Start
a Tooth Fairy Tradition to Encourage Good Dental Habits
Creative toothfairy ideas can also incorporate dental care education
and establish good brushing habits. Reinforcing the importance
of dental care routines by using notes written by the tooth fairy
is a fun way to remind kids to brush and floss. Printable toothfairy
receipts and note cards are available online, or you can design
your own using notepaper and glitter for fairy dust to make the
experience seem even more authentic.
Tooth containers
are another popular item associated with visits from the toothfairy.
Mini treasure chests are an option. Tooth-shaped pillows or monogrammed
pillows with pockets to hold the lost tooth will help to avoid
losing the important item before the toothfairy arrives to collect
it.
Unforeseen
Circumstances Affecting Tooth Fairy Visits
Sometimes a child may lose a tooth and not even be aware that
it has fallen out. In this case, your child can write a short
note, with your help, to explain the situation to the toothfairy
and perhaps to suggest a location to search (school, playground,
etc.). On extremely busy nights, the toothfairy may not have cash
on hand — especially when the tooth loss occurs right before
bedtime — and will need to supply a child with an IOU. Explain
to your child that lots of kids at that age lose teeth, and sometimes
this happens on the same day. There are times when the toothfairy
forgets to visit or just doesn't make it to your house. A simple
explanation with the promise of a reward the next night will usually
suffice.
Tooth
Fairy Ideas for Extraordinary Situations
Occasionally, a baby tooth is lost prematurely due to an accident
or injury. In other situations, baby teeth refuse to come out
on their own and need to be "wiggled" out at the dentist's
office. These special cases call for extra care and attention
from parents, as well as from the toothfairy. An encouraging letter
from the toothfairy, accompanied by a treat, can be sent to praise
the child's bravery at the dentist office. Reassuring a child
who has been through a dental procedure helps to take away some
of the fear and provides an opportunity to discuss the experience
with your child at his or her level of understanding. |