Prior to your child's appointment, the history and physical (H&P) exam form must be completed by your child's pediatrician. Please note that if your child has not been seen by their pediatrician within 30 days of their appointment, a new physical exam will be required prior to their appointment. Some pediatricians will require a visit to be seen for the form to be completed regardless of the last time your child was seen -- this will be at the discretion of your pediatrician.

As this is considered dental surgery, we typically expect families to be on-site for 2-3 hours for their appointment, from checking in at the front desk to leaving our office after recovery. We do run on a 'surgical schedule' and appreciate your patience, as we strive to ensure that every child is given the attention that they need and as a result, occasionally cases will take longer than typical.

We require that at least one parent or legal guardian is on-site during your child's appointment.

We ask that two adults be at the appointment with each child so that following their procedure, one parent is able to assist the child during the drive home and monitor the child, while the other adult is able to drive and focus on the road.

Patients must not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before their procedure. If your child eats or drinks on the day of their appointment, we will have to reschedule for safety reasons. ​ Patients should be healthy on the day of surgery and free from any respiratory illness for at least 4 weeks prior to their appointment. ​ Two adults should be present on the day of the surgery. Please contact our office if you are not able to have two adults present and we can go over possible options to keep your child's appointment. Consents will need to be signed on the day of surgery by the parent or legal guardian.

You will be provided a printed copy of discharge instructions at the appointment and our clinical staff will go over these in more detail and answer any questions that you may have. 1. Do not return child to school the day of the appointment and refrain from any strenuous activity. 2. Your child must be carefully observed by a responsible adult for the remainder of the day. Activity should be limited to watching TV, playing quietly with toys, or resting.  3. If your child would like to take a nap, that is OK. Have them lay on their side or stomach with their head turned to the side. 4. Fluid intake is very important for pediatric patients. After your child is awake and alert, encourage as much fluid as possible. 5. You may begin to introduce soft food to eat once home. Soft, cool foods will feel good after surgery. Avoid any hot foods if patient was numbed, as they cannot feel temperature. We also advise to not eat crunchy foods like chips, granola bars, popcorn or fruits with seeds for a few days. Move to a routine diet as your child feels up to it. 6. Your child's mouth will be sore for 24-48 hours after surgery. Alternating Ibuprofen and Tylenol is the most effective way to alleviate their discomfort. Follow dosing recommendations on the label as needed for pain.  7. In areas where crowns are placed, it is normal to see some bleeding at the gum line. This will heal over the next few days.  8. If your child had any extractions, they may have gauze placed at the end of surgery. Oozing of blood from an extraction site is normal for a few days. 9. Local anesthesia may be used if extractions are performed. If used, the area of the extraction may be numb for about 2 hours. Monitor your child to ensure they do not bite, chew, or suck on their lips as they can hurt themselves. If you have any questions, Dr. Rinard will provide personal contact information so you are able to reach her directly after regular office hours.

​​Dentistry with sedation/general anesthesia may be recommended for some children and special needs patients who have the following: ​ - Are between the ages of 2 and 18 years old - Extensive treatment needs - Are extremely anxious, fearful or uncommunicative  - Can benefit from GA protecting them from psychological trauma and/or reducing medical risks - Uncooperative age-appropriate behavior - Immature cognitive functioning, disabilities, or medical conditions who require deep sedation/general anesthesia to receive dental treatment in a safe and humane fashion - Require immediate, comprehensive oral care

We offer comprehensive pediatric dental care (ages 2-18), all under general anesthesia. ​ Common procedures under general anesthesia include: - Comprehensive clinical examinations -​Radiographs - Cleanings - Sealants - Resin tooth-colored fillings - Stainless steel crowns (for back teeth) - Esthetic, white crowns (for front teeth) - Extractions - Space maintenance - Lip and/or tongue frenectomy

We are currently accepting Indiana state Medicaid plans AND are In-network with several commercial insurance plans. Whether we are In-Network or Out-of-Network with your insurance plan, we will file the dental treatment claim to your dental insurance provider for you. ​ Prior to scheduling your appointment, we will provide you with an estimated treatment plan to give you an idea of what you will be expected to pay upon scheduling. The final treatment plan may change, so any difference will be due on the appointment date or refunded. ​ After your child's appointment, we will also provide the forms necessary and information in order for you to file a claim for reimbursement with your dental insurance provider for the anesthesia fee. Reimbursement is not guaranteed, but we do help you with the claim. If you are interested in filing a claim for reimbursement with your medical insurance provider, please contact your medical insurer directly to inquire about which forms need to be completed and we are happy to assist you with the completion of those. ​ We do partner with third-party vendors for payment plans, please reach out to our team with any questions.

Yes! At Golden Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that everyone should have access to quality dental care. Our mission is to provide care to all children, regardless of payment method. We are proud to serve children covered by Medicaid plans at all of our locations. We understand how difficult it can be to access quality dental care for kids, and we strive to make it easier for families to get the care they need.