Who is the Tooth Fairy?

This week, we sink our teeth into the mystery of the Tooth Fairy’s American origins. We’re tracing her from 19th-century folklore to her rise as a pop culture icon, exploring how this tiny sprite became a household staple. Plus, we talk cold, hard cash: what is the current going rate per milk tooth in today's economy? Whether you're a parent tracking the average tooth fairy payout or just curious about the history of dental traditions, this episode covers the evolution of the world's most famous nocturnal dental hygienist.Castle Street Dental. (2022, February 23). The weird and wonderful history of the Tooth Fairy. https://www.castlestreetdental.co.uk/the-weird-and-wonderful-history-of-the-tooth-fairy/French As You Like It. (2022, July 20). A French lesson on the Little Mouse | French Tooth Fairy. https://www.frenchasyoulikeit.com/a-french-lesson-on-the-little-mouse/Heroes Wiki. (n.d.). Tooth Fairy (folklore). Fandom. Retrieved May 4, 2026, from https://hero.fandom.com/wiki/Tooth_Fairy_(folkloreSilva, M. (2019, July 16). Curious Kids: Why do we lose our baby teeth? Murdoch Children's Research Institute. https://www.mcri.edu.au/news/insights-and-opinions/curious-kids-why-do-we-lose-our-baby-teethWagner, J. (2023, August 21). Good Question: How did the story of the Tooth Fairy begin? And what's the going rate nowadays? CBS News Minnesota. https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/tooth-fairy-origin/Wikipedia. (2024, April 24). Darkness Falls (2003 film). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkness_Falls_(2003_filmWikipedia. (2024, May 1). Tooth fairy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_fairyClark, R. L. (1995). Flights of fancy, leaps of faith: Children's myths in contemporary America. University of Chicago Press. (Original work published 1995). Retrieved from https://archive.org/details/flightsoffancyle00clar/mode/2upFreeMedEducation. (2019, September 13). What are the different types of teeth? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE-TtFhZlDw