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Eight-Year-Old Wesley Maitland Turns a First Lost Tooth Into a Pop Adventure
For most children, losing a first tooth is one of those tiny moments that feels enormous. For eight-year-old London artist Wesley Maitland, it became the inspiration for a song.
“I Lost My First Tooth” began with a real question. After Wesley lost a tooth and left it under his pillow, he woke the next morning to discover it had disappeared. His reaction was immediate: “Where did it go? Did the Tooth Fairy take it?”
That mix of excitement, mystery and childhood imagination became the heart of the track.
Rather than making a traditional nursery-style song, Wesley’s team built the idea into a bright, modern pop record with a big sing-along chorus, playful moments and a cinematic finish. The lyrics follow the whole experience: the wobbly tooth, the surprise when it finally comes out, showing friends, the gap in his smile and the anticipation of the Tooth Fairy arriving that night.
The official music video brings the story to life with humour, colourful visuals and Wesley at the centre of the adventure.
For children going through the same milestone, the song is designed to feel like their moment has its own soundtrack. For parents, it taps into something just as powerful: remembering how exciting that first lost tooth once felt.
“I Lost My First Tooth” is available now. Watch the official music video, listen to the song and discover more about Wesley at wesleymaitland.com.