Parenting 101: The Dental Connection!

Many parents are concerned that their children's teeth are not falling out on time. Parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first baby tooth?  At what age should the last tooth fall out? Is there a specific order in which the teeth are lost?

Today, we will address those common questions or concerns that many parents voice.  A child's 20 baby teeth (primary teeth) typically come in by age three and begin to loosen and fall out on their own to make room for the permanent teeth, which usually appear by the time your child is six. It is important to know that timing may vary, and girls typically lose their baby teeth earlier than boys.  The last baby teeth will likely fall out by the time your child is 13.

So, which teeth do children lose first?  Baby teeth usually fall out in the order in which they come in, which means that the lower central incisors are usually the first to go when your child is between six or seven, closely followed by his or her top center pair, called the upper central incisors.

To learn more about baby teeth, or if you are in need of a dental appointment, call our office at 918-455-0123.

God Bless,
DRT