

Sometimes the tooth fairy gets busy, so she can’t travel to see every child. Talk about how your child is taking care of his or her teeth, and thank the tooth fairy for past gifts. This could include a drawing of the tooth fairy or a drawing of your child’s face with a missing tooth. Why does Santa Claus get all the magical mail? You could have your child send a letter to the tooth fairy after each lost tooth.

Once again, there is plenty of room for creativity. The tooth fairy may give out small gift cards to your child’s favorite stores or restaurants. Maybe you could set up a savings account for tooth fairy money, which leads to a video game or a big-ticket item your child wants. For instance, your child may like receiving a toy or a healthy snack instead. The tooth fairy gives out an average of $3.70 per tooth, but money isn’t the only option available. Think about what your child would respond to best, and have fun with it! Pay with Something Other Than Money It could also be special coins that unlock pre-assigned prizes. This could be play money bedazzled with glitter that your child can “exchange” for real money from you. Why would the tooth fairy be carrying around boring old human money? Get creative with the type of currency your child receives. Feel like the tooth fairy has gotten a little boring? Want to do something new and exciting for your kids? Check out these creative tooth fairy ideas for 2019, courtesy of Clinton Dental Center.
