A new study by Delta Dental reveals that the average value of a lost tooth has dropped by 14% in the past year, from $5.84 to $5.01. Despite the decline, the Tooth Fairy still leaves an average cash gift that has increased by 285% since 1998. Other findings:
- 30% of parents say the Tooth Fairy spends more on their child's first tooth
- 20% of parents believe the Tooth Fairy helps teach their child about the value of money