Which Dental Aligner Should I Choose?

Have you decided to begin orthodontic treatment with clear aligners, but you're not sure which brand to choose? Sure, you know all about Invisalign, but you also know how much it costs — and you'd like to investigate some more wallet-friendly options.

To help you decide, have a look at the table below, comparing some of the top brands of clear aligners available in the US (along with Invisalign):

	Price	Eligibility	Guarantees	Benefits	To begin your treatment
	Byte All-Day: $1,999 Byte At-Night: $2,399	Online eligibility questionnaire and evaluation of dental molds by a dentist or orthodontist	If your teeth move out of alignment after your initial treatment, you get new aligners and a new treatment plan for free	HyperByte device speeds up treatment time Nighttime aligner option	Order your kit now
	Daytime aligners: $1,495 Nighttime aligners: $1,595	Online eligibility questionnaire and evaluation of dental molds by a dentist or orthodontist	If the dentists at NewSmile decide you aren't a candidate, you will receive a full refund	Low price Free whitening and retainers	Select your package
	Daytime aligners: $1,399 Nighttime aligners: $1,599	Online eligibility questionnaire and evaluation of dental molds by a dentist or orthodontist	If you aren't happy with t he 3D preview, you will get a full refund; if your teeth need additional alignment, you will get free refinement aligners	Option to get single-arch aligners Fast turnaround time	Select your package
	Daytime aligners: $895 Nighttime aligners: $1,095	Online eligibility questionnaire and evaluation of dental molds by a dentist or orthodontist	If the dentists at ALIGNERCO decide you aren't a candidate, you will receive a full refund	Lowest price Nighttime option	Select your package
	$3,500 on average	Online eligibility questionnaire and evaluation of 3D scans by a dentist or orthodontist	N/A	May treat slightly more complex cases than at-home  aligners Virtual check-ins	Find a provider
	From $3,500 to $8,500, depending on the complexity of your case	Online eligibility questionnaire and evaluation of 3D scans by a dentist or orthodontist	N/A	Can treat more complex cases In-office treatment for closer monitoring	Visit the Invisalign website
	$2,050	Online eligibility questionnaire and evaluation of 3D scans or molds by a dentist or orthodontist	Kit refund if the dentist determines you aren't a candidate; full refund if you aren't happy with treatment within first 30 days; free refinements	SmileShops offer 3D scans Nighttime and daytime cost the same	Visit the SmileDirectClub website

How to choose the best clear aligner brand for your needs

With so many options, you may wonder how to choose the right brand. Here are our tips:

• Visit a dentist for a general checkup before starting any treatment.
• Consider a brand that allows dental monitoring via an app to avoid frequent visits to the dentist.
• However, you may want to consider a clinic or practitioner that gives you the option of scheduling a face-to-face visit in case you need one during treatment.
• Also make sure that at the end of treatment, you get a retainer (to keep teeth aligned) and, as an added bonus, a whitening treatment for a perfect smile.
• Make sure that at the end of the treatment, if you are not completely satisfied with the result, you have the option of correcting the alignment problems with additional aligners (satisfaction guarantee offer).
• Check to see if your orthodontic or dental insurance plan offers any coverage for aligners.
• Finally, look at the price of the treatment and make sure you can pay in installments if needed.