NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY – February 28
Tue Feb 28th

National Tooth Fairy Day

National Tooth Fairy Day, February 28th, encourages us to take a look at the past of one of dental care's little helpers. It's one way our children learn good dental hygiene.

The tooth fairy is a relative newcomer to childhood fantasies, like some of the amazing creations that supervise children...

1920s

Fairies were used for all sorts of health care in the 1920s, from bath fairies to fresh air fairies as a way to encourage children to eat their vegetables, wash behind their ears, and get a good night's sleep. In 1925, the pastes were mostly peroxide and baking soda, with fruity flavors and sparkles to get kids excited to brush their teeth. Fairy Wand Tooth Whitener was the subject of one advertisement. This kit was supposed to remove cigarette and coffee stains from cigarette and coffee stains. We hope that the ad was targeted at both children and adults, as well as adults.

The Tooth Fairy, Esther Watkins Arnold's 1927 children's book, was published in The Tooth Fairy. Fairies and gnomes are real and "verified" with photos of two young girls surrounded by fairies, the same year Sir Arthur Conan Doyle "proved" his assertion that fairies and gnomes are true and "verified." The world was brimming with imagination and poised to have a tooth fairy come collect the missing teeth of little boys and girls and leave a coin or two behind.

The tooth fairy's play began to be staged in schools the following year, and it has been slipping into homes ever since. She (or he) began dropping nickels and dimes under sleeping children's pillows. There have been variations on the theme over the years..

1942

In 1942, when his children lost a tooth, they were given War Stamps to stick in their books, according to columnist Bob Balfe's article in the Palm Beach Post. During a time when giving to the war effort was a motivating factor, it became a common alternative.

Today

Today, the tooth fairy jingles less often. The average payout for a lost tooth ranges from $3 to $4 and can go even higher if Dad is on alert, or if the tooth is lost late at night with no time for a parent to run to an ATM.

#nationaltoothfairydayday - how to celebrate #nationaltoothfairyday

  • Make an appointment for your next cleaning
  • If you have the first tooth you lost, ask your parents if they still have the first tooth you lost
  • Be a tooth fairy!
  • Volunteer or donate to dental charities. Those who are unable to afford it are often offered free or low-cost dental services to those who are unable to afford it. Some students support dental students in their educational journeys, while others support dental students. These organizations are a vital part of our communities and states. In addition, you may want to give your favorite group a shout-out. To those around you, be a tooth fairy. We've gathered a few that might be of interest to you
  • Missions of Mercy, Dentists Care Foundation, Inc. of Mercy, Inc. The Dentists Care Foundation in the United States, Inc
  • ToothFairy, Inc., is a member of the National Children's Oral Health Foundation, also known as America's ToothFairy
  • IgniteDDS
  • To celebrate, print this coloring page to celebrate
  • To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalToothFairyDay

The national tooth fairy day celebrations have occurred for the first time in history.

Katie Davis, a children's author, created National Tooth Fairy Day on February 28th. Although August 22nd is also an observance, it is also important to note that the two observances are six months apart and the American Dental Association's recommendation to have cleanings twice a year.

Toothfairy FAQ

Does other countries believe in the tooth fairy? Q. Is there any countries that believe in the tooth fairy? Fairies in general are found around the world, but the tooth fairy is a special species. The United Kingdom follows similar tooth fairy tales. However, a little mouse in other parts of the world, such as Spain, France, and Mexico, receives little treats in exchange for the tooth.

Q. Is the tooth fairy visiting adults?

A. No. A. No. A. No. A trip to the dentist is usually associated with the loss of an adult tooth.

Q. When do children usually miss their first tooth?

A. Around the age of 6 years old, children lose their first tooth.