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“National Tooth Fairy Day encourages us to take a look back on the history of one of dental care’s little helpers. It’s one way our children develop good dental hygiene,” says National Day Calendar (https://rb.gy/xabi7g).

Throughout human life, we’ve had stories of fairies used for health education. The National Day Calendar provides examples such as in the mid-1920s when there were fairies persuading children to eat their vegetables, wash behind their ears, and get a good night’s rest. “Then, in 1927, Esther Watkins Arnold printed an eight-page playlet for children called the Tooth Fairy.”

Ever since, the Tooth Fairy has had many variations to help children promote taking care of their teeth. It has become a custom for children to leave their tooth under their pillow, and the Tooth Fairy will replace it with money.

National Tooth Fairy Day, which is celebrated on February 28, is a day not only for children, but for parents as well. “Participating in the fun and watching the pure joy little kids exude is wonderful,” says National Today (https://rb.gy/5k1xxs).

Myths live in the stories of our childhood, and we see the happiness go through the youth as we start to grow to adulthood. To help celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day, you can observe it by using the hashtag provided by National Day Calendar: #NationalToothFairyDay, to post on social media. National Today suggests preparing for a visit from the Tooth Fairy, watching a movie about the Tooth Fairy, reading a book about the Tooth Fairy, and especially taking care of your teeth!