Dear Tooth Fairy

Dear Tooth Fairy,

We’re so excited to report that Will lost his FIRST tooth tonight!

Will was so brave and so patient waiting for it to fall out. He’s put it in a plastic bag under his pillow.

I think this is how we did it when I was a little girl, is that still the right procedure?

Thank you!
Jana Tappa
(Will’s mom)


Dear Jana,

How exciting! Will’s FIRST tooth!

That would be just fine to put the tooth in a plastic bag under Will’s pillow. Every family does it a little different but I can usually figure it out.

Tell Will that he will find SIX dollar coins in the bag this morning.

This is an unusually high amount for a tooth (most teeth only get between 25 cents and 1 dollar).

However, the rate for a first tooth is generally higher plus Will has done such a nice job of brushing his teeth every night that I’m giving him this one-time higher rate.

Congratulations to Will on his bravery and fine tooth-brushing (please tell him he could do a little better in the back!)

Thank you,

The Tooth Fairy