Step 1: Describe your treatment goals
Note what you want to change — crowding, spacing, or bite depth — and whether you already have a preference for a particular aligner brand. This context helps the reviewing clinician judge whether clear aligners are realistic for your case before any photos are assessed.
Step 2: Take guided smile and bite photos
Follow the guided steps to photograph your smile, front teeth together, both side bites, and the upper and lower arches. These images let a clinician screen crowding, spacing, and bite depth, though they cannot confirm every planned tooth movement, root position, or gum-health factor.
Step 3: Submit for online review
Send the photos and goals through the quote form or quote chat. A GDC-registered clinician reviews the case remotely, which avoids the need for an initial in-person visit just to find out whether aligners are worth pursuing.
Step 4: Compare the indicative quote and provider terms
Once you receive an indicative quote, ask whether refinements are included, how many review appointments are provided, who monitors progress between reviews, what happens if a tray stops fitting, and whether retainers are part of the quoted package.
Step 5: Book a full in-person assessment
An online quote is a screening step, not a final treatment plan. Book an in-person assessment with scans and a full examination to confirm suitability, the number of aligners needed, and the final price before starting treatment.
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This guide is for general information only. It is not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or substitute for advice from a registered dentist or orthodontist.
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