I claim clear aligners as a medical expense on my taxes?
The CRA lists “Orthodontic work” as eligible for the medical expense tax credit (CRA), but not treatment done purely for looks: “In particular, subsection 118.2(2.1) excludes from eligible medical expenses, an amount paid for medical or dental services (including any related expenses), which are provided purely for cosmetic purposes.” (CRA)
Are at-home aligners allowed in Canada?
They are sold in Canada, and aligners are licensed medical devices: “Subject to section 37, no person shall import or sell a Class II, III or IV medical device unless the manufacturer of the device holds a licence in respect of that device or, if the medical device has been subjected to a change described in section 34, an amended medical device licence.” (Medical Devices Regulations) The Ontario Dental Association advises: “Materials used by licensed dentists in Ontario are approved by Health Canada for patient safety. Do you know if the materials used on this product are approved by Health Canada? Check for Health Canada approval before placing them in your mouth.” (ODA) The Canadian Association of Orthodontists: “Companies are marketing orthodontic appliances, most often clear aligners, directly to the public. Caution should be used when deciding to use these appliances due to the limited diagnosis of the orthodontic problem and lack of oversight by a treating doctor.” (CAO)
Should I see an orthodontist or a dentist for clear aligners?
Either can treat you. “Your dentist may do basic orthodontic treatment or refer you to an orthodontist.” (ODA) An orthodontist is a dentist with specialist training: “Orthodontic Specialists must first become dentists by completing a 4-year program at a dental school in a university or other institution accredited by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA). They must then successfully complete an additional two-to-three-year master’s program, accredited by the CDA, for advanced education specializing in orthodontic treatment.” (CAO) “In Canada, provincial regulatory authorities issue specialty certificates based on national standards.” (CDA)
Which clear aligner brands treat patients in Canada?
11 brands taking new patients say they treat in Canada. You choose these directly: AlignerCo, Glimmer Aligners and NewSmile. These are fitted through a dental practice: ClearCorrect, Dandy Clear Aligners, Graphy, Invisalign, Orthocaps, Smilers, Spark and uLab.
What happened to SmileDirectClub in Canada?
It closed in December 2023, in Canada too: “In a Friday announcement, the U.S.-based company that was operating in multiple countries, including Canada, said it had made an "incredibly difficult decision to wind down its global operations, effective immediately."” (CBC) “Customers in the midst of treatment will not receive new aligners to finish the course.” (Global News) The Canadian Association of Orthodontists advised: “In light of Smile Direct Club's recent closure, customers may find themselves without the appropriate support during their ongoing treatment. It is recommended that those affected consider consulting with a certified orthodontic specialist for a thorough diagnosis and personalized treatment plan.” (CAO) What happened, with its sources: SmileDirectClub. Retainers for former customers: retainers.
Canadian prices and sources checked 2026-10-15.