The Tooth Fairy is a beloved childhood figure, slipping money under pillows in exchange for tiny teeth. Surprisingly, folklore customs can also be used as an economic indicator, at least in the US.
The Tooth Fairy's generosity is fading, with the average gift for a lost tooth dropping 14% over the past year, according to Delta Dental's 2025 Original Tooth Fairy Poll.
This is the second year in a row that the Tooth Fairy’s payouts have decreased in the country, per the dental benefits provider’s Original Tooth Fairy Poll. In 2024, the company says ...