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| Detail | PearlsWhite | SmileSet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment | |||
| ApproachA scan records your teeth; it is not a dental examination. | Home kit or scan Remote check-ins | Home kit or scan Remote check-ins | |
| How it startsAn impression kit or a scan records the teeth. Check whether a dentist examines you in person. | In-clinic scan at a partner center, mobile scan at your home or work, or a home impression kit. | A home impression kit, included in the price or $49.99 on its own, or a free 3D scan at a SmileStudio in New York City or Nashville. | |
| Check-ins and monitoring | Remotely after the scan or impressions. Progress is checked from photos you send. | Remotely, with two virtual visits with your prescribing doctor included. | |
| Who plans and supervises | Licensed dental professionals are said to review each plan. No dentist is named. The named contact is a treatment coordinator. | Six dentists and orthodontists are named, including Dr. Robert Sims, an orthodontist. Which one prescribes your plan is not stated in advance. | |
| Treatment length | Four to ten months on the FAQ page, four to 12 on the homepage and six to 18 on another page. | Not confirmed | |
| Cost | |||
| Treatment priceCheck whether a price covers one arch or both, and what it includes. | Depends on plan$1,199 to $1,399 For both arches. Depends on the plan you choose. One arch only from $799. Checked October 26, 2026 | Listed price$1,395 The provider does not say whether this covers one arch or both. Checked October 26, 2026 | |
| Aftercare | |||
| Retainers | A set is included at the end of treatment, according to the homepage FAQ. The type and replacement cost are not stated. | Sold separately: $149 for one arch or $199 for both, including the kit. | |
| RefinementsConditions often apply. The review has the detail. | Not stated. If teeth are not tracking, the dental team decides the next steps. | Not made clear in the public terms. Aligners that do not fit can be remade within 30 days of delivery. | |
| Our review | |||
| Full review | Updated October 26, 2026 Read the PearlsWhite review | Updated October 26, 2026 Read the SmileSet review |
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