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AlignerCo

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Author: Kaitlyn Short

LAST UPDATED: April 19th, 2022

AlignerCo is a fast-growing invisible aligners company based in New York. You purchase an impression kit from the company and send your teeth impressions back to AlignerCo where the company will use its team of orthodontists to create a customized treatment plan for you. The length of treatment ranges from 6 to 11 months and is a less expensive teeth straightening alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment with metal braces.

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The Good

  • Affordable Impression Kit
  • Video Call Available
  • No Down Payment Option
  • Competitive One-Time Payment
  • 100% Smile Guarantee
  • Accepts HSA and FSA
  • Refer-a-Friend Cash Offer

Affordable Impression Kit

AlignerCo has a cheaper impression kit than most of the leading invisible braces brands that charge close to $100. AlignerCo’s impression kit is priced at $39.99, making it one of the most affordable kits on the market. The impression kit is the first step of every clear aligners treatment.

Video Call Available

AlignerCo allows customers to schedule a video call with one of its smile specialists for free if additional guidance is needed when completing the teeth impressions. The company has a form on its website where you can request the video call, a unique offering that not many other invisible braces companies provide. 

Though this option isn’t quite the same as meeting with an orthodontist to fit braces, the company still seeks to provide great customer service for a product that is completed at home. It’s essential that each retainer fit well, so it’s nice that the company can provide help with the initial dental impression kit and help each patient have the best experience possible.

No Down Payment Option

AlignerCo has three payment options you can choose from. The first payment plan is AlignerCo's Smile Advantage plan that is a one-time upfront payment of $1,145. This plan requires no down payment and will be a one-time payment you never have to make again. For the other two plans, AlignerCo offers two different installment options: The Smile Flex plan that is 12 monthly payments of $110 with no down payment (totaling $1,320 and powered by Splitit, which is limited to Visa & MasterCard credit) or the Smile Flex Easy plan that is 11 monthly payments of $95 with a $275 down payment (totaling $1,320 and all major payment forms are accepted).

Competitive One-Time Payment

Typically, invisible braces providers will offer multiple payment options, one being a monthly installment plan and the other being a one-time upfront payment. AlignerCo’s one-time upfront payment is cheaper than many of its competitors. With no down payment, you will pay $1,145 for your entire AlignerCo clear aligner treatment. Other companies charge closer to $2,000.

100% Smile Guarantee

Not everyone is eligible for a straighter smile with clear braces. For certain bite issues or severe teeth misalignment, traditional braces through a dentist or orthodontist are often necessary. If you purchase an impression kit from AlignerCo and are not a good candidate for its invisible braces, the company will refund 100 percent of your money. 

On the other hand, if you go through the treatment following all guidelines and aren’t happy with the results, the AlignerCo team will reevaluate your smile results. If your reevaluation is approved, Alignerco may give you additional aligners to make any necessary corrections. If you don’t qualify for additional clear aligners but would still like straighter teeth for any reason, you may request a refinement for $200.

Accepts HSA and FSA

AlignerCo allows customers to pay for treatment with their Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account. If you don’t currently have the physical card for either of these accounts, AlignerCo will give you a receipt for reimbursement. You can also use two payment methods if you don’t have enough money solely in your FSA or HSA account to pay for treatment.

Refer-a-Friend Cash Offer

If you refer a friend that wants a straighter smile to AlignerCo, the company will give your friend $100 off the Smile Advantage Plan, and you will receive $100 in cash. A customer can receive their own invitation link to send to a friend, and when that friend buys directly from that link, they will receive the discount.

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The Bad

  • Higher Monthly Payment
  • Lengthy Treatment Time

High Monthly Payment

Leading invisible braces providers typically charge around $80 for their monthly installment fees. AlignerCo charges customers $110 or $95 per month, depending on which plan you choose, which is a bit more expensive than some competitors. However, AlignerCo only requires 12 payments of $110 or 11 payments of $95, both totaling $1,320 (the $95 per month plan requires a $275 down payment). Other companies require at least 24 monthly payments, making their treatment more expensive, even if they’re only charging an $80 monthly fee. 

If you don’t mind a higher monthly payment and ultimately want to save money, AlignerCo is still an affordable option. You also still have the option to opt for the one-time upfront payment of $1,145 if you prefer.

Lengthy Treatment Time

AlignerCo has a lengthier treatment time than most of its competitors. One of the top invisible braces providers, byte, has an average treatment time of 3 months, while the average AlignerCo treatment time ranges from 6 to 11 months. Though this time is longer than some other competitors, it’s still a shorter average treatment time than traditional braces.

Customers can also choose the NightOnly Clear Aligners plan and wear aligners for 8-10 hours. This method increases the treatment time to 8 to 12 months.

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The Bottom Line

AlignerCo is a competitive provider on the market with an affordable overall upfront cost, a no down payment option, and a 100 percent smile guarantee. However, the company does have a higher monthly fee and a lengthier treatment time than most leading invisible braces providers. 

If you don’t mind a higher monthly fee in exchange for a cheaper overall cost, AlignerCo may be a reasonable option for you. There is also an option to pay the full price up front, which often costs less than the monthly payment. Customers can refer a friend to receive $100 in cash as well. The company accepts HSA and FSA and will give refunds if a customer doesn’t qualify for treatment. Many AlignerCo reviews are positive and cite the overall low cost, good customer support, including that the impression kit is also the least expensive among most clear aligner companies.

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Katelyn Harrison Midland, NC

At this point I haven't been very happy with the service, my first set of impressions never arrived. I then had a second set sent out, after disputing the whole issue of never recovering them. Made my impressions and they were fine with the pictures I sent and now they are saying they are non workable. They have sent another set to try and get another more impressions. At this point when I send these back if they don't work, I will probably ask for a refund due to the time and issues.

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