Losing baby teeth is a natural part of growing up, but for children, it can be a little scary. That’s why at Pedodontic Associates on Oahu and Maui, the tooth fairy is something of a celebrity. When National Tooth Fairy Day rolls around twice a year on August 22^nd and February 28^th, the children’s dentists celebrate by sharing stories about the tooth fairy that are not only fun but also help educate kids on the importance of proper dental care.

The modern incarnation of the tooth fairy visits children when they lose one of their baby teeth. If the tooth is placed underneath their pillow, the tooth fairy replaces the lost tooth with a small payment. This folklore dates all the way back to 1908.

Here are four fun ways to pay homage to the dentist’s favorite tooth collector on National Tooth Fairy Day:

1. Send The Tooth Fairy A Letter 

At Pedodontic Associates, the tooth fairy is the dentist's best friend. She writes letters to each patient, educating kids on what happens when they lose a baby tooth and how to keep their teeth sparkly and clean. To teach your child about how much fun dental care can be, personalize a tooth fairy letter from Pedodontic Associates.

2. Watch The “Tooth Fairy” Movie 

Grab some healthy snacks that are also good for your teeth, such as apples and string cheese, and pop in the “Tooth Fairy,” a 2010 comedy starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. As a minor-league hockey player, Johnson serves one week as a real-life tooth fairy, complete with a wand and wings. 

3. Read A Dental Care-Themed Book 

If you want your kids to have good oral health habits as adults, it’s important to teach them about how to take care of their teeth when they’re young. The children’s dentists at Pedodontic Associates recommend reading  “The Mixed-up Tooth Fairy” by Keith Faulkner, “Dear Tooth Fairy” by Alan Durant, and “You Think It’s Easy Being the Tooth Fairy?” by Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt.

4. Make A Tooth Fairy Pillow 

Follow these simple instructions for how to make a tooth fairy pillow. Instead of putting the tooth under your kid’s pillow, which is hard for the fairy to access, hang the tooth fairy pillow on your child’s doorknob.

The tooth fairy is a great way to make going to the dentist a fun experience for your kid, so celebrate Pedodontic Associates’s favorite celebrity this August 22^nd! For more information about the best pediatric dentists on Oahu and Maui, visit the Pedodontic Associates website or call (808) 487-7933 for the Aiea location, (808) 735-1733 for the Honolulu location, or (808) 877-0066 for the Kahului location.