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At what age should a child first see an Orthodontist ?
A child should first see an orthodontist exactly at age seven. By this age, the first adult molars have erupted, establishing the back bite. This allows the specialist to identify severe jaw growth issues, crossbites, or extreme crowding early, enabling interceptive orthopedic treatment before the facial bones fully fuse and harden.
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Written by Dr Avinash Bamane (A-18814) · Checked by Dr Rashmi Bamane (A-22726) · Last reviewed 5 September 2026