What to expect at Valley Pediatric Dentists

Scheduling your child's visit

We do our best to schedule appointments at the time that works best for your family, which is why we offer early-morning and after-school appointments, plus select Saturdays. Generally, we recommend morning appointments for younger children and for kids who have more extensive treatment planned — they tend to be more comfortable and cooperative earlier in the day, which makes for a smoother visit all around.

While we try to minimize the need to schedule your child during school time, there may be an occasion when they must come in during school hours — please rest assured this visit will be an excused absence. Our team works to ensure we provide the best range of appointment options for your family's schedule.

Will I be back there with my child?

You're always welcome to join us for your child's initial exam and check-up visits, where our doctors will walk you through what they're seeing and any care that's recommended. During treatment visits, one parent is welcome to come back as well. We simply ask that you settle in as a quiet, supportive presence — kids tend to do best when they can focus on our team and the experience we've built just for them.

As your child grows more confident, many families find their kids enjoy coming back on their own — a great sign of the trust and independence we're helping build together.

Payment made simple

We believe a great visit shouldn't come with financial surprises. Payment is due at the time of service, and we accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Before any treatment begins, our team will walk you through the plan and the cost, so you always know what to expect — no guesswork, no surprises.

Insurance

As a courtesy, our team is happy to file your insurance claims for you. We accept most PPO insurance plans, as well as select Medicaid plans, and we're also able to process out-of-network benefits. No insurance? Ask a team member about our Kid's Dental Membership Plan — an easy way for families to save on the dental care their kids need most, visit after visit.

Please keep us in the loop on any insurance changes, like a new plan, new employer, or updated policy information, so we can keep your account current and avoid any delays.