My son who is 4 1/2 years old lost his first tooth on Christmas 06.?

Question

He has another loose tooth with one coming up from under the gums. Is this normal??

Answer 1

Kids today are loosing their teeth earlier, 4 1/2 sounds early usually 5 but remember everyone is different.

Answer 2

i have read both of your posts twice. i can understand that you are a concerned parent. i would have probably taken my child to the ER as well. i also understand your frustration. however, you do not have a case. who would you sue exactly? the neighbor? he is not liable. after all, the trampoline was in functional condition. there was no negligence. what was he supposed to do, have a turnstile so that only one child could get on at a time? kids will be kids, and they don't always listen. accidents happen sometimes. you were watching him as well, after all, so you would also have to sue yourself. be happy that your medical bills were covered, and only your dental bills were out of pocket. count your blessings that your kid is ok and forget about the lawsuit. i'm not doubting that you will find some unscrupulous lawyer to take your case, but this will hurt you way more in the long run. 1. your relationship with your neighbors will be ruined. 2. your son will not be allowed at anyone in the neighborhood's homes anymore...they will be afraid you'll sue for pretty much any reason 3. after the attorney's fees, if you did win the case, you'd be lucky if you break even. this case would be frivolous and unnecessary. part of the problem with this country is that everyone wants to sue for pretty much anything. when i was a kid, i fell off of bikes, got scrapes, cuts, bruises, etc. all the time at other kids homes. never once did my parents think to sue the the other kids' parents.

Answer 3

My daughter lost her first tooth when she was 41/2 and, her second one two months after she turned 5. I was nervous that she had lost them early, but her dentist reassured me that she's fine. Sometimes children can loose teeth earlier than normal, especially if they came in early. As long as you are caring for you teeth, and seeing a dentist you should be fine.

Answer 4

Is there any discoloration on the teeth? Are they wholy white? If so, I really wouldn't worry too much. It is early but it should be okay. If he's 4 1/2, he should be seeing a dentist regularly, preferably a pediatric dentist- check with him or her just to be sure.

Answer 5

its normal, big teeth push the little out. the baby tooth is likely hanging on by a thread, or a ligament. it will pop out and the new tooth will follow. so don't be paranoid. check out webmd.com. it might explain things better.

Answer 6

Well, yes and no. It happens pretty often in kids that age, but it shouldn't go ignored.

I'm no dentist, but my younger sister had that when we were kids and she had to have the preexisting tooth pulled to make way for the one growing in.

Ask his dentist. Who knows it may be an emergency.

Answer 7

CHILDREN NORMALLY LOSE THEIR FIRST TOOTH AT 6 Y.O., + OR - 6-9 MONTHS. THIS RULE IS NOT WRITTEN IN STONE.
THERE ARE SOME OCCASIONS WHERE KIDS MAY LOOSE THEIR TEETH @ 4.5, BUT IT IS NOT THE NORM.

Answer 8

Totally normal. Hope the tooth fairy doesn't forget to visit! ;o)

Answer 9

PLEASE - take this child to the nearest dentist!! it could be nothing or it could be a signal for more bad stuff to follow that might be prevented IF he is seen by a dentist!!

Answer 10

my daughter just turned 6 two weeks ago and has 6 permanent teeth.. so my guess is it is fine..