Fun Tooth Fairy Facts
The Tooth Fairy is one of the most popular childhood traditions in the United States and many other countries.
⏳The tradition is relatively modern
The Tooth Fairy as we know it today became popular during the early 20th century, combining older traditions involving lost baby teeth with modern folklore.
🌍Different countries, different traditions
Not every child leaves a tooth under a pillow. Around the world, children may place lost teeth in special boxes, throw them onto roofs, bury them, or leave them for other mythical characters.
🥇The first tooth is often special
Many families celebrate a child's first lost tooth with a larger payment, a keepsake, or a special note.
✉️Notes from the Tooth Fairy are popular
Many parents enjoy leaving personalized notes alongside money or gifts to make the experience more memorable. Make one here →
💰There is no official Tooth Fairy rate
Despite annual surveys and news stories discussing average payments, every family creates its own tradition.
✨The magic is in the memory
Years later, most people remember the excitement of losing a tooth and discovering a surprise under their pillow—not the exact amount they received.