How to write it
Reassure first
The Tooth Fairy does not need the tooth to know it came out.
Mention where it went
It shows she really knows, and usually gets a laugh.
Suggest a note next time
Children like having a plan.
Still leave a receipt
It makes the lost tooth "official."
An example
Another way to say it
These are examples we wrote to show the tone. They are not customers’ letters.
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Questions parents ask
Does the Tooth Fairy still come if the tooth was lost or swallowed?
In most families, yes. A note from the child explaining what happened works well in place of the tooth, and the Tooth Fairy can write back to say it counts.
Is it dangerous if my child swallowed a tooth?
A swallowed baby tooth usually passes without trouble, but if your child is coughing, in pain or having trouble breathing or swallowing, contact a doctor or dentist. This page is not medical advice.
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