Times Are Tough...Even for the Tooth Fairy

Even the untouchable Tooth Fairy is feeling the pinch. According to the Original Tooth Fairy Poll (sponsored by Delta Dental Plans Association), the average gift from the Tooth Fairy dropped to $2.10 last year. This is down 42 cents from $2.52 in 2010. “But the good news,” their PR folks hasten to add, “is she’s still visiting nearly 90 percent of homes throughout the United States.”

Some other data points:

• The most common amount left under the pillow by the Tooth Fairy is $1.
• Most children find more money under the pillow for their first lost baby tooth.
• Thirty-five percent of those surveyed allow their children three to four sugary drinks a day. Dentists say that’s too many.

For the original WSJ article, click here. If you want to see the what teeth are going for around the world, check this out.

Sweet dreams,
Dr. Lynda Tran