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Send Us Your Smile on WhatsApp: Chafford Hundred Dental Care

Not ready to come in yet? Send a photo of your smile on WhatsApp and our team will get back to you.

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Who a WhatsApp smile photo is handy for

  • Nervous about coming in
  • Short on time
  • Still considering your options
  • Travelling from further afield, such as Brentwood, Basildon or Billericay

Smile photo questions

Is sending a photo the same as a consultation?

No. A photo helps us understand what you would like, but it is not a substitute for an examination. We will invite you in to discuss your options properly.

What should I send?

A clear, smiling photo in good light, with a short note about what you would like to change.

What should I not send?

Please do not include confidential medical information.

What happens next?

Our team will reply on WhatsApp and, if you would like, book you in. For cosmetic treatment we offer a free consultation (a £20 holding deposit is taken when you book, then taken off your treatment or refunded).

Which number do I send my photo to?

WhatsApp 07300 421405. Add a short note about what you'd like to change.

How do I take a good smile photo?

Face a window in daylight, hold the phone at face height and smile naturally so your teeth show. A second photo with your teeth together, lips apart, also helps.

Can you tell me the price from a photo?

We can give you a general idea, for example clear aligners start from £1,995 and Smile Tweak is £995 for minor cases on one arch. Your exact fee is only confirmed after your consultation.

Which treatments can a photo help with?

Mostly cosmetic questions: crooked or gapped teeth, chips, uneven edges, staining or old fillings and crowns you'd like updated.

Is my photo kept private?

Yes. It's used only to reply to your enquiry and is handled as described in our privacy notice.

Will a dentist look at my photo?

Our team reviews it and gets back to you, and a dentist looks at your teeth properly at your consultation. A photo can't replace an examination.

Do I have to book after sending a photo?

No. There's no obligation. We'll reply with your options, and you can book when you're ready.

I live outside Thurrock. Is a photo a good first step?

Yes, especially if you're travelling from Upminster, Hornchurch, Brentwood or further. It helps us plan so your visits are worthwhile.

What does the consultation involve if I go ahead?

For cosmetic treatment it's a free consultation (a £20 holding deposit secures your slot, and it's taken off your treatment or refunded). We check your teeth and gums and talk through your options.

Can I send a photo for a dental problem or pain?

If you're in pain, please call or WhatsApp us as early in the day as you can instead, so we can offer an appointment. An emergency appointment is £120, which covers your consultation with a dentist, one X-ray and antibiotics if they're needed. A £40 holding deposit secures the slot and comes off the £120, so £80 is due on the day. Patients on our DPAS plan don't pay a deposit.

Ready when you are

WhatsApp us to book

Message our team on WhatsApp and we will find a time that suits you. Prefer to talk? Call 01375 481000.