How To Tell Which Beverly Hills Dentist You Can Trust
Weâve already talked to you about how to find a dentist thatâs right for you. So thatâs not what weâll be discussing today. No, today is all about how to look at reviews for a Beverly Hills dentist to see if â well â they know what theyâre doing.
Reviews are the pinnacle of recognition when it comes to local businesses. However, we all know that people are more likely to leave a review when they feel slighted before theyâll leave a review about a positive experience.
Plus, with fake reviews and paid social followings, thereâs no telling which dentists are really worth their salt.Â
Until now.
Let us walk you through what to look out for when youâre researching dentists in Beverly Hills!
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How To Read Beverly Hills Dentist Reviews
Think of it this way…
Youâre debating on trying a new spot for dinner. So you open up Google to look for a restaurant ânear me.â You probably gauge the menu and prices, then look through plated pictures to see if anything looks appetizing.Â
The same process doesnât really work when youâre looking for a dentist. Most local dentist websites only have a vague list of services, some copy and paste reviews, and a small gallery of nondescript pictures (if youâre lucky).
That new restaurant that you decide to try out might be terrible. The steak’s overcooked, the drinks are weak, or the service is just awful. More than likely, youâll just add the establishment to your âNever Againâ list. You may even leave a review of the entire experience is unbearable.Â
Thereâs a lot more at stake when you choose a new dentist. You donât just waste time and money. Your crown might be poorly constructed, your root canal might be painful, and maybe your veneers don’t fit quite right.Â
If you go home with more questions than answers, itâs back to the drawing board.Â
So you donât waste your time. Hereâs the process you should go through before you book an appointment with a Beverly Hills dentist (and donât worry, it only takes 10 minutes).
Step 1: Donât Just Read the Highlights
This is what it looks like when you Google âBeverly Hills dentist.â
It’s. All. Ads.Â
The first link of Google has a 28.5% chance of being clicked. Thatâs wiping out nearly a fourth of the competition.Â
Now, thatâs not to say that the practice that lands this coveted spot (via paid ads) isnât any good. Itâs just that youâll be doing yourself a favor if you read more than the highlights.Â
Alright, so letâs say you decide to click one of the non-paid ads for your local dentist. You probably click on their website. Here are the factors you need to pay attention to:
- Contact Info: Can you quickly find the address and telephone number? Youâll need to Google the address to make sure itâs in fair distance to your home.
- Office Info: What type of insurance do they take? Is there a way to figure out how much it costs to go to the dentist without insurance?
- Services: Think of the way a restaurant formats its menu. Not only will it delegate which items are for lunch and which are for dinner, but it will also give you options for each.Â
Your dentist should lay out their services the same way. Instead of Appetizers, Entrees, and Desserts, youâll need to look for things like General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, and Cosmetic Dentistry on a dentistâs website. Underneath each of those services should be more custom options.Â
If itâs a great dentist, theyâll probably even explain what each service is for and what the procedure is like. Hereâs an example!
Step 2: Look At Reviews From Least 3 Sources
Letâs say the dentist website you randomly click on looks pretty impressive. Now you want to Google that specific practiceâs name. Letâs use Lasry Dental Clinic as an example. Your instinct is going to tell you to look here:
Youâll take mental note of the twenty 5-star reviews and make the call, right?
Maybe youâll even take it a step further and search âLasry Dental Clinic reviews.â Youâre more than likely going to be served Facebook, Yelp, and Google reviews.
Hereâs where you should really be getting intel on your Beverly Hills dentist:
- Google: Yes, you should still look here. Google contributes to over 57% of all reviews Just make sure to read at least a handful of the reviews (good and bad).Â
- CareDash: This site gets over 1 million uses every month. Itâs an easy system to search and compare dentists in Beverly Hills.
- Find-A-Dentist: This is a search database directly from the ADA. If you want a dentist that the American Dental Association itself green-lights, this is where you should look.
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Step 3: Know Which Reviews are FAKEÂ
Did you know that â82% of consumers have read a fake customer review in the last year,â according to Hubspot?Â
Isnât that kind of terrifying? You canât trust anyone these days!
Here are a few expert tips on how to spot fake reviews:
- Overuse of exclamation points!
- The reviewer doesnât have a photo or a complete profile.
- Poor spelling/grammar
- Too many positive words like âexcellent.â
- The reviewer is overly specific.
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3 More Things To Look For When Researching a Dentist in Beverly HillsÂ
Again, the process above should only take you about 10 minutes. Choosing the right dentist for you is crucial.Â
If they donât have the service you want, move on.Â
If they donât have good reviews, move on.Â
However, a few other indicators can prove when dentists care about their patients. Here are 3more things to look out for in your research (and why these things matter):
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Do they have before and after pictures?
As weâve discussed, itâs easy to fake reviews these days, even on Google. Thatâs why the proof is always in the puddâ pictures!
You can use your better judgment to determine if you like a dentistâs work. But a good dentist will always be willing (and excited) to showcase their patient transformations.Â
If you donât see before and after pictures on your dentistâs website, youâll probably be able to find them on their social media.Â
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Do they provide educational content?
Letâs say you have crooked teeth, but you donât know if you should get braces or Invisalign. Does the dentist youâre looking into answer your question before you even pick up the phone?Â
Dentists who are willing to educate you on oral health (without charging) will have informational videos, social media, or blogs available for patients or potential ones. These are the dentists who truly care about their patients.
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Are free consultations available?
The best things in life are free, right?
Everyone runs their business differently. However, a dentist who offers free consultations for new patients right off the bat shows they have nothing to hide.
Plus, this saves you a visit if you decide over the call that theyâre not a good fit for you!
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