Patient's question:
Hello everyone, my baby is over six years old and needs to get new front teeth. The lower central incisor is about to fall out, but her baby teeth are very small. Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
Most children start losing their teeth at the age of five or six, though some begin as early as four. In some cases, a child may not lose their first milk tooth until they are seven years old (generally, if a child's milk teeth come in early, they will also fall out early). The loss of teeth usually begins with the two lower front teeth, followed by the two upper front teeth. Losing teeth is a process, and children may complain about not being able to chew properly during this time. Even if they don't have a good appetite, it's important to ensure a balanced and nutritious diet. You can prepare some easily chewable and swallowable foods, such as vegetable soup or meat broth, to meet their body's needs. At the same time, encourage them to continue brushing their teeth and keeping their mouths clean.