Dallas dentists treating every patient like a walking wallet, is this normal now?

I’ve been to five different places (Deep Ellum, Uptown, Plano, Frisco, and one in Oak Cliff) and it’s identical. Quick 9-minute cleaning, then the treatment coordinator comes in with a packet: $4,200 for Invisalign, $2,300 for deep cleaning, $800 night guard.

I make decent money but I’m not trying to drop $7k on teeth I didn’t complain about.

One office in Plano required a $350 deposit just to be seen for x-rays.

Has anyone found a real dentist in Dallas that’s straightforward and doesn’t make you feel guilty for saying no? A buddy mentioned Smile Partners USA but I’m hesitant.