Question
My child has started losing teeth at 18 months, is this normal? Lately, there has been a recurrence of frequent tooth loss, and some teeth have become loose again. It seems to me that tooth replacement at this age is a bit early. I’m worried it might be due to hormonal influence. How should I handle this situation? My son has already started losing his teeth; is this phenomenon normal? At what age do children generally start to lose their teeth?
Answer
The timing of when a child starts to lose their baby teeth can vary, as can the rate at which their teeth grow. Generally, the teething period occurs between the ages of 6 and 12, and the process of tooth replacement should be completed by the age of 14. Some children may experience a delay in the eruption of permanent teeth after the baby teeth fall out, which may concern parents. However, it is actually normal for there to be a period of about a year between the loss of a baby tooth and the growth of a permanent tooth. If necessary, an X-ray examination may reveal no abnormalities, and no special treatment is needed.