Quick guide
Most blurry photos come from low light and missed focus. Use bright light, the back camera, and tap-to-focus on teeth. If someone can help hold the phone, even better.
Face a window or stand in a bright room. Avoid having the light behind you.
If the image looks grainy, move closer to the light source.
Use the back camera if possible. Wipe the lens before you start.
Keep the phone level with your teeth rather than angled down from above.
Tap on the teeth to focus, then hold still for the shot.
Use a timer to reduce shake and to get into position.
The photos we usually need
Take these with teeth together (bite normally) unless the step says otherwise. If you can, ask someone to take them for you.
Teeth together. Lips relaxed (or gently out of the way) so we can see how the front teeth meet.
Teeth together. Turn slightly so the right back teeth are clearly visible.
Teeth together. Turn slightly so the left back teeth are clearly visible.
Open slightly. Tilt your head back and photograph the upper teeth clearly. Tap to focus.
Open slightly. Tilt your head down and photograph the lower teeth clearly. Tap to focus.
If your photos look blurry
Try these in order. One of them almost always fixes it.
1. Move closer to light
Bright light lets your camera use a faster shutter speed and keeps detail sharp.
2. Clean the lens
Fingerprints soften detail more than most people realise.
3. Tap-to-focus on teeth
Tap the teeth area on screen, then take the photo without moving.
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