{"id":2534,"date":"2015-03-27T18:10:04","date_gmt":"2015-03-27T18:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.childrens-dental.com\/blog\/?p=2534"},"modified":"2015-03-27T18:10:04","modified_gmt":"2015-03-27T18:10:04","slug":"the-tooth-fairy-tradition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.childrens-dental.com\/blog\/the-tooth-fairy-tradition\/","title":{"rendered":"The Tooth Fairy Tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Tooth Fairy Tradition<\/p>\n

\"ToothFairy\"<\/a><\/p>\n

You might be surprised to learn that every known culture has a tradition<\/a> for disposing of children\u2019s teeth, and the tooth fairy as we know her in America is only one of many. In many countries, baby teeth are actually given to a mouse or rat as a sacrifice with the hope that the child\u2019s permanent teeth will grow to be as strong as a rodent\u2019s. The fairies<\/a> of European folklore and the fairies featured in many Disney films aided in the creation of today\u2019s gift-bearing tooth fairy, who is only a very recent American tradition.<\/p>\n

So what about the practice of placing teeth under the pillow? It is widely believed that this tradition comes from the European custom<\/a> of burying baby teeth in the ground when they fall out to ensure the adult tooth grows in.<\/p>\n

So what can you do as a parent to make this tradition special and unique to your family? We have a few ideas<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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  1. Have the Tooth Fairy leave your child a special note or a certificate documenting the occasion.<\/li>\n
  2. Make or purchase a special \u201ctooth themed\u201d pillow for your child to sleep on the nights they are awaiting a visit from the Tooth Fairy.<\/li>\n
  3. If you\u2019re worried the Tooth Fairy will be discovered when retrieving a tooth from under your child\u2019s pillow, consider putting the tooth in a specially decorated jar next to their bed instead.<\/li>\n
  4. Sprinkle some glitter around the room as proof of the visit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When children lose their baby teeth, it can be a very exciting time for both children and parents. Make the most of it by incorporating your own fun traditions! Adding special touches to the experience will also help to dissipate any anxiety or fear your child might be feeling about losing their teeth.<\/p>\n

    If you have any questions or concerns on when children should lose their teeth and what is normal as they develop and grow, make sure to check out our blog<\/a> post on baby teeth or contact one of our doctors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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