Is it normal for a six-year-old to lose teeth?

It is normal to lose teeth at six years old.

Around six years old is the common age when most children begin to change their teeth. At this time, the front incisors of the lower jaw usually begin to loosen and fall off first, making room for permanent teeth to erupt. This is a common phenomenon in accordance with the development of children's teeth.

Although around six years old is a common period for tooth replacement, each child's development speed is different, and the time for tooth replacement may be advanced or delayed to a certain extent. Some children may start losing teeth as early as five years old, while others may not start until seven years old or later. This does not necessarily mean abnormality, as long as it is within reasonable limits and there are no other abnormal symptoms, there is usually no need to worry too much.

In addition, losing teeth at six marks the beginning of the transition from deciduous teeth to permanent teeth. During this process, the roots of the teeth are gradually absorbed, eventually leading to loosening and loss of deciduous teeth. At the same time, permanent teeth are gradually developing and moving within the jaw, ready to erupt. This phased change is part of normal tooth development.