What Teeth Do Kids Lose?

Kids lose their primary teeth, commonly known as baby teeth. This natural process occurs as the permanent teeth develop underneath, pushing the baby teeth out.

Understanding Baby Tooth Loss

Children typically begin losing their baby teeth around the age of 6, and this process continues until they are approximately 12 years old. Each baby tooth is eventually replaced by a permanent tooth.

Based on the typical timeline, the sequence of losing baby teeth often follows a pattern:

• The first teeth to be lost are usually the central incisors. These are the front teeth, both on the top and bottom jaws.
• Following the loss of the central incisors, other baby teeth, such as lateral incisors, canines, and molars, are lost over the next few years.
• The last baby tooth is usually lost around the age of 12. This tooth is typically the cuspid (canine) or a second molar.

Key Points of Tooth Loss

• Kids lose a total of 20 baby teeth.
• These are replaced by 32 permanent, or adult, teeth over time.
• The loss of baby teeth is a sign that permanent teeth are ready to erupt.

The transition from baby teeth to permanent teeth is a significant stage in a child's development. While the sequence is generally predictable, slight variations in timing are common.

Here is a summary of the first and last baby teeth typically lost:

Losing teeth is a normal and healthy part of growing up, leading the way for a full set of permanent teeth.