A 10-year-old can lose up to 6 teeth, according to typical tooth loss patterns.
Here's a breakdown of tooth loss based on age, according to Simply Dental Chatswood:
| Age Range | Number of Teeth Lost | Specific Teeth |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8 years | 2 | Lower lateral incisors |
| 8-9 years | 2 | Upper lateral incisors |
| 9-11 years | 4 | First molars (both upper and lower) |
| 10-12 years | 4 | Lower canines and upper first premolars |
A 10-year-old could be in the age range to lose their first molars (both upper and lower, totaling 4 teeth), and potentially be starting to lose their lower canines and upper first premolars (another potential 4 teeth). So a 10-year-old could lose up to 6 teeth total by that age (2 lateral incisors, and 4 first molars) but it could also be higher if the child loses teeth faster, with up to a total of 10 teeth, while other 10-year-olds might lose less teeth as well.
