Byte Teeth Straightening: Your Complete Guide to Cost and Technology

Byte teeth straightening is a popular and effective method to get straighter teeth, quickly and for a good price. Many who want braces as adults opt for Byte because the aligners are virtually invisible, and thus no one needs to know that you are undergoing orthodontics treatment.

Byte also has unique technology that makes the process go even faster and decreases the discomfort that comes with readjusting the alignment of your teeth.

In this article we'll talk about:

• How Byte aligners work
• What the treatment process looks like
• Straightening your teeth at night
• Byte aligners cost

This information can help you decide if Byte is the best option for your orthodontic treatment.

What are Byte aligners?

Byte aligners are a type of clear aligners that involve at-home treatment. That means that you straighten your teeth without visiting the orthodontist or dentist in person.

Byte has a large network of licensed dentists and orthodontists across the country that review and plan your treatment, and then monitor it during the months you wear your aligners. This company has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and is a member of the American Teledentistry Association.

Byte teeth straightening is known for having a very short treatment time — averaging just 3 to 4 months — thanks to its special HyperByte device, which we'll talk about more below. You also get BrightByte, a whitening treatment, which we'll also elaborate on a bit further down.

Byte gets overwhelmingly positive reviews from its patients, which you can see for yourself in our Byte reviews article.

If you're already pretty convinced that Byte is for you, and you don't have time to read the full article, you can head to the Byte website now for your smile assessment, and order your impression kit online and get 80% off your kit with code SMILEBRYTE.

How does Byte work?

Byte is just one of many invisible braces brands with this popular treatment option, and the treatment process follows the same basic steps as all clear aligner treatments:

• Make your impressions: Order an impression kit online, and by using putty and following the instructions, make molds of your teeth. You then send these to Byte.
• Eligibility assessment: The Byte medical team will review the photos of your teeth along with the molds and determine if you are a good candidate for this type of treatment. If not, they'll be sure to let you know. Byte is only suitable for those with mild to moderate cases of teeth straightening — if you need more intense teeth straightening, you may need to opt for a brand like Invisalign or even traditional braces.
• Get your aligners: If you are approved for treatment, your custom aligners will be made in the lab, and then you'll receive them in the mail.
• Remote monitoring: As you wear your aligners and go through treatment, you'll have regular remote check-ins with your Byte dentist or orthodontist so they can make sure everything is going according to plan.

The video below is made by Byte and reviews how your Byte treatment plan works:

HyperByte

HyperByte is a mouthpiece that you wear for 5 minutes per day, that delivers high-frequency vibrations in order to speed up treatment time and reduce discomfort. The vibrations result in soft micropulses that travel through the roots of your teeth and around the surrounding bone.

This device is not just some gimmick — HFV is a proven therapy that has been in use in orthodontics for around a decade now and the HyperByte is cleared by the FDA as a Class II medical device.

Byte treatment options

Byte offers two treatment options — the standard daytime treatment option with 22 hours of wear, or a nighttime option with 10 hours of wear (most of which can be completed while you sleep).

Byte All-Day

Byte's All-Day treatment option are designed to be worn 22 hours daily and should only be removed for meals or when consuming beverages other than water. If you follow your treatment plan and comply with the daily wear, your treatment will be completed in an average of 4 months.

Included with every Byte aligner kit is the HyperByte device, a neat tool that uses high-frequency vibrations to help speed up tooth movement and reduce discomfort.

Priced at $2,099, Byte's system is a solid investment if you want to align your teeth efficiently.

Byte at Night

If you're looking to make clear aligner treatment even more convenient and discreet, then you're in luck!

That's because Byte is one of only a few aligner brands that offer a nighttime-only treatment — Byte at Night. With the Byte nighttime aligners, you only have to wear your aligners for 10 hours every day, and naturally, most of that can be done while you are sleeping.

This will increase your treatment time a bit, to just an average of 5 to 6 months, and you'll need to use the HyperByte for 10 minutes per day, instead of just 5 minutes.

If you'd like to know more about nighttime aligner treatment, you can read our full guide here, or you can learn more specifically about Byte nighttime aligners.

Byte All-Day vs Byte At Night

Check out the table below to see how these two treatment options compare.

Byte cost

As mentioned above, but worth repeating, there are two cost levels for Byte teeth straightening — one for the standard (All-Day) aligners and one for nighttime aligners.

Byte All-Day aligner cost

With the standard system you can either pay:

• A one-time payment of $1,999, or
• $70/month for 36 months with a $249 down payment

Byte At-Night aligner cost

With the Byte nighttime aligners, you can either pay:

• A one-time payment of $2399, or
• $84/month for 36 months with a $299 down payment

BytePay

BytePay is Byte's payment plan that goes with Byte's mission to make Byte accessible to everyone, despite their financial situation. This payment plan will accept you even if you have poor credit. In fact, everyone is 100% approved, and there are no hidden fees (as long as you read the fine print!)

If you do opt for BytePay, you will have to make a down payment.

Have a look at the table below for an even more succinct description of Byte costs:

We've got an entire article dedicated to the cost of Byte, which you can find here.

What else comes with Byte teeth straightening?

When you order your Byte teeth straightening package, along with your aligners, you also get teeth whitening and your retainers, so you can whiten your teeth and keep them straight.

BrightByte

Byte figures that as long as you're wearing aligners, you might as well make the most of it and whiten your teeth as well. That's why they include in your treatment plan a bottle of their special BrightByte whitening system. This foam is not just a whitening foam; it's also a cleanser and it freshens your breath.

Once you've used up all of your included BrightByte whitening foam, you can purchase another bottle separately for just $30.

Byte retainers

It doesn't matter how you choose to straighten your teeth — clear aligners or traditional braces — you'll still need to wear retainers at night afterward. Your first set of Byte retainers is included in your treatment plan.

These retainers are designed to last for 6 months, and if you sign up for the Byte Protection Program, Byte will automatically ship you a new set of retainers every 6 months.

Byte alternatives

There are many brands of clear aligners on the market today, and while we are certainly fans of Byte, there are a couple of other brands we recommended as well like NewSmile and ALIGNERCO. Have a look at the table below:

And if you're not convinced by any of these brands, you may also want to have a look at Smile Direct Club, or other Invisalign alternatives.

Conclusion

Byte is a brand of clear aligners with treatment that can be completed 100% remotely. You just order your impression kit online, make your impressions at home, send them in and then receive your aligners in the mail.

You have regular checkups with licensed dentists and orthodontists along the way — remotely — and once you're finished with the treatment, you wear your Byte retainers at night to make sure your teeth stay aligned.

Byte also offers a nighttime aligner option, so you don't even have to wear your aligners out of the house. The other thing that makes Byte different is the HyperByte device. This is a special mouthpiece that you wear for 5 minutes per day, which delivers gentle vibrations to your teeth, roots, and gums, and speeds up treatment while making it less painful as well.

If you're ready to get started with Byte, you can order your impression kit now and use code SMILEBRYTE to get 80% off your kit.

FAQs

Does Byte straighten teeth?

Byte clear aligners do straighten teeth. Treatment only takes around 4 months and is made less painful thanks to the HyperByte technology. Byte is only intended for mild to moderate cases.

Is Byte the same as Invisalign?

Byte is different than Invisalign because it involves 100% remote treatment, and with Invisalign, you have in-office visits with your dentist. Byte is also only meant for mild to moderate cases. Invisalign, because of the more hands-on aspects of treatment, can treat a wider range of cases including more severe cases of malocclusion.

How long does Byte take to straighten teeth?

Byte takes around 3 to 4 months to straighten teeth with standard treatment, making it one of the fastest options out there. If you choose nighttime aligners, treatment is extended to 5 to 6 months.