Smilelove vs byte
Overview
Smilelove
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Undisclosed
byte
$95
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$82
4.5 Months
32 Months
$249
7 Years
Ratings
Smilelove
byte
Reviews
Smilelove
Reviews
byte
Reviews for Smilelove
Helpful Favorable Review
Autumn
June 8th, 2022
Lewiston, ID
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I was interested in Smilelove because of the quick results that they advertise. I contacted them and spent time with a customer service representative answering my questions. My experience with them was positive but I was not interested in their product as I am not someone who can wear aligners to bed at night.
Helpful Critical Review
Angelle Bonnecarrere
June 14th, 2022
Washington, DC
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I was due a refund before they went out of business for a "few months" during the pandemic to rebrand I guess and have heard nothing. I have a thread of emails promising a refund for services NEVER USED. I never got aligners and never got a preview at all, but kept having to pay affirm for a service I NEVER RECEIVED OR WANTED. This issue has not been resolved and fear it never will as I'm now out 1500 bucks I could have spent at the dentist for REAL aligners.
Reviews for byte
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Krystal Rigsby
April 16th, 2024
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Verified Customer
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The convenience of Byte is optimal, I love being able to do check-ins via photo and not having to rearrange schedules for appointments. I am on my last upper mold and have about 6 left on the bottom. I can see a visible shift, but I am having to wear them longer than just overnight because by the end of the day, my teeth are already moving back to the previous position.
Helpful Critical Review
Randolph Churchill
March 30th, 2024
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Terrible experience. Went through the whole fitting process and was good to go when they randomly cancelled my order AFTER I got approved for financing and had a hard credit pull on my account. No explanation, no customer service. They just cancelled my order and cut me off. Terrible customer service.
The Final Word
Both companies work hard to help customers get their perfect smile — although byte boasts a much faster treatment time. Thanks to the byte’s HyperByte technology, customers often experience a reduction in discomfort, better aligner traction, more accurate teeth movement, and an average treatment time of three months.
Smilelove’s average treatment time is six months.
Getting a treatment plan with byte is a reasonably straightforward process. You’ll order an impression kit ($95) and mail your impressions back to byte. Your case will then be reviewed by an orthodontist who will determine whether or not byte is right for you. If you are a good candidate, you can pay the $1,895 upfront or do a monthly payment plan. A few weeks later you’ll receive your aligners.
Now, Smilelove’s treatment process is relatively similar to byte’s. Except Smilelove gives you two options. If you choose their Fast-Track Bundle, you’ll pay $1,895 upfront; this includes the price of the impression kit, aligners, retainers, and whitening products. If you decide to go with the Kit-First plan, you’ll pay for the impression kit ($79) and send it back to Smilelove. If you choose to move forward with the straightening process, you’ll then have to pay $1,895 for your aligners to be produced and sent to your home.
In addition to their HyperByte technology, byte guarantees your smile for life. Meaning that if your teeth move or shift after going through a byte treatment, the company will cover the cost to straighten them. While Smilelove doesn’t offer a guarantee of that caliber, the company does state they will work with customers who are unhappy with their results.
Both companies appear to reputable and reliable. However, we recommend reading our verified customer reviews to find out which company is going to best suit your unique needs.
