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Social Story: Losing a Tooth

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Losing baby teeth is a natural part of growing up, but it can still feel surprising, strange, or a little scary for some children. This social story about losing baby teeth helps children understand what happens when a tooth becomes wobbly, falls out, and what they can expect next.

Who is this social story for?

This story is helpful for children who feel unsure about body changes, especially autistic and neurodivergent children who benefit from clear explanations and predictable routines.

When can I use this social story?

You can read this story when your child first notices a loose tooth, before a tooth falls out, or afterwards for reassurance.

What does this story help with?

  • understanding why baby teeth fall out
  • reducing worry about blood, discomfort, or change
  • knowing what to do when a tooth comes out
  • building confidence around growing up

We all get two sets of teeth. First, milk teeth arrive. As we grow, they fall out one by one and get replaced by permanent teeth

At first, the milk tooth becomes loose. It keeps getting looser, and one day it falls out

I have a hole in my mouth

Losing milk teeth does not hurt. The empty space sometimes feels weird, but very soon it is replaced by a permanent tooth

There may be a little blood after the tooth falls out. I can rinse my mouth with water and ice the wound to make the blood stop

I can try to keep my tooth safe and leave it under my pillow for the tooth fairy

Soon all my milk teeth will be replaced by permanent teeth and I will have a full beautiful smile

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