byte clear aligners mass arbitration is open, refund + injury claim if you used them between 2020 and 2024
Byte faced major scrutiny after the FDA began reviewing the company’s practices in late 2024, leading to a suspension of sales in October 2024. Following that action, a mass arbitration process opened for consumers who purchased Byte aligners or impression kits. The claims focus on allegations of false advertising, inadequate dental oversight, and injuries linked to the products.
People who bought Byte aligners or impression kits between October 2020 and October 2024 may qualify to file claims. Customers without injuries are generally pursuing refunds tied to alleged misleading marketing and product issues, with potential compensation reaching a few hundred dollars. Those who experienced dental injuries may seek additional compensation for medical expenses, corrective treatment, and related financial losses.
Reported injuries connected to the aligners include allergic reactions, bite misalignment, bone loss, chipped or broken teeth, gum recession, jaw locking, and tooth discoloration. Plaintiffs claim Byte’s remote treatment process lacked the level of dental supervision normally provided through systems like Invisalign or traditional in-office orthodontic care.
The process is being handled through mass arbitration rather than a traditional class action lawsuit. Each person signs up individually, while law firms group large numbers of claims together against the company. Most firms handling these cases work on contingency, meaning clients typically pay no upfront legal fees unless compensation is recovered.