Virtual Consultations Explained: How Remote Orthodontic Assessments Work

A virtual orthodontic consultation lets you get a professional assessment of your teeth from the comfort of your own home — no waiting room, no travel, and no need to take time off work or school. Using a smartphone camera and a guided online process, patients across the UK can now receive a detailed remote orthodontic review that tells them what treatment they may need, whether they are likely to qualify for NHS funding, and what their options look like — before they ever book an in-person appointment. Virtual consultations have become a mainstream part of how orthodontic practices operate in the UK. According to the British Orthodontic Society , the adoption of remote assessment tools accelerated significantly after 2020, with many practices continuing to use them as a permanent part of...