Meet the Toothfairy

Here are some frequently asked questions about the Tooth Fairy to help you get to know her better!

How do you get through windows?

Part of being The Tooth Fairy is that I have special magic. I can use my magic to go right through your window. But it only works if you are sleeping.

I lost a tooth, and I can't find it. Will you still come visit me?

Of course I will. As long as the tooth is lost, the Tooth Fairy will know about it. Here at Tooth Fairyland a note from a child is just as magical as the lost tooth.

How do you know I'm asleep?

It's easy! It's all part of the magic of being the Tooth Fairy. But I can also make sure children are sound asleep when they are snoring and dreaming. If I think you aren't sleeping, I'll wait until you are sleeping.

Where do you live?

I live at Tooth Fairyland -- hidden away up in the sky.

What do you look like?

I am not tall, and I am not short. I have nice skin, and nice hair. My eyes are very pretty, and I have an enchanting smile.

What is your favorite food?

I have many favorite foods. I really like healthy foods that are good for my teeth like fruits and vegetables.

Why didn't you come and get my tooth?

Even though I can fly as fast as Fairy Speed Eleven, I just can't get to every lost tooth in one night. Sometimes there are so many lost teeth to collect. Sometimes the weather (especially blizzards and hurricanes) causes me to have to slow down, and I get behind. Just remember to leave your tooth for me, and I will get to it. Sometimes I have to work overtime on the weekends to get caught up. But I'll always come and get your lost teeth.

Can I have a picture of you?

So far, nobody has been able to take a picture of me with a camera. So, Tooth Fairy Helper Larry, who is the best artist in all of Tooth Fairyland, drew a wonderful picture of what I look like. You can see the picture of me at the top of every one of my web pages. Next time you want to see what I look like, just visit ToothFairyLand.com

What is the going rate for a lost tooth?

Because the amount of money I have to give for teeth changes all the time, I can sometimes leave more money, and other times, I have to leave less. On the average, I leave one dollar.

At what age will I lose my first tooth?

The age for boys and girls is sometimes different. I can tell you that children start to lose their baby teeth as early as 3 years old, and as late as 7 years old. But around 5 to 6 years old is usually when children will lose their first tooth!

Do you only leave money or do you leave other things?

Mostly, I only leave money. I really think that children can learn so much from saving their money to buy exactly what they want. Sometimes I do have special toys and other gifts to leave. I've been known to leave stuffed animals, action figures, toy dolls, and one time, with the request and permission of a mommy, I left a little baby puppy - not under the pillow, but in a little puppy bed. Can you imagine how hard it was to fly all around carrying that puppy!

How many teeth have you collected?

Too many to count!

How do I get my loose tooth to fall out?

There are so many different ways to get a loose tooth to fall out. I have heard of tying a string to the tooth, and the other end of the string to a door knob. Other ways include eating an apple, making sure to use your loose tooth to bite the apple. A popsicle stick works well too. Just put it between your teeth and wiggle! Or, you can just gently jiggle it and wiggle it until finally it just gets so loose it simply won't stay in your mouth any longer. The important thing to remember is that you don't have to rush the tooth. Almost always the adult tooth growing in will push the baby tooth out of the way. So, use what ever way makes you the most comfortable. There is no reason that you should cause any pain during this magical time.

Do animals lose their teeth? If so, do you collect those teeth?

Many animals do lose their baby teeth. However, there is a completely different Animal Tooth Fairy who collects those teeth. And, believe it or not, he leaves special little treats for the animals to eat when they wake up. The Animal Tooth Fairy is so busy that I hardly ever get to see him. But sometimes we meet up for a healthy snack.

When will my tooth fall out?

Part of the magic of losing baby teeth is the surprise when your tooth falls out. I love surprises. I don't know when teeth will fall out, but I'm always ready to come and collect your teeth. I can tell you that children start to lose their baby teeth as early as 3 years old, and as late as 7 years old. But around 5 to 6 years old is the average.

Can I keep my tooth and still get the money?

If you leave me a note to remind me, I will usually leave your tooth for you to keep, and I will still leave you a surprise. We do need as many teeth in Tooth Fairyland as we can get, so I hope this doesn't become a popular request.

Does it hurt when you lose a tooth?

It doesn't have to hurt. Usually it hurts if you try to get your tooth to fall out before it is ready. Sometimes the dentist has to pull your baby tooth out so the adult tooth can grow in. Kids are sometimes scared that this will hurt, but dentists do a great job to make sure that it doesn't hurt. The strange feeling you feel when your tooth falls out can sometimes be scary, but it doesn't have to hurt. Just be patient, and the tooth will fall out.

How do you get my tooth without waking me up?

Part of being The Tooth Fairy is that I have Tooth Fairy Magic. Using my magic, I can move very quiet and very fast. So quiet and so fast that you don't wake up when I get your tooth...even if it is under your pillow!

Why don't you let anybody see you?

Lots of people get to see me. But my Tooth Fairy Magic only works when little boys and girls are sleeping. Since they must be asleep, they don't see me when I visit!