Chapter 20: How to Get More Google Reviews

The Best Ways to Ask Patients for Reviews

Getting more Google reviews isn’t about hoping patients will leave them—it’s about making the process easy, seamless, and rewarding.

Here are the best moments to ask for a review:

Patients are excited when they commit to braces or Invisalign.
This is a great time to ask: “We’d love if you could share your experience so far! It really helps others find us.”
If they say yes, make it super easy by handing them a QR code or texting them a direct link to your Google review page.

The happiest moment in a patient’s journey is when they see their brand-new smile for the first time.
Ask them to capture that excitement in a review:
“You’ve been an amazing patient! Would you mind sharing your experience? It helps other families choose the right orthodontist.”
Again, provide an instant way to leave a review—QR codes, a Taptag.com NFC sign, or an automated text request.

The biggest reason people don’t leave reviews is because the process feels like a hassle. Make it effortless by:

Placing a QR code at the front desk for quick access.
Using Taptag.com, which allows patients to simply tap their phone and be taken directly to the review page.
Sending an automated text or email after every appointment with a direct link to your review page.

If you want hundreds of reviews fast, run an exciting contest with a high-value prize.

One of the most effective examples?

A Taylor Swift concert ticket giveaway for anyone who leaves a review.
Announce it everywhere: in the office, on your website, and across social media.
Encourage patients to spread the word—friends and family can also enter if they’ve been to your office.

You don’t have to give away concert tickets—you can also offer:

Ads, websites, SEO, and AI search visibility — the full OrthoBoost growth system, at a fraction of big-agency prices.