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The 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. Yes, Tooth Fairy Day is coming on February 28th.

Let’s celebrate the magical journey into one of childhood’s most cherished traditions, the Tooth Fairy!

8 Fun Tooth Fairy Facts

Who Is The Tooth Fairy?

The Tooth Fairy is a magical fairy who visits children when they lose a baby tooth and leaves them a gift in exchange for their tooth. There may be an extra gift if their tooth is clean and healthy.

How Old Is The Tooth Fairy?

She’s 118 years old. The first known mention of the Tooth Fairy was in the Chicago Daily Tribune in 1908. In the fairy realm that’s probably about 25 years old.

What Does The Tooth Fairy Do With The Teeth She Collects?

The Tooth Fairy uses the teeth she’s collected for magical purposes. She may build fairy tooth castles, fairy schools, or create fairy jewelry.

The Tooth Fairy can use the teeth to hold her fairy dust that she sprinkles to grant special wishes and promote sweet dreams for children so they don’t even know she’s taking their teeth.

How Many Teeth Does The Tooth Fairy Collect Each Night?

It’s thought that the Tooth Fairy gathers about 300,000 teeth from children worldwide every night. No wonder she’s considered to be one of the busiest fairies in the fairy realm.

The Tooth Fairy Is A Frequent Visitor

With each child having 20 baby teeth to lose, the Tooth Fairy becomes a frequent visitor. She marks each of her visits with a souvenir to show her presence and celebration of a child’s growth.

The Tooth Fairy Is The Ambassador For Children’s Dental Health

The Tooth Fairy is a clever parental accessory to help promote good oral hygiene for their child. Children never want to disappoint the Tooth Fairy. The mention of her name motivates and encourages toothbrushing and flossing in exchange for receiving her reward.

Tooth Fairy Day Is Celebrated 2X’s A Year

National Tooth Fairy Day is observed on February 28th and August 22nd.

Why twice? No one really knows for sure. It could have something to do helping to remind parents to keep up with their child’s twice a year dental examinations. Or, it offers a special opportunity to doubly celebrate this treasured time honored childhood tradition.

What Does The Tooth Fairy Pay For Teeth?

This is totally up to your discretion.

The Tooth Fairy’s rates fluctuate with the market. Dental insurance company Delta Dental has been researching the Tooth Fairy rate for many years. They have found a correlation between the stock market and how much she pays for teeth.

So the Tooth Fairy follows the Stock Market, who knew?

Sometimes instead of money, the Tooth Fairy may leave a small toy, a book, a fun activity set, or a thank you note.

The Tooth Fairy continues to fascinate, charm and play a memorable role in the lives of children and families. Her enchanting tradition reminds us of the joy, magic and wonder of childhood.

Share with us your family’s Tooth Fairy stories and traditions. How does your family celebrate your Tooth Fairy’s visit? What are your memories of the Tooth Fairy and have you passed them down to your children? Tell Us, We’d really like to know! Send us an email at kidstoothhotline@proton.me Like Us on Facebook

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