Speak Out: What’s the Going Rate for a Tooth These Days?

Today is a day set aside to recognize a hard-working lady who doesn’t get enough credit: The Tooth Fairy.

February 28 is National Tooth Fairy Day.

Punchbowl.com has some background on the Tooth Fairy. Apparently, the original legend told of a Tooth Mouse who would gather children’s baby teeth. The story developed into the Tooth Fairy we know today, possibly because the idea of a Tooth Mouse stealing your teeth in the night is pretty creepy.

I remember one year I was determined to see just how fast the Tooth Fairy worked. So when my loose tooth fell out, I didn’t tell anyone, just went ahead and put it under my pillow.

That night, when I went to bed, I slipped my hand under the pillow and found a dollar! She’d been in and out already! How did she do that? How did she know?

When I was a little older, I realized parents tend to notice when there’s a hole in their child’s smile, even if the kid is attempting to hide it.

Does the Tooth Fairy visit your kids?

What does the Tooth Fairy give out for a tooth these days? What did she leave when you were younger?

Tell us in the comments!