How are appointments scheduled?

Most appointments are scheduled either by phone or in person at our office. If your appointment is for a cleaning (prophylactic) only, our online scheduling tool can be utilized. We attempt to schedule appointments at your convenience. When possible, younger children (under 5 years old) should be seen in the morning when they are more likely to be cooperative and comfortable during their appointment. We try to reserve after school times for patients in middle or high school to minimize missing school.

What is your cancellation policy?

All scheduled appointments MUST be cancelled with a minimum of 48 business hours notification (except under extenuating circumstances). If more than one appointment is missed or cancelled late, we will offer 30-days of emergency care, but unfortunately will no longer be able to accomodate your child(ren's) future appointments.

What if we miss our appointment?

Families who miss two or more appointments without proper notification may be dismissed from the practice. We realize that unexpected things can happen and will enforce this policy on a case by case basis.

What insurances do you accept?

We accept many forms of dental insurance, but cannot guarantee coverage, as we may not have a contract with your insurance company. We will happily give you an estimate of out-of-pocket costs prior to all treatments. (Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of our estimates, as each insurance company and claim are unique; that being said, we try our hardest to give you the best information available.)

Please note that we are a preferred provider for Delta Dental and Ameritas - Plus Network.

Do you accept credit cards?

Yes, we accept all major US credit cards.

Do I stay with my child during the appointment?

We invite you to stay with your child during the all dental appointments.

Do you offer in office sedation?

We do not perform oral or intravenous sedation in our dental office. Nitrous oxide gas is available and is often recommended for young and anxious patients. If your child requires extensive treatment, is of young age or has other special needs, we may suggest completing the dental treatment in the operating room under a general anesthetic.

What hospital do you use for general anesthetics?

Drs. Jones, Youngers and Bedeaux have hospital privileges at Olmsted Medical Center. Dr. Jones also has hospital privileges at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Albert Lea.

Is general anesthesia safe?

We work with ABA board-certified physician anesthesiologists and medically-directed CRNAs to administer the general anesthetic. Death and brain damage are the most feared of all anesthetic risks, but fortunately these complications are extremely rare. According to the Society of Pediatric Anesthesia, the risk of a healthy child sustaining a severe injury as a result of anesthesia is less than the risk of traveling in a car. A more detailed informed consent will be provided prior to all anesthetics.