Alternatives to Groupon Dental Deals Near Houston8 ways to save on dental care, no voucher needed
Groupon isn’t the only way to save on a dentist in the Houston area. Office specials, discount plans, dental schools and health centers can all cost less. Here’s how each one works, so you can pick what fits.
Try an office’s own special before you buy a voucher.
Near Houston, you have lots of other ways to save. Try office specials, discount plans, dental schools, hygiene schools or health centers. Office specials are usually the fastest and simplest. Schools and health centers can cost less, but visits take longer.
At Best Dental in Richmond, new patients get an exam, full X-rays and a routine cleaning for $99, and you pay at your visit. Our $199 a year Discount Plan includes 2 exams and 2 cleanings. See all of our specials for Houston patients.
Why Look Past Groupon?
Groupon deals can be fine. But they come with limits that don’t fit everyone. We cover them in detail in Dental Deals on Groupon: Are They Worth It?
You pay up front
You pay before you’re seen, then have to book with the office.
Routine cleaning only
If you need a deep cleaning, that’s usually extra.
Booking limits
Voucher appointments can be hard to get, and vouchers can expire.
Unknown prices after
Other treatment is billed at regular prices you may not see ahead of time.
8 Alternatives Near Houston
Each one saves money in a different way. Some are faster. Some cost less but take more time.
Office new patient specials
Many offices offer their own first-visit price. You book directly and pay at your visit, with no voucher. At Best Dental, new patients get a comprehensive exam, a full set of digital X-rays, a routine cleaning and an oral cancer screening for $99. Deep cleanings aren’t included. See our Houston specials.
In-house discount plans
Some offices sell their own yearly plans. Our Best Dental Discount Plan is $199 a year per person. It includes 2 free exams and 2 free cleanings, plus member prices on other treatments, with no waiting period.
Offices with posted flat prices
Some offices post their prices online, so there are no surprises after the first visit. Ours include $250 extractions, $950 crowns and $1,995 implants. See our price list.
Dental school clinics
The UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry runs student clinics where students treat patients under supervision. Its urgent care exam is $32, and most treatment fees are under $200. Payment is due before treatment.
The trade-off is time. The first assessment takes about an hour, and openings depend on the school schedule.
Dental hygiene school clinics
Hygiene students clean teeth at a low price, with a teacher checking their work. The Texas health department lists clinics near Houston at Coleman College for Health Sciences, Pima Medical Institute and Lone Star College in Kingwood.
Community health centers
Health centers often charge based on income, and some offer dental care. HRSA suggests calling to ask about sliding fees and what papers you need. Search with the health center finder.
PPO dental insurance
If you have a PPO plan, it may already cover exams, X-rays and cleanings, often at little or no cost. We’re in network with Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Guardian, MetLife and United Healthcare. See the insurance we take.
Payment plans
For bigger care, financing spreads the cost into monthly payments. We offer financing through Cherry and CareCredit. Always check when any promo period ends.
Quick Comparison
Here’s how the options stack up at a glance.
No voucher, no prepay. Your first visit is $99.
You get an exam, full X-rays, a cleaning and an oral cancer check. Our Richmond office is a short drive from west Houston.
See Our Houston Specials →Best Dental Prices
Our prices are posted so you can plan before you book.
New patient prices are for your first treatment of each type. You can’t use them with insurance on the same treatment. See every offer on our Houston specials page.
How to Choose
Start with your situation. Here’s a quick match.
If this sounds like you, try this first
You can always mix options, like a special for your first visit and a plan after.
Coming from Houston? Patients drive out to our Richmond office from the Energy Corridor, Westchase, Memorial and more. Learn about care for Houston patients.
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Key Takeaways
- Groupon isn’t the only way to save on a dentist near Houston.
- Office specials are often just as cheap, with no prepay or voucher.
- Best Dental’s $99 new patient visit includes an exam, full X-rays and a routine cleaning.
- Our $199 Discount Plan covers 2 exams and 2 cleanings a year.
- Dental and hygiene schools can cost less but take more time.
- Health centers may charge based on income.
More Ways to Save
Save on Your Next Visit, No Voucher Needed.
Call us to book your $99 new patient visit or to join the Discount Plan. We’ll give you every price in writing before any treatment. See all of our specials.
