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What happens at your free smile assessment?

Exactly what to expect from your first step - what to share, what we look for, and what happens next.

NextGen Clinical TeamSeptember 20263 min read
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Your free smile assessment is the first step with NextGen Alygn. It’s designed to be simple, quick and free of pressure.

How it works

  1. Tell us about your smileAnswer a few questions about your teeth and your goals.
  2. Share your photosClear photos of your smile help us understand your starting point.
  3. Hear back from usWe’ll explain your next step, including meeting a partner dentist near you.

What we look for

We look at how your teeth are aligned, how your bite comes together and what you would like to change. This helps us understand whether a clinical visit is the right next step.

What it isn’t

The smile assessment isn’t a diagnosis. Suitability for clear aligners is always confirmed by a dentist after a clinical assessment, including a digital scan.

This article is general information, not medical advice. Your partner dentist will talk you through your own options.

Ready?

There’s nothing to prepare and nothing to commit to. Start when you’re ready - it only takes a few minutes.

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