Losing Baby Teeth: What Parents Should Know

One of the most exciting milestones in childhood is losing baby teeth! At River Valley Smile Center, we’re here to guide parents through this natural process and help ensure their child’s smile stays healthy from those first baby teeth to a full set of permanent ones. When Do Kids Start Losing Baby Teeth?Most children begin to lose their teeth between the ages of 5 and 7, typically starting with the lower front teeth. The process continues gradually, with the last baby molars usually falling out around age 12 or 13. This important transition makes room for the permanent, adult teeth to