Enamel tools

A little more context for what you see.

Before interpreting before-and-after photos, you need to know how they were taken. Our preparation tools help you record the conditions and uncertainties in your cosmetic tracking.

01 · Before-and-after photos

The photo conditions checklist

Same device, light and framing, original images and recorded context: five questions to spot differences and prepare your next photo. Get an action list and a printable checklist.

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  • Printable checklist
Check my photo conditions

This checklist does not measure tooth shade or verify that images are comparable. Its conclusions are limited to the conditions you report.

A reference at each step

  1. Before your first photo

    Choose conditions you can reproduce. Record the device, light source and phone position in your own notes.

  2. Before your next photo

    Review your checklist and return to your reference conditions. If something has changed, record that difference instead of overlooking it.

  3. When looking at two images

    Keep differences and unknowns alongside your observations. A brighter image alone cannot establish a product’s effectiveness.

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