For many parents this question is very complex, because the answer is also very variable. Not all children’s teeth fall out at the same time. To give you an idea of the 20 pieces that has a child’s mouththe first milk teeth milk teeth fall out at the age of 5-6 years. (the lower pallets), followed by the upper incisors at 7-8 years of age. Then the incisors fall out at 6-9 years of age and then by 10-12 years of age the rest of the dentition is changed. As you can see, it is not something that happens together, but between the ages of 5 and 12.
Is it bad if my child’s teeth fall out later?
Not at all. The truth is that there is nothing concrete that determines why some children’s teeth fall out earlier or later. What we always recommend to parents, is that parents should children regularly go to the dentistto get them accustomed to good oral hygiene. And above all, if you see that teething is not occurring or if baby teeth are falling out too early (keep in mind the dates mentioned above to realize the age range in which teeth start to come in or stop coming in.
You have probably read that the upper teeth fall out when the permanent teeth begin to grow in. This is indeed the case, although it can take weeks from the time it starts to move until it drops completely. The holes that remain are high, and it is so that the new teeth have room on which to be placed and do not mount on each other. Orthodontics would be needed to correct it.
It can take weeks from the time the tooth starts to move until it falls out.
As a parent, you may be surprised at how curious this whole process of changing and replacing teeth for permanent teeth (which you also went through as a child) is. So remember to play the tooth fairy joke on him.
So when is the first visit to the dentist?
We recommend that as soon as the first tooth moves, you see your dentist at least for a check-up. Ideally since the first teeth appear (and always before they turn 3 years old)
This visit will help to detect possible problems, replacement of parts or any other alteration in the mouth. From Ziving Orthodontics specialized for children in Mallorca, we recommend that you do so if you have young children, since oral health is one of the best gifts you can give them throughout your life.
