Some of your molars will fall out as a child, but the rest of your molars are permanent and should not fall out.
Here's a breakdown:
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Baby Molars (Deciduous Molars): Children have a set of molars known as baby or deciduous molars. These teeth will eventually fall out to make way for permanent teeth. Typically, these start falling out around the age of 10.
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Permanent Molars: You get a set of permanent molars that replace the baby molars. Additionally, more permanent molars erupt behind the baby teeth. These permanent molars are not replaced and should last a lifetime with proper care. Many parents are surprised to learn that their child's back molars are actually permanent teeth. They are often the first permanent teeth to erupt.
In summary: Some molars (baby molars) are meant to fall out, while others (permanent molars) are not and should be kept healthy for life.
