Answer: Teeth
Clues: “Choppers” and “Pillow”
Delta Dental released some data from a new poll:
1. 33% of children go to bed early when expecting a visit from the Tooth Fairy, up significantly from 23% last year.
2. Children’s curiosity is also on the rise with 30% “asking to learn more” about the Tooth Fairy, compared to 24% in 2025.
3. 35% of parents say the tradition encourages better oral care in their kids.
4. The average value of a single lost tooth during the past year increased by a whopping 17%, from $5.01 to $5.84. That’s the first year-over-year increase in Tooth Fairy-giving since 2023.
32% of kids received a physical gift this year, up from 19% in 2025.
And since 1998, the average cash gift left by the Tooth Fairy has surged 349%, from $1.30 to $5.84 per tooth.