Overview
Smilelove
$79
N/A
$66
6 Months
24 Months
N/A
9 Years
byte
$95
N/A
$83
3 Months
29 Months
$349
9 Years
Ratings
Smilelove
byte
Reviews
Smilelove
Reviews
byte
Reviews for Smilelove
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Koerrea LR
December 3rd, 2021
O'Fallon, IL
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This is based off customer service and not actual purchase. The company was the second lowest in cost compared to the other companies i researched. I was shopping around looking for the best price as i was looking for a low cost option for my minor child. Needed a product that would be durable and easy to use for a teenager who has a active lifestyle. So of course this product would be able to provide that.
Helpful Critical Review
Kimberly Adams [McDoniel ES]
June 6th, 2021
Las Vegas, NV
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Finished the monthly payment plan in summer 2019. Sent impressions back two different times. Emailed company many times with no response. So I paid for aligners that I never received. I hope it isn't true that they are still accepting new patients while they ignore patients who paid in full. Would give zero stars if I could.
Reviews for byte
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Susan Cochrane
April 14th, 2022
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Verified Customer
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The beginning was easier to adjust to but the fit as I went along became a problem. The aligners later in the pack were tough in the backeven after filing causing cuts to my tongue so I started to wear them only at night. This has obviously delayed the process which I'm ok with. They didn't send me my full set originally and the additional liners don't fit as well and take a few days to get used to. My teeth are getting straighter so that's a plus.
Helpful Critical Review
Kenneth Brophy
April 9th, 2022
Jersey City, NJ
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At first this seemed like a great choice, but as my treatment got near the ‘end’- there was poor follow up and direction from the Byte team. I still have correction left but they keep cautioning me to wait two more weeks and then we will go from there. Also- one of the aligners chipped a small piece on my front tooth which they blamed on my teeth- they’ve been fine for years before using this system. Spent the extra money and go with a real company with real support.
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.
