Children's teeth begin to loosen and fall out at about six years old, but it could take longer. Your child's bottom two and top two front teeth will often be the first to go. And then... the rest. (The lateral incisors, first molars, canines, and second molars, if you want to be a tooth fairy that knows your stuff.)
Learn about the different types of teeth here.
A lot of grocery stores, retailers, and dollar stores may have tooth fairy themed cards and decorations you can purchase, and you can even repurpose decorations meant for other celebrations on this special occasion, too.
You'll be able to find some excellent tooth fairy decorations by searching your favorite online marketplaces. But if you're on a budget or want to get creative, there are some fun ways to add some tooth fairy flair without spending a dime.
In this modern age of connectivity, it's pretty simple for tooth fairies like you to find what you're looking for on the internet. Simply go into your favorite search engine and type in "tooth fairy" or "tooth fairy art" click on the images tab, and see what results come up. Search engines are pretty intuitive these days, and those basic phrases should suffice. But feel free to go crazy and perform some of the most common search phrases on the topic like "tooth fairy clip art," "tooth fairy clipart free printable," "add tooth fairy to picture free," or any other variation you can think of until you find the exact tooth fairy art you need.
You'll be able to save or copy-and-paste most of the images you see for free. Some may require you to sign up for an account or pay royalties to the creator of the picture, but you should be able to find what you need without pulling anything out of your tooth fairy budget.
The possibilities are endless, but here are a few ideas you can feel free to use (you don't need to give us any teeth for them or anything!)
Try writing a letter from the tooth fairy to your child:
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Use tooth fairy art as decoration:
Make it your own:
Whatever you end up doing for your child when they lose their teeth, remember to make this a moment of excitement and celebration. Let them know that this is a rite of passage that we all go through, and it's one of the many beautiful joys of growing up. And don't miss this opportunity as a great teaching moment about practicing good oral hygiene. Whatever you do for your child, you're going to do great, and we have a feeling you're going to give your child something to smile about when they wake up.
This article is intended to promote understanding of and knowledge about general oral health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your dentist or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.
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This article is intended to promote understanding of and knowledge about general oral health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your dentist or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.