Kids typically start losing their baby teeth around age 5 to 7 years old, with the most common age being about 6. The process usually begins with the lower central incisors (bottom front teeth), followed by the upper central incisors, and continues until about age 12 when all baby teeth have usually been replaced by permanent teeth. However, there is variation, and some children may lose their first tooth as early as 4 or as late as 8 years old. The general timeline for losing baby teeth is:
- Central incisors: 6-7 years old
- Lateral incisors: 7-8 years old
- Canines: 9-12 years old
- First molars: 9-11 years old
- Second molars: 10-12 years old
It's normal for kids to lose teeth up to 2 years earlier or later than the average range. If teeth are lost too early or if no teeth have fallen out by about age 8, a dentist should be consulted to check for potential concerns. The entire process typically completes by around age 12 to 13 when most permanent teeth have erupted.
