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Strayt is a relatively new brand of at-home clear aligners, launched in 2019. Treatment with Strayt is completed in the comfort of your home.
Clear aligners, especially at-home ones like Strayt, are considered best for mild or less complex cases of teeth misalignment.1 For these cases, clear aligners can save time, money, and potential discomfort compared to braces.
However, some cases may be too complex for at-home aligners. They may require braces or in-office clear aligners, both of which orthodontists can more closely monitor.
Strayt offers an online assessment to determine if you’ll be a good candidate.2
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Strayt aligners are at-home aligners, meaning you won’t have to visit an office during treatment. Here’s what to expect:
Strayt will mail you an impression kit to take teeth impressions at home. You will mail it back to Strayt, and they’ll develop your treatment plan.
Unlike other at-home aligner providers, however, Strayt offers two alternative and free options for starting aligner treatment:
These options are only available in certain locations. If they’re unavailable in your area, you’ll have to pay for an impression kit. Strayt’s website has a ZIP code search to determine your options.3
Once you’ve had your teeth scanned or impressions taken, you can purchase your aligners and treatment plan, either in full or via a payment plan.
If you still aren’t sure, Strayt allows you to pay $148 for a set of custom whitening trays. These won’t do anything to shift your teeth, but they’ll mimic the feel of Strayt aligners so that you can test them out. They’ll also whiten your teeth while you decide whether to move forward.
Strayt also offers the choice of all-day aligners or night aligners. After making your choice, a team of orthodontists and technicians at Strayt will put together your treatment plan.
Once you’ve received your aligners, you’ll need to wear them as directed. All-day aligners should be worn 20 to 22 hours a day. At minimum, you should wear night aligners 8 hours a day, during sleep.
NewMouth does not recommend night aligners because there are is no peer-reviewed evidence that they’re as safe or effective as all-day aligners.4, 5 At the very least, they will lengthen treatment time.6
During your time wearing the aligners, you’ll upload photos so the professionals at Strayt can track your progress. They may ask you to send photos every 60 to 90 days, depending on the level of misalignment and the length of your planned treatment.
Your aligners will come with a whitening system and one retainer set. Once you’ve finished treatment, you’ll need to wear a retainer indefinitely.
The first retainer should last you 6 months to a year. After that, you can subscribe to get new Strayt retainers for $59 a set.
Strayt says treatment typically takes 4 to 8 months, with an average of 6 months. If you choose night aligners, expect about double the treatment time. Treatment time is quick because it is only safe and effective for mild misalignment cases.
Once treatment is over, you’ll still need to wear your retainer full-time for at least a few months and then at night time only.
We recommend at-home clear aligners if you have mild teeth misalignment. View our top recommendations.
Strayt offers both all-day and night aligners. Both options cost $1,596.
Regular all-day aligners must be worn between 20 and 22 hours a day, only to be taken out for eating, toothbrushing, and flossing.
Strayt Clear Aligners for all-day wear provide the quickest treatment possible. And all-day aligner wear has supporting evidence for successful treatment.4, 5
This option only requires you to wear your aligners for 8 to 10 hours overnight. Strayt’s website says this option will double treatment time.6
NewMouth doesn't recommend night aligners because they may do more harm than good or, at the least, are not as effective as the all-day retainers.
Strayt currently offers treatment for $1,596 for either all-day or night aligners if you pay in full. Otherwise, you can choose one of two payment plans:
The 12-month plan costs $1,795, and the 24-month plan costs $2,096. While these payment plans may help your immediate budget, you’ll end up paying more in the long run.
It also isn’t clear whether you’ll get the cost of an impression kit deducted from the full treatment price, but this is something you can inquire about.
Your dental insurance may cover at least part of the cost of orthodontic treatment, including clear aligners like Strayt. Some policies may offer coverage for in-office aligner treatment but not at-home treatment. Always check with your insurance provider.
In order to apply your insurance coverage to Strayt, you’ll have to make payment yourself and then seek a reimbursement from your insurance. Strayt won’t accept direct payment from insurance companies.
Strayt accepts payment with tax-free funds from HSA and FSA accounts. Even if your account doesn’t provide a debit card, you can contact Strayt to pay through your account.
Interested in straightening your teeth at home? Here are the best clear aligner companies.
See how Strayt compares to other popular aligner companies:
With costs ranging from $3,000 to $8,000, Invisalign is significantly more expensive than Strayt. Invisalign is the oldest and most established clear aligner brand, and its in-office treatment monitoring means that it can treat more complex cases.
Byte, like Strayt, offers at-home clear aligners. A unique feature of Byte aligner treatment is their HyperByte device, which uses high-frequency vibrations to shift your teeth. It also speeds up treatment time.
Byte is slightly more expensive than Strayt, with a price range of $1,999 to $2,399. But it may be able to treat your alignment issues a bit faster.
SmileDirectClub is the oldest at-home aligner brand. It started in 2014. Costing $2,050, it’s more expensive than Strayt.
There are many positive reviews for SmileDirectClub, but they have also received complaints about damage to customers’ teeth.7 If you have just a few mildly misaligned teeth, SmileDirectClub and Strayt are both good options.
NewSmile, a newer at-home aligner company, started in 2020. Prices start at $1,495, so they are comparable to Strayt’s beginning cost of $1,596. NewSmile is on the more affordable end of the spectrum even among other at-home aligners.
Few reviews exist for NewSmile, but it may be a good option for mild cases of misalignment.
Motto provides in-office or hybrid (in-office and at-home) aligners. Their options cost from $1,999 to $2,999, making them more expensive than Strayt but less expensive than many other in-office aligners.
If you prefer in-person monitoring, Motto may be a good option. However, it’s a newer company and is exclusively offered through Aspen Dental, so it may not be available near you.
Candid provides a hybrid treatment. It offers advanced telehealth monitoring and works exclusively with orthodontists.
Costing an average of $3,300, Candid is significantly more expensive than Strayt. However, more complex bite and alignment issues may see better results with Candid. Candid is also honest about why they don’t offer night aligners.5
At-home aligners like Strayt are generally best for mild to moderate teeth misalignment. Strayt’s website offers a free assessment to help determine if you’re a candidate.
In some areas, Strayt offers free mobile scanning units, which may impact your treatment decision.
At-home aligners to compare to Strayt include Byte and SmileDirectClub. They’re more expensive and don’t offer free mobile scanning, but they’ve existed longer.
Some people also need additional professional monitoring for clear aligner treatment. If that’s the case, in-office aligner treatments like Invisalign or hybrid ones like Candid may be better options.
Treatment time varies by person but typically takes between 4 to 8 months for all-day aligners and at least 8 months for night aligners.
The first few days with clear aligners may cause mild discomfort. This should stop as your mouth and teeth get used to the aligners’ applied pressure.
You should wear clear aligners for a minimum of 20 to 22 hours a day. Only remove them for meals and oral hygiene.
Night aligners must be worn for 8 to 10 hours a day, mainly during sleep.
If you have dental insurance, it will likely cover partial costs for orthodontic treatment, especially if it’s considered medically necessary. Confirm with your provider.
Strayt doesn’t accept direct payment from insurance companies. You have to get a reimbursement from your insurance company after purchasing the aligners.
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