There are so many wonderful times in a child’s life. The expectancy of Christmas. The fun of dressing up at Halloween. And the excitement of visits from the Tooth Fairy! As parents, it is a joy to see your child’s excitement from the effort you put into these special occasions. When your child loses a tooth, it is a time to celebrate and remind them of the importance of their dental health. Here are four unique ways to add fun and meaning to your child’s visit from the Tooth Fairy!
#1: May I Have a Receipt, Please?
A receipt is a fun way to memorialize your child’s tooth! It can be left in your little one’s bedroom and serve as a remembrance of the event. You can either buy a receipt pad or download a digital version. You can write down your child’s name, the date, a description of the tooth received, and a small reward. Even something as simple as a small note that says, “Thanks for the tooth!” or “Keep up the good work!” can go a long way. Your child can always count all their receipts when they are grown up!
#2: Dish It Up!
As a parent, you know from experience how difficult it can be to quietly sneak into your child’s bedroom and complete the “under-the-pillow trick” without disturbing them. You can make the magical visit much easier by creating a special Tooth Fairy Dish to hold the lost tooth. Find a solid-colored container at your local thrift shop or housewares store and allow your child to decorate it with paint. Have your child place the special dish next to their bed when they are expecting a visit from the Tooth Fairy. After every visit, the tooth can be memorialized by adding decorations to the dish.
#3: Healthy-Smile Calendar
In addition to a Tooth Fairy gift, consider leaving your child a Healthy-Smile calendar in their room. They can record each time they brush, floss, or visit the dentist. When they lose a tooth, they can place a special sticker on that date. At the end of the year, they can count how many times the Tooth Fairy visited! A calendar is a great way to help your child visualize their progress and instill good oral care habits at an early age.
#4: A Keepsake Book
A simple blank notebook can be turned into another lasting record of the Tooth Fairy’s visits. Your child can choose one at an office supply store or bookstore. They can personalize the notebook and decorate it. Have your child write the Tooth Fairy a note before bed every time they lose a tooth. When you leave your child a gift in return, you can record the date and add a little note, such as: “This is a beautifully healthy tooth! Did you know you’re on your way to having 32 grownup teeth someday?”
It’s a big event when your child loses a tooth! By making it a unique event when the Tooth Fairy visits, you can celebrate the occasion and get your child pumped about their developing smile!
About the Author
Dr. Homer Sedighi serves the children of Chesterfield and the surrounding communities. As a board-certified pediatric dentist, his priority is to partner with you and your little one to create the healthiest growing smiles! Whether your child is just developing baby teeth or almost completed their permanent set, he is able to serve smiles at every stage with his depth of experience and expertise. To schedule a checkup for your child or to learn more about primary teeth, contact him through his website or call (636) 777-7777.