{"id":342,"date":"2026-09-14T17:01:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T21:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenleafdentists.com\/blog\/?p=342"},"modified":"2026-09-14T17:01:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T21:01:52","slug":"when-do-kids-start-losing-teeth-a-complete-guide-for-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenleafdentists.com\/blog\/when-do-kids-start-losing-teeth-a-complete-guide-for-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"When Do Kids Start Losing Teeth? A Complete Guide for Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your child shows you a wiggly tooth, and the questions start\u00a0immediately. Is this the right age? Should you pull it or wait? You may even wonder why other children have already lost several teeth while\u00a0your\u00a0<\/span>child’s smile<\/span><\/a>\u00a0has barely changed.\u00a0Baby teeth follow a general schedule, but every child’s timing is a little different.\u00a0A Kids Dentist in Denville, NJ, can\u00a0monitor\u00a0these changes and make sure your child’s permanent teeth are developing and\u00a0emerging\u00a0as expected.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Should Parents\u00a0Expect as Baby Teeth Start Falling Out?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most children begin losing their baby teeth around age six, although starting\u00a0somewhat earlier\u00a0or later can be normal. As a permanent tooth develops beneath a\u00a0baby\u00a0tooth, the baby tooth’s root gradually dissolves. This allows the tooth to loosen and eventually fall out.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The process continues throughout childhood, with most baby teeth gone by ages 10 to 12.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Which Baby Teeth Usually Fall Out First?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The lower front teeth, or central incisors, are often the first to become loose. The upper front teeth usually follow. Other incisors, primary molars, and canines are gradually replaced over the next several years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A general timeline looks like this:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n