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SmileCare Dental

Austin, TX • 12-Month Campaign

Added Monthly Revenue

$110K

Monthly Cosmetic Consults

45

Consult Conversion Rate

+40%

CPA (LTV: $4,500+)

$150

The Challenge

Client Overview:The practice was stuck in the 'cleaning and cavity' cycle. They wanted to scale their high-margin, cash-pay procedures (Invisalign, Dental Implants, Veneers) but were only attracting price-shopping patients.
SmileCare Dental had a branding and positioning problem. Their website looked like a standard, budget-friendly family dentist, yet they were trying to sell $15,000 full-arch implant restorations. They were ranking on page 3 of Google for 'dental implants Austin,' rendering them effectively invisible to high-intent searchers. The leads they did receive heavily contested pricing, resulting in a poor appointment conversion rate.

Our Strategy

High-ticket medical sales require trust, authority, and premium aesthetics. We deployed an 'Affordable Image Marketing' rebrand. We rebuilt their landing pages to look like a high-end med spa rather than a clinical hospital. We then executed a surgical Paid Search campaign focusing exclusively on cosmetic keywords, backed by a robust social media retargeting strategy using real patient video testimonials.

Implementation Timeline

Month 1 (Brand & Asset Overhaul)

We designed high-converting 'Smile Assessment' funnels and refreshed their digital branding. We guided the clinic through producing authentic, iPhone-shot video testimonials of recent veneer and Invisalign patients, replacing all generic stock photography.

Month 2 (High-Intent PPC)

We launched Google Search campaigns strictly geo-fenced to affluent Austin zip codes, targeting keywords like 'porcelain veneers cost Austin' and 'best implant dentist near me.'

Month 3 (Retargeting & Nurture)

We implemented Meta (Facebook/Instagram) retargeting pixels. If a patient visited the implant page but didn't book, they were gently followed around the internet by video testimonials of happy SmileCare implant patients.

The Results

  • Generated 45 dedicated cosmetic consultations per month.
  • Appointment Conversion Rate improved by 40% because patients arrived pre-educated and pre-sold by the video retargeting.
  • Achieved a $150 PAC for patients with an estimated Lifetime Value (LTV) of $4,500+.
  • Added an astonishing $110,000 in monthly recurring revenue directly attributed to high-ticket case acceptances.

Services Deployed

  • Affordable Image Marketing
  • PPC
  • Video Retargeting

Key Takeaways

Aesthetics Communicate Value:You cannot sell a $15,000 smile makeover on a website that looks cheap. Digital branding must align with clinical pricing.

Social Proof Closes Deals:Video testimonials deployed in retargeting ads dramatically reduce price friction before the patient even sits in the chair.

Zip Code Geo-Fencing:Precise targeting ensures ad budget is only spent in neighborhoods with the disposable income to afford cosmetic dentistry.

Ready for Growth?

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ClinicUp didn't just get us more patients; they got us the right patients. We were exhausted from arguing with insurance companies over low-margin work. Within three months, our schedule was filled with cash-pay Invisalign and implant consults. The video retargeting strategy was an absolute game-changer—patients walk in already feeling like they know and trust us.

Dr. Sarah J., Lead Dentist & Founder

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