By Ree Hines —
Today
Good news, kids!
It's a lucrative time to have a loose tooth.
But don't expect the tooth mouse to celebrate.
According to the results of the annual Tooth Fairy survey by insurance company Delta Dental, which has tracked the
value
of a tooth since 1998,
payouts skyrocketed 16% last year.
In 2022, a tooth
cost
$5.36.
Now the children can expect $6.23 from the little mouse (or
Tooth fairy,
in
English).
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Of course, that's just an average price.
The tooth mouse's pay varies depending on the location and the family of the lucky child.
Those who lose their teeth in the
South
can expect the highest payment for their premolars: $6.59
,
while those in the
West
will earn only $6.25 on average.
In the
Northeast
it is 6.14 dollars.
As for the kids in the
Midwest
, maybe you should consider a trip to another region when your next tooth starts to move;
otherwise, they can only expect
$5.63.
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According to Delta Dental, which surveyed a thousand mothers and fathers of children ages 6 to 12, the
price
of a tooth often follows the direction of the US economy.
On this occasion, however, it rose almost double the inflation record reached in June (9.1%).
When the survey began in 1998, a tooth
cost
around $1.30.
Its value has increased by 379% in 25 years.
If this trend continues,
the children of 2048
will see an average of
$30
under their pillows.
“Leaving money under the pillow for kids is a fun tradition, but we don't want to go down a slippery slope into thinking they're entitled to a payment,” says Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions.com.
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“Normally, the more we give, the more the children want
,” he says.
"Keep in mind that caving in to demands for higher pay will likely lead to caving in on all sorts of issues down the road: from the newest toy, to name-brand clothing, to the latest tech gear," he added. .
"Remember that it's okay (and even good) for kids to be disappointed from time to time
," she added.
The results were published just days before National Tooth Mouse Day, which is celebrated on February 28.
The American Dental Association to visit the dentist every six months.
