Byte

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Why We Chose It: Byte promises the speediest average treatment time of the products we've reviewed (starting at two months), provided you follow your treatment plan exactly.

WHAT WE LIKE

• Fast treatment time

• Company site features thousands of positive patient reviews

• Affordable price

• Nighttime-only aligner option

WHAT WE DON’T LIKE

• Some complaints about poor results and customer service

• Changing aligners every week might mean more discomfort

Byte invisible braces are only available for at-home treatment and, like other brands, are best suited for minor to moderate alignment issues. The company promises an average treatment time of just two to four months, as long as you wear its aligners 22 hours a day and use the company’s proprietary HyperByte device. This is, by far, the shortest treatment time we’ve seen for invisible braces.

What makes Byte able to deliver such fast results? HyperByte, the company’s own oral appliance that is FDA-cleared and transmits high-frequency vibrations to your teeth roots and surrounding bone. Byte reports its device speeds tooth movement and reduces discomfort if you wear it five minutes a day (or 10 minutes a day for nighttime aligners).

You’ll graduate to new Byte aligners every week, and while this aggressive replacement schedule may speed the straightening process, the company cautions you’ll feel soreness for a few days after switching to new aligners. If you change Byte aligners every week, you could well spend much of your treatment time in discomfort. However, if fast results are important to you, it may be worth the discomfort.

As with the other at-home treatment brands, you’ll need to purchase a DIY impression kit for about $95. (As of January 2022, the company is offering the kit for $29.95.) If Byte determines you’re ineligible for treatment, the company will refund the cost of the impression kit. If you are eligible, an orthodontist or dentist creates your treatment plan and the aligners are delivered to your door.

If you opt for a one-time payment, you can purchase Byte for about $1,895 (note that this price does not include five years' worth of retainers to use post-treatment, as some of Byte’s payment plans do). However, if you opt for a payment plan, the total cost will be approximately $2,763, which includes retainers every six months for five years.

Note: If speed isn’t your primary concern, Byte offers nighttime aligners, which are worn 10 hours a day to complete treatment in an average of five to six months.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/best-invisible-braces-5181098