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Should I Trust Groupon Veneers for $400?
Good morning everyone. I stumbled upon a Groupon where a doctor in my DMV area is offering $400 per porcelein veneer or lumineer. Should I trust this source? Most veneers cost double from research. How is this even possible?
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tokki84
in Alexandria, VA
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Dont' do it
Unless the dentist is essentially do it for "cost" I would RUN from this deal.
Groupon takes a portion of the deal.....so really the dentist is only getting $200 per veneer (approximate)
I can't imagine the quality of a $200 veneer
EXCEPTION: the dentist might be a new dentist and he's doing this promotion as a practice builder in hopes that you will be a patient for life.
If I were you I would be VERY VERY Skeptical of this deal
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$400 Veneers via Groupon
I agree with the other docs -- that is a very cheap price for veneers. There could be any number of reasons why these veneers would be so cheap. If you're interested in pursuing a deal like this one or any other cosmetic dental procedure, there are some simple steps to follow to help ensure you get a good-looking and good-quality result. (See link below to read these 8 simple steps)
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Groupon Veneers for 400! Trustworthy?
A high quality lab will charge 250-350 to construct veneers. That is before the dentist incurs all his costs of labor, rent, materials etc. The only way they can even break even on these is to use the cheapest lab they can find. Maybe there is a great lab out there doing awesome veneers for next to nothing but I haven't found one. I can't imagine there is any guarantee at that price level either. The true cost of a procedure such as veneers is...
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$400 veneers
Lots of good advice has been given. It really is about the dentist doing the work and the reason he is offering such a steep discount. Does he seem to be rushed or pushy, will he take time to talk to you, will he stand behind his work if a problem develops. All considerations. Get a second opinion and find out the type of veneers he is proposing. Is he going to trim your teeth down? We end up redoing lots of work done in Mexico by unhappy U.S. citizens...
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Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
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Groupon and a $400 veneer
Veneers are expensive and $400 dollars for a veneer is definitely a cheap price. This does not necessarily mean you have to run scared the other way because the cost is so low. Groupon has its place and it is a wonderful thing for people looking for deals whether it be dentistry or cosmetic procedures or vacations. Many dentists with huge names in the dental field, have used Groupon to bring in more new patients, That is primarily the reason they put an ad out...
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Valencia Cosmetic Dentist
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Should I Trust Groupon Veneers for $400?
You have the right suspicion.
Patients wind up in my office all the time because they are disappointed with the veneers they have had in other offices. If you are on an extreme budget AND you have terrible teeth, then maybe it's worth the gamble to make a major improvement in your smile.
Otherwise, like any other cosmetic procedure. Think carefully about what you want to change and improve. Think carefully and communicate with your cosmetic dentist about what you are expecting...
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Lumineers and Veneers
Cosmetic dentistry is an art and science. You are wise to think about this. You really get what you pay for with cosmetic dentistry and you have to live with it everyday. Always have a consult and see photos of the dentists work up close prior to any commitment.
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
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Don't walk, run!
I like how Dr. Jay Neuhaus answered this question referring to trusting a $0.50 parachute. It's true: you will get what you pay for.
I highly suggest spending your time researching reputable dentists in your area instead of searching out the ones offering the "best deal." To do great work, sometimes dentists have to charge higher fees because they are using superior materials, better labs, or are setting aside more time to give you and the case the proper...
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Be wary of "cheap" veneers
A $400 dollar veneer is probably not worth putting on your tooth. Be aware that the dentist doing a deal with Groupon for a $400 veneer is actually only getting $200 because Groupon takes 50% of the deal and keeps it. The average porcelain veneer is actually closer to $1000 in the US at this time. They range from dentist to dentist and area of the country you are in though. Be very careful.
Charlotte Cosmetic Dentist
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$400 Veneer
Would you trust a 50-cent parachute? It is NOT possible for the dentist to do a truly esthetic looking porcelain veneer at that price.
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$400 veneer
As a dentist who had been trained and does a lot of cosmetic dentistry, I would be careful of what you will be getting with a $400 veneer. Between the lab fee and the overhead expense, I would be losing a lot of money by doing a veneer for this little. Possibly the dentist is doing the lab work in house, which would save some expense, but you could just go ask them how they can do this for so little? There are also pre-fabricated veneers that are less costly, but again, you...
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