Photo quality can significantly affect how useful a remote consultation is. Good photos help set direction before you travel, but your final treatment plan is always confirmed through an in-person exam.
Angles and lighting
- 01Full smile, straight on
Shows your natural tooth alignment and gum line when smiling normally.
- 02Retracted-style frontal shot
Gently pull back your lips so both upper and lower teeth are visible.
- 03Profile shot
A side view helps show how your lips and teeth project.
Shooting near a window in natural daylight, without filters or editing, helps convey accurate color and shape.
- Only shooting under yellow indoor lighting
- Using filters or whitening/beauty apps
- Letting lips cover part of the teeth
- Sending only one angle
- Reusing old photos that no longer reflect your teeth
What photos can and can't tell the clinic
Photos are useful for reviewing tooth color, alignment, and rough proportion, but gum health, bite, and nerve condition require a digital scan and in-person exam.
Frequently asked questions
This article is general information, not a diagnosis or a recommendation for treatment. Individual results vary, and any treatment plan requires an in-person examination at a Partner clinic.