The Tooth Fairy continues to instill good oral health habits in children

Delta Dental celebrates 23 years of tracking the Tooth Fairy ' s U.S. annual giving in the Original Tooth Fairy Poll ®OAK BROOK, Ill., Aug. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This National Tooth Fairy Day, Delta Dental reminds families and caregivers of the role the Tooth Fairy can play in teaching children about oral health. While 72% of parents surveyed said they struggle with getting their child to brush their teeth, one in three parents agreed that Tooth Fairy visits are a positive way to instill good oral health habits in their children. In addition to helping create good oral health habits, Tooth Fairy visits are special, fun, and exciting. Nearly half of parents welcome the Tooth Fairy into their homes because they want to:Give their child something to be excited about (53%)Make their child feel special (46%)Celebrate something fun (48%)" The Tooth Fairy tradition invites oral health conversations into households in an exciting and fun way, which is why Delta Dental continues to create materials centered on the Tooth Fairy for parents, families, and communities to educate children about the importance of good oral health, " said Emily O ' Brien, Director of Strategic Communications, Delta Dental Plans Association.To learn more about Delta Dental ' s Tooth Fairy resources for families and kids, please visit our Original Tooth Fairy Poll website. Tooth Fairy payouts reach all-time highNew findings from Delta Dental ' s Original Tooth Fairy Poll ® show th...
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