Teledentistry uses digital tools to keep in touch with your dentist between visits. For clear aligner patients, remote monitoring can make treatment fit more easily around busy lives.
How it typically works
- You take photos of your teeth at home, often with a smartphone app.
- Your dentist reviews the images to check your progress.
- Your dentist lets you know whether to move on to your next aligners or come in for a visit.
The benefits
- Fewer trips to the practice for routine checks.
- Your dentist can spot when something needs attention between visits.
- Helpful if you work long hours, travel or live further away.
Still dentist-led
Remote monitoring does not replace face-to-face care. In-person visits remain an important part of treatment, and your dentist will decide what is right for you.
This article is general information, not personal dental advice. Please speak to a dentist about your own situation.