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The majority of Byte reviews reveal happy customers who have nothing but praise for the company and Byte aligners. Customers were not only pleased with the treatment time, low cost, and straightforward process, but they also highly praised Byte's customer service team. Many customers felt that the customer service representatives were responsive, personable, and knowledgeable.

Customer Review: Sagar from Seattle, WA

"I had researched about a lot of teeth aligner companies and finally went with Byte because of its most number of positive reviews. And, I'd say that I'm very happy with my choice. I can really see the results. The gaps in my teeth are almost gone. Their team is very responsive and they regularly checked in with me about my progress. I'd surely recommend Byte to anyone."

You no longer need to worry about scheduling time out of your busy routine to go to the orthodontist. Byte’s clear aligner treatment can be completed anytime from the comfort of your home. Byte uses clear plastic device technology custom made to fit your teeth. These invisible teeth aligners will gradually move your teeth resulting in a straighter smile.

Getting started with Byte only takes a few minutes. You can first determine if you are a good candidate for invisible braces by taking Byte’s online questionnaire. Keep in mind that Byte works best for those with minor to moderate alignment and bite issues. If you have major alignment issues or need to correct your bite, you may need in-person orthodontic treatment.

The second way Byte ensures that you are an eligible candidate is through an impression kit. After the impression kit is completed and sent back to the lab, you can approve treatment and wait to receive your custom aligner box. Keep reading below to learn more about the essential steps in straightening your teeth with Byte.

Take the Online Questionnaire

The online quiz will ask you a series of questions about your current teeth conditions such as spacing and crowding. The quiz takes less than a minute to complete. You will receive your results by email.

Complete the Impression Kit

Start by mixing the molding putty and placing it into the impression tray to create impressions of your teeth. Repeat this step four times until you have two impressions of the top and two impressions of the bottom. Once you’re finished creating your molds, send the teeth impressions back to Byte in the prepaid shipping box. You’ll also need to take pictures with the smile stretcher to help Byte’s professional team determine if you’re eligible for invisible braces.

Byte teeth aligners are designed to help people who need minor to moderate alignments. If you have crooked teeth, crowded teeth, or simply need a minor bite correction, Byte is an excellent option to get straight teeth.

If you're not a candidate for Byte, the company will refund you the full price of the Byte impression kit.

Approve Your Byte Treatment Plan

A licensed dentist or licensed orthodontist will review your molds and determine the best course of action. The molds are used to generate an interactive 3D model of what your teeth look like and what they will look like after treatment. Byte will then determine if you’re a good candidate for clear aligners.

The Byte team will also look at your pictures to decide on a plan that matches your facial structure. Byte is also the only invisible braces company that evaluates your facial structure to create your smile plan, also known as smile science. This is a detailed system created by Dr. Marashi who has worked with several well-known Hollywood stars. The smile science ensures your smile looks symmetrical in comparison to your face.

You’ll have a chance to review the customized treatment plan and respond with any questions you may have.

Follow Your Aligner Plan

Customers who are approved for treatment will receive their Byte clear aligners a few weeks later. Byte's aligners are made of a BPA-free, highly transparent, medical-grade, polymer film. Byte even boasts that its aligners are high impact, tear-resistant, and 88 percent more stain-resistant than other aligners.

Each aligner set comes with a designated number to indicate the sequence of use. Start with step number one and continue to change out your aligners every week, unless otherwise directed. If you use the HyperByte daily and follow the recommended wear time, you can expect to stay on track with your treatment schedule.

Hold onto all of your past aligners steps just in case you need to return to a previous week.

Wear Your Retainers

Continue to wear your last step until you receive your retainers in the mail. Byte includes a free pair of retainers with the purchase of an aligner kit. Byte recommends that you wear your retainers for 22 hours a day for the first few weeks. Then you can transition to wearing them just during the night.

You can expect to wear your post treatment retainers as long as you want to maintain your straight smile, that means the rest of your life if you want lifetime results. You can purchase additional retainers through the Byte website every six months.

All-Day Aligners ($1,895 or $83 per Month + $349 Deposit)

Byte offers its standard all-day aligner packet for those who don’t mind wearing aligners during the day. The All-Day Aligners must be worn for at least 22 hours a day ― only being taken out to brush, floss, or eat. This option provides the shortest treatment time available. Customers who choose the all-day aligners can expect a 3–4 month treatment plan. The HyperByte technology is another key ingredient that makes the short treatment length possible.

The All-Day Aligners cost $1,895 with a single payment. You can also choose to finance the purchase for $83 per month for 29 months (after a $349 deposit).

Byte at Night ($2,295 or $99.56 per Month + $449 Deposit)

Byte now offers a treatment plan in which customers only need to wear their aligners at night. This is a notable and exciting new offering, as many consumers don't love having to wear their aligners throughout the day, including having to take them out and clean them anytime they eat or drink anything besides water.

These at-night aligners are made with a grind resistant polymer material and are slightly thicker than Byte's day-wear aligners. Consumers who go with this Byte-at-Night option will need to wear their nighttime aligners a minimum of 10 continuous hours. This treatment plan also takes 2–3 months longer to complete compared to the all-day aligner plan. If you have a more moderate case of misalignment, you may not qualify for Byte at Night.

The at-night treatment plan is also slightly more expensive, costing a single payment of $2,295, or $99.56 per month for 29 months (after a $449 deposit) if doing a monthly payment plan.

HyperByte Tool (Included in the Aligner Treatment)

The HyperByte device is the company's exclusive dental movement acceleration device. High frequency vibrations or (HFV) uses soft micropulses that transmit through the roots of the teeth to the surrounding bone. According to Byte, this type of therapy can reduce discomfort and will seat the aligners better around the teeth. This will improve aligner traction, create more accurate teeth movement, and decrease treatment length.

Research shows that this type of technology has been proven and used for years by orthodontists selling it to their patients for as much as $900 a piece. Only Byte includes this FDA-cleared technology free for its customers.

Byte Protection Plan ($649 or $779)

Customers who purchase an aligner kit can add a Byte Protection Plan™ to their treatment. This offers additional financial protection in the event that you lose or break an aligner. If you have the protection plan, you will not be charged for a replacement aligner (up to $2,000 in value). You will also receive a new retainer every six months for the next five years. The Byte Protection Plan™ costs $649 for all-day aligners and $779 for at-night aligners.

Retainers (First Pair Free + $129 per Replacement Pair)

Very few invisible aligner providers include the value that Byte does. Byte offers a free pair of retainers to customers. Other invisible braces companies charge up to $99 for a pair of retainers that last only six months.

If you decide to use Byte retainers, you should plan on spending money to upkeep your smile. You’ll need to replace your retainers at least once a year to maintain your Byte for Life guarantee. A set of Byte Retainers cost $129.

You may want to look into other retainer alternatives or budget for new retainers every year. This may be an unexpected cost for some.

Whitening and Cleaning Solution (Free with Kit)

Byte also includes a bottle of BrightByte 3-in-1 premium teeth whitening foam, breath freshener, and teeth aligner cleaner for free. Because teeth alignment requires customers to wear aligners all day, Byte wants to help customers have a whiter, brighter smile at the same time.

Byte recommends cleaning the aligners immediately after taking them out to prevent them from looking cloudy or discolored. However, Byte advises customers to clean the aligners with the BrightByte whitening gel that acts as a teeth whitener/foam cleanser and not to use other whitening products as they can damage the aligners.

Replacement Equipment (Varies)

Besides purchasing a treatment kit, you can also shop for replacement equipment on Byteme.com if you misplace or run out of a certain product. You can purchase more BrightByte for $20 if you run out during treatment. You can also buy other accessories such as the aligner case, HyperByte replacement mouthpiece, a HyperByte charger, the HyperByte, and extraction tool. All of this equipment is provided in your aligner kit. You can also buy retainer replacements that last about six months.

Average Treatment Length (3 to 6 Months)

The clear aligner system is not only less expensive than traditional braces, but it also speeds up overall treatment. Though the duration of treatment will vary case-by-case depending on several factors, including the extent of the individual customer's alignment needs, Byte offers one of the quickest teeth-straightening programs.

Consumers can also expect a faster treatment time if they're following Byte's recommended guidelines:

• Wear the Byte invisible aligners as much as possible, only taking them out to eat or drink
• Use the aligners on both the lower and upper teeth
• Order replacement aligners immediately if one gets lost or damaged
• Switch aligners every week

Because of the company's HyperByte technology, customers typically finish the program in three months.

Paying for Treatment

Byte as a few different payment options. Customers can pay the full cost upfront or they can choose a monthly financing option through Bytepay™, Byte’s all-new 100 percent guaranteed approval rate payment plan with no credit checks. The contract length for Bytepay™ is 29 months.

Unlike several other invisible aligner companies, Byte offers multiple financing options that are inclusive to all financial situations to get the best possible monthly payment. Or customers can finance their invisible aligners through Byte's financing partner, Affirm. Byte accepts all major debit and credit cards including Care Credit.

Customers can also pay for their purchases with Splitit. Splitit is a global payment solution that allows shoppers to split the final cost into interest-free monthly payments. Currently, Byte offers 3-month or 6-month payment options with Splitit. There is no application process with Splitit; customers receive instant approval using their existing debit/credit card level.

Guarantees

Byte has a satisfaction guarantee for those who complete their entire treatment. In order to qualify for this guarantee, you must keep all your aligners, wear your aligners as directed, use the HyperByte daily, and upload photos as prompted by your account. If you aren’t satisfied with your treatment results, you can submit a request for the Byte team to reevaluate your results. The team may approve additional aligners at no additional cost.

Byte also guarantees your smile with the Byte for Life guarantee. That means that if your teeth move out of alignment after going through the Byte treatment, Byte will cover the cost to straighten them.

However, you should read over the guarantee fine print before starting your treatment process. You must wear your retainers as directed and replace them as needed. Byte does not cover teeth affected by outside circumstances or that have had significant dental or orthodontic work.

Promotions and Discounts

Get paid for referring your family and friends to Byte. You can receive a $100 dollar online gift card for each family or friend that purchases an aligner kit with your unique link. Your friend will receive 75 percent off their impression kit and $100 off their aligner treatment.

Byte offers additional benefits to those who serve in the military. Traditional orthodontic treatment has been out of the question for men and women serving the country. However, clear aligner treatments offer the perfect opportunity for military personnel to straighten their teeth even while they are deployed. Active and retired military personnel can receive $150 off their treatment if they choose to pay in full.

If you are a college student, you may also qualify for additional discounts. Email Byte to learn more about this discount.

Customer Service Options

Byte provides four different ways to contact customer service: text, call, Facebook Messenger, and email. You will also have a personal Byte advisor who can be a point of contact through the process. You can reach the Byte customer support team during regular business hours. Many customer reviews mention a positive experience with support staff during treatment.