Which Teeth Fall Out at Age 11? The Honest Truth for Parents
Understanding the Normal Tooth Loss Timeline
When baby teeth usually say goodbye
Kids typically start losing their baby teeth (also called primary teeth) around age 6, and the whole process wraps up by about age 12 or 13. But hey — every child’s a little different, so don’t freak out if your 11-year-old still has a couple wigglers left.
At around age 11, most children are finishing up the shedding phase. It’s like the last hurrah before their adult smile settles in for good. And yep, the tooth fairy's almost ready to retire (sadly).
Which specific teeth fall out around age 11?
Upper canines (the pointy ones near the front)
These are one of the last baby teeth to go. They usually fall out somewhere between ages 10 and 12, so 11 is right in the sweet spot. You might notice your child’s permanent canines coming in right after — and sometimes they push the baby ones out from behind (hello shark teeth phase!).
Second molars (way in the back)
These guys — the baby second molars — often fall out between 10 and 12 years old as well. They’re replaced by the second premolars, which are part of the permanent lineup.
Fun fact: permanent molars (the ones with no baby predecessors) usually come in without pushing anything out. The baby molars, on the other hand, make room for their adult versions by… well, bailing.
What if your 11-year-old hasn’t lost those teeth yet?
Totally normal — within limits. Some kids lose them at 9, some at 12. As long as the adult teeth are forming underneath and there’s no pain or obvious delay, no need to worry.
But — and this is important — if the baby tooth is still holding on while the adult one is pushing through sideways, it might need a little help from the dentist. Not saying extraction is always necessary, but yeah... sometimes it’s gotta go.
Signs a tooth is ready to fall out
It wiggles easily (like really easily)
The gum around it might look a bit swollen or pale
Your kid says it feels “weird” or “loose when I bite”
The tooth is tilting or sitting oddly
Just don’t yank it too early — let nature (and gravity) do its thing. Unless it’s hanging by a thread and driving everyone nuts... then maybe a gentle twist with a tissue does the trick. Been there, done that.
Personal moment: when my niece panicked at dinner
So my niece, Emma, was 11 and mid-bite into a slice of pizza when her upper canine just… popped out. Total drama. Tears, napkin full of blood, screaming about being “disfigured forever.”
Two minutes later? She was showing it off like a trophy and asking for $10 from the tooth fairy.
Moral of the story: teeth at 11 can fall out suddenly, and kids can be very dramatic about it.
Final thoughts: every mouth has its own clock
At age 11, most kids are wrapping up the baby-to-adult tooth transition. The upper canines and second molars are the usual suspects that fall out around this age. But don’t stress the timing too much — as long as the process is moving and your dentist isn’t concerned, all is good.
And hey, if your child is 11 with a wobbly smile and a loose tooth on deck? Smile back. They’re almost at the finish line.
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