Byte Australia Review (2024)

Important Safety Notice: As of October 25, 2024, Byte has permanently ceased operations and stopped shipping aligners globally, including in Australia, due to safety concerns identified by the FDA. This decision came after regulatory reviews found that their patient screening process might not adequately prevent certain contraindicated patients from starting treatment.

Several factors contributed to this suspension:

• Regulatory Concerns: Dentsply Sirona determined that Byte’s patient onboarding process might not adequately prevent certain contraindicated patients from starting treatment with Byte aligners. This concern arose after reviewing medical device reports and consulting with the FDA.
• Patient Safety: While Byte stated that the potential risk to patients is low, they advised current patients with specific conditions (including active periodontal disease, severe open bite, severe overjet, tooth malocclusion requiring surgical correction, mixed dentition, dental prosthetics or dental implants, or adolescents with a skeletally narrow jaw) to stop treatment and consult their local dentist.
• State Regulatory Environment: New regulations, such as requirements for proof of dental visits or x-rays before treatment, have adversely impacted Byte’s direct-to-consumer business model globally.

We are maintaining this article as historical reference and will update it as more information becomes available about this developing situation.

What Byte Australia Offers

Before pausing its operations, Byte’s treatment included the following:

• Teeth impression kit ⁠— Molds for creating dental impressions
• Clear aligner trays — Your daytime or nighttime aligners
• Free set of retainers —  Sent to you after the treatment
• HyperByte — A device that accelerates teeth movement
• BrightByte —  Cleaner and whitener for your aligners and teeth

However, you can also just buy the impression kit.

Byte Aligners

At-home aligners like Byte are monitored remotely. This means you never have to visit an orthodontist for progress scans throughout the treatment process.

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At-home aligners like Byte are monitored remotely. This means you never have to visit an orthodontist for progress scans throughout the treatment process.

Byte stands out in the at-home aligner industry because of its quick treatment time. This is made possible by HyperByte, Byte’s own HFV device, which is included in every treatment plan.

With HFV, you can expect quicker tooth movement and faster treatment times.

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All-Day Clear Aligners

When used with HyperByte, Byte’s daytime aligners can straighten teeth in as little as 3 to 4 months. However, they require consistent wear for at least 22 hours a day, excluding meal times, brushing, and sleep.

At-Night Clear Aligners

Byte’s night-only aligners require a slightly longer treatment time of 5 to 6 months even if you use them with HyperByte. However, they’re very convenient as you only have to wear them for 10 hours at night.

HyperByte® Device

HyperByte, a device worn with Byte aligners for 5 minutes daily, uses high-frequency vibrations (HFV) to stimulate the gum tissue and enhance tooth movement. While it’s still being studied, similar devices have shown promise in speeding tooth movement.

How Much Does Byte Australia Cost?

You can buy Byte’s impression kit for $95, or you can just pay for the full treatment, which costs AU$2,749 to AU$3,651 depending on how you pay:

Alternatively, you can purchase Byte aligners with several financing options. 

Prices start at AU$54.02/fortn (for daytime aligners) and AU$66.52/fortn (for night aligners). These payments are divided across 52 months and include an AU$8 monthly admin fee, adding a total cost of AU$192.

If you don’t like the results of your treatment, you can continue getting free refinements until you’re satisfied with the straightness of your teeth.

How Byte Australia Works

You can get started with Byte in a few simple steps: 

Step 1: See if you’re qualified for Byte

Take the online quiz and buy an impression kit from Byte’s website if you pass the initial assessment. Get moulds of your teeth as soon as the kit arrives. Make sure to send your impressions back within 3 days.

A licensed dentist or orthodontist will review your impressions. If you’re an ideal candidate, they’ll make your treatment plan and send it to you for approval. But if you don’t qualify, Byte will refund the cost of the kit.

Step 2: Start your Byte treatment

Once you approve your treatment plan, Byte will make your clear aligners and deliver them straight to your door after 5 to 7 weeks. You can start wearing them daily based on these recommendations from Byte:

• 22 hours for daytime aligners (Optional: 5 minutes HyperByte)
• 10 continuous hours for night aligners (Optional: 10 minutes HyperByte)

You can also incorporate BrightByte into your routine since it’s included for free with your kit. After you brush your teeth, simply spread the foam evenly on the insides of your aligners and wear them normally.

Use the My Byte app to know when to change aligners or send progress photos. Each set of aligners should be worn for at least 1 to 2 weeks. Your Byte provider will tell you if you need to wear them for longer.

Step 3: Maintain a straight smile with Byte

After the treatment, you will receive a custom-made retainer to keep your teeth in place. The retainers are made for comfortable overnight wear.

The total treatment cost includes your first set of retainers, but you’ll need to purchase replacements every six months.

Are Byte Aligners Safe?

Many Australian dentists recommend Byte for mild to moderate teeth misalignment. As long as you follow your prescribed plan, Byte is safe for straightening your teeth at home. The company also takes safety measures:

• Premium materials — Byte aligners are manufactured using medical-grade and BPA-free plastic, so they’re safe to wear and use while eating
• Professional partners — Byte works with licensed dentists and orthodontists across Australia to create treatment plans and monitor patients remotely.
• Qualifying process — A dental professional will review your teeth impressions to make sure you’re an ideal candidate for the treatment

While there’s currently no scientific evidence directly supporting the safety of Byte’s nighttime aligners, many customers have reported positive results. 

Before starting treatment, we recommend consulting a dental professional to determine if Byte is suitable for your specific needs.

Byte vs. Other Clear Aligners in Australia

Here is a comparison of Byte and the top aligner treatments in Australia:

Why Choose Byte Australia?

Byte is an ideal option for people with mild to moderate dental misalignment and who want an affordable, home-based teeth straightening solution to their smile. It provides exceptional value and a lifetime guarantee, ensuring your satisfaction with the results. 

If you’re looking for faster treatment, the HyperByte device included in your kit can accelerate the process. To determine if Byte is suitable for you, take our free online quiz and order an impression kit. Additionally, you can consult a dental professional before deciding on the treatment.

Why Trust Our Byte Review?

We have a dedicated team of medical writers, expert researchers, licensed dental professionals, and medical reviewers who curate and approve content for NewMouth.

Before publishing this article, our team:

• Spent 80+ hours researching the Byte treatment process
• Scanned over 11,000+ customer reviews on Byte
• Talked to dental professionals and industry experts, including Byte’s CEO
• Reviewed 20+ studies on the safety and effectiveness of invisible aligners
• Had our writers try Byte’s treatment plan from start to finish
• Compared Byte aligners to other at-home and in-office treatments
• Asked in-house dentists to fact-check our review for accuracy

How We Rated Byte Australia

We ordered Byte aligners and had in-house writers test them out throughout their prescribed treatment. While testing the clear aligners, our team assessed and scored them based on five traits:

Each trait was assigned a “weight” so we could calculate their individual rating and weighted average scores on a scale of five.