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There's a Groupon Today for Invisalign in my Area. Would You Recommend This?

asked 5 months ago by mothaiba123 in Oakland, CA
Latest answer by Scott Frey, DDS
Question viewed 739 times
Tags: coupon, recommendation, risk

I have a preferred dentist, but the Groupon is such a good deal. I don't know if this is a gimmick or not, or if there's a way for the dentist to provide less comprehensive Invisalign service.

9 answers to There's a Groupon Today for Invisalign in my Area. Would You Recommend This?

Invisalign Groupon

My office has done a number of different groupon and living social deals and I would never treat a patient differently to someone who has paid in full. We offered an invisalign deal and treat the mouth not how much money they paid. Every office is different but read the reviews and check out the reputation of the dentist before making a decision.

Leonard Tau, DMD
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist

Groupon Invisalign

I would be very cautious about Groupon offers regarding professional services. First check if it is actually invisalign they are offering or a similar product. If the fee is heavily discounted, they may not put as much effort into the individual cases. Professional services are no a commodity. It's not like apples to apples. Different doctors have different skill levels and experience. Some are also a lot more p[articular about their results. No... more

Lawrence Singer, DMD
Washington Cosmetic Dentist

www.dcsmiles.com

Sometimes good deals really ARE

Like anything, buyer beware. Some GREAT offers are out there from some fine places, dentists or otherwise. But it is hard to tell on paper, and you MAY get what you paid for. I wouldn't disregard a service just from the fact it was a coupon, but quite often there is a reason for the discount.

Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

Be Careful with Discounted Treatment

Some state boards have begun banning the use of Groupons to discount professional services on the grounds that Groupons fall into the category of fee-splitting and can also be deemed kickbacks. Both are not acceptable business practices for professionals according to many states' laws. I think a lot of doctors participate in Groupons because it is the hip thing to do right now, but in the grand scheme of things it is pretty unprofessional. If I were a patient halfway through my... more

Scott Frey, DDS
Allentown Orthodontist

Groupon Invisalign and other dental procedures

We have used Groupon and Living Social and it has worked out well for our patients as well as our practice. It is really not so much about the offer as bringing in a potential new patient from that offer who becomes part of our dental practice. That is what benefits the dentist in the long run. I think Groupon is pretty straight forward and the contract the dentist signs is pretty explicit. Make sure you read the offer thoroughly and the limitatiions and qualifications. The deals... more

Robert Fields, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist

Groupon for Invisalign

I am an Elite Invisalign Provider. I offered a Groupon Deal for 3 days. It was very popular. Make sure to read the qualifications and limitations. Our offer covered up to so long in treatment and a certain number of trays and retainers were not included. It was very easy to see these limitations, nothing was hidden. All who purchased were very happy. The most important thing is that you like the doctor. Is it possible to meet them before you purchase the Groupon?? more

Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
Chesterfield Orthodontist

The makers of Invisalign do not allow their providers to use Groupons

Since Invisalign treatment is a professional service there are some legal ramifications for offering Groupons or similar discounts for this type of treatment. Align Techologies, the makers of Invisalign have notified all providers NOT to offer it in Groupons. Doctors and Align can get in trouble for doing so. So if a doctor is offering Invisalign in a Groupon, either they are engaged in risky behavior or they are using a cheaper, less effective subsitute. In fact they... more

Doug Depew, DMD
Atlanta Orthodontist

Discounted Dentistry such as Groupon

If you have decided to seek need dentistry or elective care, the most important criteria is to find a professional who can provide experience, care, concern and who you Trust. Never let price dictate how you approach your health. If such a dentist offers Groupon, then by all means, save the money. Good luck to you.

Mickey Bernstein, DDS
Memphis Cosmetic Dentist

Groupon LOL

Groupon works by offering a 50% discount to patients. They also take a % cut from the dentist.The dentist ends up working for free. So the inclination is to offer the cheapest Invisalign at the quickest treatment time. The patient ends up with a raw deal and the dentist ends up with hundreds of dissatisfied patients. A brand new car cannot be sold for 30% OF ITS BOOK VALUE , without something missing, like door handles!

Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS
London Cosmetic Dentist

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