Even the Tooth Fairy Has Fallen Victim to Inflation

Posted: March 2, 2023 at 7:39 am

According to an annual poll, the tooth fairy is giving 16% more per tooth this year compared to 2022. In 2022, a tooth was worth about $5.36, but now kids can expect about $6.23 for their baby teeth. The survey polled 1,000 parents with children between 6 and 12 years of age. If this inflation rate holds, a single tooth will be worth $30 in 2048.

The 2023 Original Tooth Fairy Poll® results are in! See how the Tooth Fairy’s giving has changed over the 25-year history of the poll. https://t.co/3WeWgnTTVd pic.twitter.com/EPXGRsL7ah

— Delta Dental Plans Association (@DeltaDental) February 28, 2023