21 Terrific Tooth Fairy Facts That Every Child Will Absolutely Love!
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Do you know what the tooth fairy does with all of the teeth she collects?
No? Neither did we! But that's why we did some research and put together this list of tooth fairy facts for you.
The tooth fairy is a magical creature who collects teeth from children. She leaves money or goodies in exchange for the teeth, depending on their size, weight, and health. But, she doesn't pay much for a decayed tooth, so it's essential to have proper dental care.
The tooth fairy leaves the money under your pillow or on a bedside table if you leave her something. It isn't always a female tooth fairy; there are also male tooth fairies or wizards who collect teeth from boys and girls alike.
Children will love learning about the tooth fairy and her magical ways so read on to discover some amazing things about tooth fairies, like how much money they give for teeth, where they leave the money, and more.
History
The tooth fairy is derived from ancient stories about elves and fairies stealing children's teeth for their mischief. It is often used as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Now let's learn the history of fairies.
The tooth fairy is a relatively new addition to the world of folklore. She first appeared in English-speaking countries in early 1900.
Some people believe that the tooth fairy traced back to millennials to 10th century Europe Eddas. It was found in the Norse people's tradition of 'tand-fe', which means 'tooth-fee'.
Nore people of Europe believed that the first lost baby tooth was a sign of good luck. So, parents and adults pay a small amount to a child's lost tooth. Some of the warriors used baby teeth as fashion jewelry for good luck.
The first print references to the tooth fairy date back to 1908, by author Lillian Brown. It was mentioned in his article in the Chicago Tribune.
In this article, he suggested new parents use the fairies to collect their first lost baby teeth in exchange for money. It is encouraged to convince their child it's fine to lose a tooth and that they need to take proper care of their teeth as tooth fairies don't pay for decayed teeth.
As losing tiny teeth is a new experience at a young age, they may not understand adult teeth help them chew effectively and aid in speech development. Hence the stories of the fairy community and loss of upper and lower teeth began to be popularized.
Tooth fairies have been said to bring gifts like gold coins or other treasures. They are known for their generosity, giving money for lost teeth.
Related Myths
Not all kids get visited by the tooth fairy. They usually visit children who have lost their baby teeth and expect a new one to come in soon. There are many myths and legends about tooth fairies in different cultures. Let's know them all.
One popular story is that the tooth fairy leaves money under children's pillows when they lose their first tooth.
The tooth fairy leaves the money she collects under a child's pillow, in their shoe or a special hiding place. Sometimes she even leaves it inside the toothpaste tube.
The tooth fairy leaves from 5 cents to 20 dollars.
Tooth fairies usually collect one tooth from each child, but sometimes they'll collect two or more.
Fairies can only collect teeth that have fallen out; naturally, not ones pulled out by a dentist.
In Spanish culture, the popular tradition of tooth fairies originated in Madrid in 1894. When a child loses a tooth, they leave it under their pillion, where Ratoncita Perez (a tooth fairy-like in Spanish-Hispanic American culture) will exchange gifts for the tooth.
Fairies are La Petite Souris in France, known as little mice.
In Italy, tooth fairies are referred to as a mouse named 'Topolino'.
Pop Culture References
The tooth fairy has been featured in pop culture for many years. Some examples include:
In pop culture references, the fairy is usually portrayed as an elderly woman with long white hair and wings on her back.
The tooth fairy wears a long blue dress that looks like it's made from silk or satin, with lace trimming at the neckline. Her eyes are large and round with dark pupils; she has no nose but two small nostrils instead.
'Tooth Fairy' the movie starring Dwayne Johnson was released in 2010.
A British television series called 'Tales of the Tooth Fairy' was aired in 1993.
Tooth fairies are one of the main characters in the children's book series 'Dragonbreath' by Ursula Vernon.
Tooth fairies are also mentioned in the film 'Enchanted' starring Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey, featuring a tooth fairy character played by Queen Latifah.
The Guardians of Childhood book series from William Joyce featured a half-human tooth fairy, who collected children's teeth to safeguard their childhood memories.
FAQs
What is the tooth fairy's real name?
The tooth fairy is also known as 'Wishes', 'Angels', and 'Pixies'. There is no specific real name.
What are the tooth fairy's powers?
They have several magical abilities, including shapeshifting into any form they want; they have the power to fly. These fairies can also make a tooth grow back if lost or damaged.
Why does the tooth fairy take teeth?
Fairies take children's teeth to help them make dental fairy dust, which helps keep them healthy and strong.
What does the tooth fairy do with all the teeth?
She uses them to make her dental fairy bags of dust. And she also has the ability to make them grow back if they are lost or damaged.
Who is the tooth fairy in real life?
In real life, parents are your tooth fairies; they take fallen baby teeth in exchange for money or a small gift.
Where does the tooth fairy come from?
They are magical creatures that come from tooth fairy land. This is a beautiful happy place full of flowers and trees, where all fairies live.
What does a tooth fairy look like?
In most mythical stories, tooth fairies look alike; however, their appearances may differ in different countries. In the US, they appear in small figures with wands and wings. And in New Zealand, fairies appear as mice or rats.
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