Is it normal for a ten year old to get pain when teeth are coming in?

It's not abnormal : Or uncommon to have teething pain at any age. The discomfort is usually temporary and using a topical anesthetic like orajel will help. Tylenol (acetaminophen) can also help. If the pain persists please consult your dentist or physician.

Could be: Anytime teeth are coming in there can be discomfort. Best to see a dentist who can look at the situation and give you an accurate reply.

Possible, not common: "teething" generally is related to tenderness and sometimes pain in the gum and jaw as a tooth erupts. Infants experience some discomfort as the primary teeth come in. The permanent teeth erupt from age 6 to age 12. Most kids do not seem to notice, but every child has a different level of sensitivity. Some children definitely feel the back molars. Ice, oragel, or pain medication can help!

Yes: Motrin is a great pain reliever for teething pain. Just make sure it is age appropriate.

Certainly: We forget what "teething pain" is like. As permanent teeth erode the roots of the baby teeth above them and those teeth get loose (ready to exfoliate), there can certainly be discomfort. The eruptive process for a tooth can be uncomfortable.

Yes, but...: Pain is mother nature's way of saying something is wrong. 10y old may have teething pain. Often when teeth crowded it hurts when another tooth tries to erupt into too small a space. Sometimes problems (cavities, etc) with adjacent teeth. See general dentist to rule out pathology. See orthodontist to rule out malocclusion. If ok, then analgesics, salt water rinses, orabase-b.