Oral Health Consultations

Holistic children's dental health online


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The missing piece in dental care...

Most children’s dental appointments are short and treatment-focused. They’re designed to check teeth and manage immediate concerns — not to explore root causes, or deep-dive into individualised prevention plans.

If you’ve ever left an appointment with unanswered questions about decay risk, fluoride, or diet, that’s not a failure on your part. Those conversations simply don’t fit into limited appointment times.

These online oral health consultations are designed to fill that gap, offering the time, context, and whole-child lens needed to understand what’s contributing beneath the surface and how to support your child’s dental health long-term.

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What support can look like...

Understanding:

  • Tooth decay risk factors

  • Oral hygiene techniques and routines

  • The role of diet and eating habits

Practical guidance:

  • Product recommendations suited to your child

  • Preventive strategies that fit family life

  • What to focus on now and what doesn’t need urgent attention

  • Access to practitioner-only dental probiotics

Support + navigation:

  • Evidence-informed dental options

  • Guidance on when in-person care is needed

  • Clear explanations without blame or pressure

  • A supportive space to ask questions and feel heard

Explore Consultation Options

Support and advice from a holistically-minded children's Oral Health Therapist, available online Australia-wide.

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Ages 0 to 17

Oral Health Consultation

90 minutes | $257

Personalised, practical strategies for your child’s dental health, beyond “less sugar, more fluoride".

Suitable for concerns with:

  • Tooth decay causes and prevention

  • Enamel defects

  • Tooth staining

  • Oral hygiene routines

  • Product choices

  • Diet and habits impacting dental health

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Ages 0 to 17

Returning Consultations

45 minutes | $149

For existing families wanting ongoing support, an updated plan or a check-in.

Suitable for:

  • Review of progress

  • Updates on specialist outcomes

  • New concerns or questions

  • Next-step planning

Is this the right next step?

This consultation is a good fit if:

  • You want to prevent problems, not just react to them

  • You’re confused by conflicting advice around decay or dental products

  • You want to take a holistic approach to your children's dental health

If you’re unsure, starting with our free guide More Than Sugar can be a helpful first step before booking.

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Have we met?

Hey, I'm Mel Van Schelven

AHPRA Registered Dental Practitioner

I’m an Oral Health Therapist and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist supporting Australian families with oral health, oral function and dental development.

Why families choose my approach:

  • I look at children’s dental health through a root-cause, whole-child perspective that’s shaped around your family’s needs and preferences.

  • Unlike in a traditional dental practice, I have the time to listen and explain.

  • My work is grounded in airway health, oral function and early intervention, with additional training through organisations including The Australian Association of Orofacial Myology, The MINDD Foundation & Myo Munchee.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does my child need to attend their telehealth appointment?

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.

I'm looking for support for more than one child. Can I book them in the same appointment?

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.

Can you diagnose my child's tooth decay or gum disease in an online appointment?

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.

Are there Medicare or health fund rebates available?

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

Can online oral health consultations help with tooth decay prevention?

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.

Do you provide written summaries after the appointment?

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

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Get the clarity and direction you need to support your child’s dental health with confidence.