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When baby teeth come in and fall out

An interesting article by Colgate talks about the first baby tooth to fall out. It says that it is a milestone that's just as important as the first tooth to come in. Knowing which baby teeth fall out first can help you and your child prepare for this memorable event. Order of Tooth Loss According to  BabyCenter , a baby's teeth will typically fall out in the same order they arrived. That means the front teeth will probably be the first to go, typically followed by the next two either side, and so on. These baby teeth will fall out between the ages of six and twelve years. The pattern can be more easily seen in an eruption chart, such as this one from the  American Dental Association's  Mouth Healthy site. That adorable baby smile, with two white nubs poking out of the top gum, will soon be replaced with a gap-toothed grin, clearing the way for the eventual arrival of adult teeth. Up until the age of 12 or 13, your child will have both permanent and baby teeth, leading to...