More than 9 in 10 parents admit they play the role of the Tooth Fairy in their homes. An upcoming visit from their favorite fairy is also a fantastic opportunity to inform and educate young ones on the importance of consistent oral health habits like brushing twice a day, flossing each day, eating and drinking healthy foods and beverages, and visiting the dentist regularly.Ī fitting finale for National Children’s Dental Health Month, Feb. The West was the only region that showed a downward spike in giving going from $5.54 last year to $4.08.Īlmost 80 percent of families across the country look forward to and find joy in anticipating the Tooth Fairy’s arrival after losing a tooth, regardless of the dollar amount. The South continues to track closest to the national average at $5.77. The Northeast continues to lead the nation with a giving rate of $7.36, skyrocketing $2 above the national average and marking a $1.64 gain from last year. Meanwhile, the average national cash gift from the Tooth Fairy has reached $5.36 per tooth, a record high in the 24-year history of the poll. However, in 2022 the region got a 61-cent pay raise, climbing ahead in national rankings.Ĭhildren in the Midwest receive an average of $4.27 for a lost tooth – up 61 cents from last year, according to the Original Tooth Fairy Poll® results released by Delta Dental of Illinois. Historically, the Midwest has been at the bottom of the Tooth Fairy’s pay scale - kids in the heartland received the least amount of money for a lost tooth for many years. Sheila Strock on Februin Children’s Oral Healthĭelta Dental of Illinois releases results of latest Original Tooth Fairy Poll. Tooth Fairy gives Midwestern teeth a 61-cent raiseīy Dr.
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