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How Patients Can Get a Treatment Estimate from Anywhere šŸ“ø

A quick, easy guide for patients to take clear dental photos at home for smile evaluations—no office visit needed.

Ma Allysa Suazo avatar
Written by Ma Allysa Suazo
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Want to create a smile evaluation without an in-person visit?

If you have a patient (perhaps a friend or family member) who wants Orthosnap, you can get an estimate of treatment time and cost, without an office visit. They would just need to perform someĀ quick photos from home—no office visit needed.

Here’s what you need:

āœ… A smartphone
āœ… Two metal spoons (to gently pull your cheeks back for clear photos)

These photos help our team evaluate your smile and recommend your best treatment plan.

Ready to get started? Just follow the simple steps below!


šŸ“ø Step-by-Step Guide for Your Smile Photos

1ļøāƒ£ Selfie Mode Setup

  • Set your phone to selfie mode in a well-lit area.

  • Prop it up so you can use both hands while taking photos.

2ļøāƒ£ Smile Photo (No Spoons)

  • Stand in front of your camera.

  • Smile naturally with your teeth together.

  • Look directly at the camera and take the photo.

3ļøāƒ£ Front Teeth Photo (Cheeks Retracted, Teeth Closed)

  • Use two spoons to gently pull your cheeks away from your teeth.

  • Keep your teeth fully together and look straight at the camera.

  • Take the photo.

4ļøāƒ£ Upper Arch Photo

  • Tilt your head back and open your mouth wide.

  • Take a photo looking up into your mouth to capture the top row of teeth.

5ļøāƒ£ Lower Arch Photo

  • Tilt your chin down and open your mouth wide.

  • Take a photo looking down into your mouth to capture the bottom row of teeth.

✨ Once done, submit your photos through the orthosnap portal as a Preliminary Evaluation so we can evaluate your smile and prepare your personalized treatment plan.


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