Is the Tooth Fairy Real?

Is the tooth fairy real? We’ve all heard the stories about how if you leave your tooth under a pillow, the tooth fairy will come and take it away. But what is the truth? Is there really such a thing as a tooth fairy? Read on to find out!

What is the tooth fairy’s real identity?

The tooth fairy is a creature that secretly visits children at night. Children often leave their baby teeth under their pillow for the tooth fairy to come and collect them. The tooth fairy hides coins or other goodies in exchange for the baby teeth, then leaves the scene without being seen.

Why the tooth fairy come at night?

Why does the tooth fairy come at night? Well, who wants to be in the house when you’re not supposed to be? And who wants to get caught by mom or dad getting teeth taken from under a pillow. I mean if she comes during the day and they find out…let’s just say that’ll be a very short relationship between them and her. So why not come at night when everyone else is sleeping so no one will see/catch on and we can have our little secret!

How much money does the tooth fairy leave?

The tooth fairy is the only one who can get kids excited about losing a tooth. The latest findings from Delta Dental show that for an average of $4, children in America will be gifted with cash or coins under their pillow to help them make up for missing teeth and perhaps even save some money! This number has increased by 17% since the prior year’s study where she gave out on average, $5 per lost molar this time around. Parents living on the West coast have been rewarded more generously at just over a dollar ($1) than East coast counterparts.

If the tooth has a cavity or crown does she leave less money?

The price the tooth fairy pays for teeth with cavities, fillings, and crowns is like the price of gas; it goes up and down. Sometimes the tooth fairy needs more teeth made out of metal to restock her collection, and some time she needs more with cavities to replace her decaying supply. However; she is always excited to get ones without cavities because as Dr. Suess said, “Teeth are always in style.”

How do I know if my child has lost a baby tooth or just a regular one?

If an adult tooth gets knocked out it will have a longer root than a baby tooth that falls out naturally (If you think it is an adult tooth pick it up by the crown and place it in milk or water and contact a pediatric dentist immediately). When adult teeth move into the mouth the root of the baby tooth dissolves and the tooth becomes loose. Eventually there is almost no root left and your child will be able to wiggle the tooth out to give to the tooth fairy!

It’s interesting to think about the tooth fairy in a different way. She may just be trying not to get caught by any adults! What do you think? Would it change your opinion if she came during the day when no one was around and everyone else is asleep? Maybe, but we’re pretty sure that’ll never happen. Why would anyone want their teeth taken from under their pillow with someone watching or knowing what they were doing anyway? Who wants mom or dad coming into the room and catching them red handed?! No thanks…we know how that will go down so let’s just keep this between us until those toddler teeth finally fall out for good.