HOW DO WE COMPARE
As one of Europe’s most affordable, comfortable, and time efficient clear aligner companies, StarSmiles offers quality and technology that other clear aligner companies and traditional braces don’t.
StarSmiles
Other Invisible Aligners
Traditional Braces
Dentist directed care
Yes
Yes
Yes
StarSmiles Guarantee
Yes
No
No
Price
£1499
£1550+
Average £8000
24/7 access to dedicated dental team
Yes
Some
No
Regular virtual Smile Check Ups
Yes
Yes
No
Price Markup (from orthodontist to customer)
Zero Markup
Varies
Varies
Financing with 100% approval
Yes
Sometimes
-
30 Day money back promise
Yes
Sometimes
-
Removable aligners
Yes
Yes
No
Glued attachments and buttons
No
No
Yes
Teeth Shaving
No
No
Yes
Treatment plan length
4-7 months
4-6 months or more. No additional free months
Varies greaty. Can take years.
Discreet
Yes
Yes
No
Ways to get started
Scan at Home, or StarSmiles Partner
Sometimes at home, partner location, or dentist/orthodontist office
Mandatory Dentist or orthodontist visit
Cost of retainers
£95
Over £100
Average £250
Made in Europe
Yes
Only sometimes
Varies
Technology
3 aligners a month: soft, medium, hard for extra comfort
Only 1 hard aligner a month
Not removable, fixed
Mandatory in person visits
None
Sometimes required
Several
