Your Child’s First Orthodontist Visit: When and Why It Matters Your child’s initial appointment with an orthodontist is so much more than an examination, it’s a proactive step toward a lifetime of healthy smiles. When wondering when to schedule that initial appointment: the golden rule is age 7. Learn more- https://graph.org/Your-Childs-First-Orthodontist-Visit-When-and-Why-It-Matters-05-09