{"id":11,"date":"2021-04-25T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-25T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=11"},"modified":"2021-05-10T17:32:29","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T17:32:29","slug":"tooth-fairy-stories-and-myths-to-help-your-child-get-excited","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/25\/tooth-fairy-stories-and-myths-to-help-your-child-get-excited\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tooth Fairy Myths to Help Your Child Get Excited About Their Upcoming Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Has your child recently lost a baby tooth? Getting them excited about a visit from the Tooth Fairy isn\u2019t always easy, especially if they appear fearful or nervous about the idea. When it comes to someone or something coming into their room at night while asleep and leaving a gift under their pillow, your little one may feel more scared than excited. To help minimize their fears and instead, get them excited about their upcoming visit, here are 4 tooth fairy stories<\/a> from other parts of the world you can share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Healthy Baby Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we dive into what other cultures do to help their children get excited about losing baby teeth, it\u2019s important that you and your child understand why it\u2019s important to keep these primary pearly whites in tip-top shape. While it is true they will eventually fall out, these teeth should remain firmly in place until it\u2019s time for them to fall out and be replaced by permanent ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cavities and tooth decay are common occurrences among children. From sugary sodas and fruit juices to candy and bread, and even novice oral hygiene skills, their primary teeth can develop problems that will carry with them into adulthood. It\u2019s vital to not only play an active role in your child\u2019s oral health regime, but you should also help them to get excited about taking care of their teeth and gums. Working closely alongside their pediatric dentist can make a big difference in the health and longevity of their smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Stories to Share With Your Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for fun ways to tell your child about the Tooth Fairy, consider these stories and traditions from around the world to spur their excitement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n