Not necessarily. Many families choose to attend without their child, especially for toddlers and preschoolers. Older children and teens are welcome to join if you feel it would support their understanding of their dental health or oral function.

Consultations involve a detailed look at one child’s individual needs, development and oral health or oral function concerns. For this reason, appointments are for one child only.

No. Online oral health consultations are not diagnostic and don’t replace in-person dental care. If a concern requires a clinical examination, I’ll guide you on what to do and who to see next.

Currently, there are no Medicare or private health rebates available for 'Teledentistry' or Orofacial Myology services in Australia. The full service fee will apply.

The Face Place does not currently offer formal Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) programs. Many children still make meaningful progress with targeted education, simple home strategies, and the right referral pathway. OMT is also not suitable for children under the age of 5 years.

Yes. Many families book to understand whether mouth breathing, snoring or open-mouth posture is affecting their child’s oral health, sleep or dental development. I can help you identify contributing factors and guide you on appropriate next steps or referrals.

Absolutely. Thumb sucking, finger habits and dummy use are common concerns in toddler and preschool years. I can help you understand their impact on oral function and dental development, and provide practical, gentle strategies to move forward.

Yes. While I don’t provide orthodontic treatment, I can help you understand early signs, growth patterns, and what questions to ask when seeing an orthodontist. Families often find this clarity invaluable before committing to treatment.

Yes. Many families book to understand the underlying causes of tooth decay, including diet, mouth breathing, hygiene routines and mineral balance. I can help you develop a personalised prevention plan for your child.

Oral Health Consultations (Ages 0–17) are suitable for concerns such as:

• tooth decay

• oral hygiene routines

• diet and feeding patterns that affect dental health

• tooth development defects

• enamel issues

• tooth staining

These appointments focus on dental health, prevention and daily routines, and are suitable for babies, toddlers, children and teens.

Oral Function Consultations (Ages 1–17) are best for concerns related to:

• tongue, lip and cheek ties

• open-mouth posture

• mouth breathing

• chewing and swallowing

• oral habits like thumb sucking or dummy use

• early airway and facial development patterns

Oral function appointments begin at age 1 and above, as these assessments rely on age-appropriate developmental milestones.

If you have an oral function or feeding concern with your child who is under the age of 1, it is recommended that you seek the guidance of an Orofacial Myology trained International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

If you have an oral function or feeding concern with your child who is under the age of 1, it is recommended that you seek the guidance of an Orofacial Myology trained International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

The Face Place also offers digital resources for parents on this topic:
https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/parent-resources

Yes. Every consultation includes a written summary with practical recommendations, tools and next steps, so you don’t need to remember everything discussed.