Tooth Fairy giving drops for first time in 5 years

Posted: February 28, 2024 at 9:45 am

According to a new Delta Dental poll, the tooth fairy is leaving a little less this year. The average value of a lost tooth declined by 6% from $6.23 to $5.84. Still not too shabby.

U.S. regional ranking for the average value of a lost tooth

1. West ($8.54): Surged ahead of the pack to lead U.S. regions with the highest monetary gift for a lost tooth, marking a 37% increase since last year’s results.
2. Northeast ($6.87): Increased 12% and surpassed the national average by more than $1.00.
3. South ($5.51): Dropped below the national average, after leading last year with $6.59 for a lost tooth.
4. Midwest ($3.63): Significantly trailed the national average with a 36% drop, returning close to its 2021 average of $3.66.