How do I send my photos and X-rays before I travel?

Good photos make the preliminary opinion more accurate. Photograph your smile from the front and both sides in good daylight, add close-ups of your front, upper and lower teeth, and ideally ask someone else to take them rather than using selfies. Include a photo of your face with a natural smile, because Dr. Khalid Saeed designs a smile to suit your face, not to copy someone else's. Older photos of your smile can help explain what you want.

Recent X-rays from your own dentist are useful for the first assessment, but they do not always replace imaging at the clinic, especially CBCT scans for planning dental implants. Also list any chronic conditions, medicines such as blood thinners, allergies, and details of previous work: the type of old veneers or crowns, or the implant system. This helps with safe planning and avoids postponing treatment after you arrive. See our what to bring checklist.

In the same message, say what bothers you and what you would like: colour, shape, gaps, missing teeth, old veneers to replace. Add your city or country of residence and your arrival and departure dates. The team will explain possible options and what needs confirming at the examination, and suggest the expected number of visits, so you can book travel on a clear basis. If you already have a plan from another dentist, send it for a second opinion.

Remember that a WhatsApp opinion is preliminary, not a diagnosis; no dentist can finalise a plan from photos alone. At the clinic you have the examination, then digital design and a mock-up on your teeth, then a written plan listing teeth, material, alternatives and price. You can contact Creative Arts in Dubai the same way on WhatsApp +971 56 677 7537 if you prefer Dubai. See also our article on digital smile design and mock-ups.

• Front and side smile photos in good light
• Close-ups of the teeth and a natural-smile face photo
• Recent X-rays, medical reports and a medicines list
• Details of previous veneers, crowns or implants
• What you want to change, plus arrival and departure dates