Stop Trying to Up-sell!

I have been a patient here for five years. From the very beginning I have found I am gouged during each visit.

Hygienist work is billed per unit, and several hygienists like to talk at great lengths while working on me.. and then I have to pay for all of that time, even though the actual work done took less than half that time.

Then, during the dentist visit I get sales pitches for "Total Care Exams" or something. More x-rays, a head examination, more intense checkup, etc. All of which I would have to pay for... that is, if I actually took the bait. They pressure me and even schedule it in and I have to tell them to cancel it.

Lastly, I am bombarded with sales pitches for electric toothbrushes.

All of this up-selling is ridiculous. Even with insurance, I ended up spending quite a bit of money each year, and I've had enough. Next time, I am going to use my phone to time exactly how long it takes the hygienist to actually do the work, and I am going to flat out tell them to stop trying to sell me on appointments and things I don't need.

I've never had major tooth issues, I have up-to-date xrays, and while I do like my dentist and the front desk staff, I may look elsewhere soon.