My teeth have fallen out at fancy dinners and in public restrooms. They’ve sprinkled from my mouth like enamel confetti before dates, important business meetings and major public speaking engagements.

No two people share the same childhood, yet several universal childhood experiences are relatable to everyone—including losing baby teeth. Even though this rite of passage may be accompanied by a ...

A: It’s normal and natural for baby teeth to fall out. Usually children start to get loose teeth between ages 5 and 7. The new permanent tooth begins eating at the root of the baby tooth. That baby ...