In the Know for You to Know

The sheer mention of the Tooth Fairy brings out joy and excitement in all of us. No matter if your child is about to lose their first tooth or you’re a pro the thought of a visit sparks amazing anticipation.

The slightest suggestion of a visit from the Tooth Fairy causes such happiness and wonder that a special day has been set aside to honor our tooth loving friend. And that day is tomorrow.

Yes tomorrow, February 28th is Tooth Fairy Day.

And the best way to celebrate the very last day of National Children’s Dental Health Month is the Tooth Fairy!

Who Is The Tooth Fairy?

The Tooth Fairy is a magical fairy who visits children when they lose a tooth and may leave them a gift.

A Poem From The Tooth Fairy

As pediatric dentists we are very close friends with the Tooth Fairy. So close in fact that she’s written a poem for us to share with you and your child on her special day ~

My Dearest Friend, 
I saw you wiggling in your mouth and knew a tooth would soon be mine 
You kept it close thinking you'd stay up all night long 
Then you drifted off to sleep and I began my fairy flight 
So into your bedroom I did come upon my fairy wings 
When I took a peek I found my favorite thing 
Now off I go, I have to dash 
I hope you'll send me other teeth but there is no big rush 
And remember my dearest friend, every time you lose a tooth another takes its place for you to floss and brush 
Most Sincerely, 
Your friend in teeth, 
The Tooth Fairy 

When To Anticipate Your Child’s First Tooth Fairy Visit

Losing baby teeth is a super exciting time for children. Their baby teeth will begin to get looser and looser, eventually falling out, and be replaced by underlying adult teeth.

This usually begins around 6-7 years old for most children. However, some parents may start seeing loose baby teeth as early as 4 1/2 years old.

There are 2 things we often see that are helpful for you as a parent to know ~

• The earlier baby teeth come in, the earlier the Tooth Fairy visits.
• Girl’s teeth may come in a little earlier than boy’s teeth.

Tips For Celebrating A Tooth Fairy Visit

Some fun tips to prepare for your child’s Tooth Fairy visit ~

• Make a Tooth Fairy pillow or door hanger with a pocket to hold their tooth ready for Tooth Fairy pickup.
• Your child can write a letter to the Tooth Fairy, and sometimes she answers that letter and includes some of her magical fairy glitter.
• Money may be expected, sometimes though the Tooth Fairy leaves a tooth friendly gift that she would really like your child to use. Since this gift is from the Tooth Fairy it gives your child extra encouragement to use this.
• You may feel that you want to give your child a money gift. Sparkles and money may be the way to go. Place your gift in a home made decorated envelop and add some magical tooth fairy glitter.
• The Tooth Fairy always has her trusty wand to help scoop up those precious teeth. Sometimes a tired Tooth Fairy may leave behind her wand and it gets found in their bedroom the next day.
• Keep a Tooth Fairy journal to write about how they lost their teeth, how old they were, the present they received, and what they did with their prize.
• Reinforce positive oral hygiene habits with the Tooth Fairy as a way to achieve this; because the Tooth Fairy (like Santa) always knows.
• Think about creating your own family traditions and customs knowing the magic and excitement of the tradition will likely be more important to your child than the amount.

Tooth Fairy Day Is So Nice, We Celebrate Twice

We celebrate Tooth Fairy Day twice a year, on February 28th and August 22nd.

The Tooth Fairy is one of the most powerful tools as a parent you can have to teach your child about oral health, and have fun at the same time.

You can also use the Tooth Fairy as a reminder to reinforce these good habits.

So why 2 special days? Only the Tooth Fairy knows!

What To Remember

Today you can remember your own joyful memories of your Tooth Fairy visits, when your newly lost tooth was exchanged for a surprise when you looked under your pillow the next morning. Sharing and passing along these memories with your children is a priceless way to create new and endearing memories for both of you.

Happy Tooth Fairy Day!

How does your family prepare for your Tooth Fairy visit? What treasure does your Tooth Fairy leave? What do you think the Tooth Fairy does with the teeth she gathers up each night? Tell us We’d really like to know! Send us an email at kidstoothhotline@protonmail.me Like Us on facebook at www.facebook.com/kidstoothhotline

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