To provide appropriate treatment with a successful outcome, the specialist needs to clinically assess and diagnose your child's concerns in person- before they can tailor a plan that best suits them.
As children are not little adults and particularly when there have been past negative experiences, if they present at a new clinic where there is a different clinician and a foreign environment, please understand that attempted treatment is highly unlikely to be successful. It is normal for them to be fearful of the situation and the unknown. Introductions, familiarisations and preparation with our team is required to proceed with ideal treatment outcomes.
Should your child require sedation for their treatment i.e. nitrous-oxide sedation or general anaesthesia, these procedures require significant planning before the event.