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Orthodontic Treatment from Byte vs. Invisalign: A Comparison

A quick search of the internet will reveal many sources of orthodontic treatment, both in your community and available through teledentistry. When you are considering orthodontic treatment with either Invisalign or newer teledentistry provider Byte, a deeper look into this subject is vital before you make a decision. That’s the only way you can be sure to choose the provider in the best position to give you an excellent result. 


One of the most important questions to consider is this: Will you ever be able to get the same quality of care from teledentistry as you can by receiving in-office care from a highly skilled dentist? We invite you to compare orthodontic treatment by Byte, an online provider, with Invisalign as provided by StarBrite Dental. Then make your best choice.


Both Invisalign and Byte Utilize Clear Aligners

While Invisalign is the industry leader, several other companies have added their product lines to this market in the last several years. Byte is one of the most recent to arrive. Both Invisalign and Byte manufacture a series of clear acrylic aligners designed to gradually shift a patient’s teeth into their ideal positions. But as Byte is an online provider, patients never actually see a dentist or orthodontist who carefully evaluates their dental and overall health before recommending treatment. 


There is no substitute for a visit to an experienced and well-trained dental professional who can do the following for you before treatment starts:

  1. Examine the health of your teeth, gums and bone
  2. Check the position of your jaw and TMJ (temporomandibular joint) 
  3. Inspect the way your teeth meet. 
  4. Take detailed and accurate images and impressions of your teeth, mouth and bite.


As your teeth gradually move into their ideal positions, the first three of these points should be re-inspected repeatedly for your protection and ideal outcome.


A Direct Comparison of Byte to Invisalign

To help you look at the pros and cons of each kind of treatment, we have gathered up many points of comparison.

  • No visits to a dentist’s office are needed. 
  • Cheaper price. 

  • There is never an in-person examination of your dental health and orthodontic problems.
  • Dental impressions are left up to the patient to take. 
  • Treatment is only suitable for mild to moderate spacing problems, crowding or rotated teeth which excludes many people.  
  • If the clear aligners you receive don’t fit properly, you will need to utilize phone, email, text and virtual assistants to resolve the problem.
  • You will be forced to utilize the same channels if there is a delay in shipping aligners or retainers. 
  • Account issues must also be resolved through electronic communications.
  • Some people experience a worsening of dental problems during their Byte treatment, such as a poor alignment result, malocclusion or loose or broken teeth.
  • Patients with a poor or worsened result then need to consult an orthodontist or dentist local to them to resolve these problems at their own expense. 
  • More than one thousand complaints have been received by the Better Business Bureau.
  • Your treatment plan is reviewed by a dentist licensed in your state but you do not have the ability to look into that dentist’s record or reviews.

  • Your care only starts after a thorough in-office examination of your bite, alignment, jaw position and overall dental health.
  • Even a complicated dental situation can be addressed and resolved.
  • From the first visit to the last, your treatment will be supervised in person by a dentist thoroughly trained in Invisalign.
  • When your aligners are received from Invisalign to StarBrite Dental, our dentist will show you exactly how to properly fit them over your teeth and how to remove them.
  • Any problems using the aligners can be quickly resolved with the help of our staff or dentists.
  • Every dentist and staff member at StarBrite Dental is highly trained and dedicated to providing superior care.
  • You benefit from this dedication.
  • Your overall dental health will never be sacrificed for speed of treatment or reduction of expense.
  • If you ever have a problem with the fit of an aligner or if your teeth are not responding to treatment, the problem will be addressed and resolved quickly. 
  • You do not have to rely on emails, texts and virtual assistants to get help. 
  • You have multiple administrative staff available to you should there ever be a problem with your account or records.

  • Because of the high level of personalized care, your costs will be higher.
  • You will need to plan on making several visits to our office over the course of your treatment plan. 

What You Get By Choosing Invisalign at StarBrite Dental

While considering the minor disadvantages of Invisalign at StarBrite Dental, you can also be assured of our practice-wide focus on stellar quality results for every patient. We never cut corners on materials or service. We want every patient to understand and be fully involved in their care while getting the results they love. 


We only offer treatment that will bring about the best result for each patient. If we recommend Invisalign for you, then you can be confident that this is the best system to provide the change you want and need in your smile.


Call to Request a Complimentary Consultation with

Dr. Seifi

We are so sure that patients new to Invisalign will love our caring atmosphere and high quality services that Dr. Maryam Seifi offers a complimentary Invisalign consultation to patients who are new to this treatment. 


Dr. Seifi has been treating patients at a high level of quality and expertise for more than 20 years. Every StarBrite Dental practitioner and staff member follows her example and insists on the same level of quality as they care for patients. Dr. Seifi has been recognized by Invisalign as a Gold + Preferred Provider because of the hundreds of cases she has successfully treated. 


Request your own Invisalign consultation today and learn what this advanced orthodontic technology can do for your smile. Call us at (301)-770-1070 to schedule this visit. 

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