Your child just lost a tooth — so how much should the Tooth Fairy leave? Answer a few quick questions for a fair, up-to-date amount, then print a keepsake receipt signed by the Fairy herself.
From Delta Dental's 2026 Original Tooth Fairy Poll — a survey of 1,000 U.S. parents of children ages 6–12, run every January for 28 years.
| Region | Average per tooth (2026) |
|---|---|
| Northeast | $6.45 |
| West | $5.99 |
| South | $5.89 |
| Midwest | $5.27 |
| National | $5.84 |
Source: Delta Dental 2026 Original Tooth Fairy Poll®. Figures refresh each February when the new poll is released.
In 2026 the national average is $5.84 per tooth. Most parents land somewhere between a dollar coin and a five — there's no wrong number. Pick what fits your household; consistency matters more than the amount.
It's common — the first tooth averages $7.17, about 23% more, and 38% of parents add a first-tooth bonus. A small "milestone" bump (and maybe a note from the Fairy) is a sweet touch.
Totally — and it's rising fast. In 2026, nearly 1 in 3 kids got a non-cash gift (a book, a small toy, a fairy coin). Great if you'd rather not start a cash arms race with the neighbors.
Set a "house rate" once (say $2–$5, with a first-tooth bonus) and stick to it for every child and every tooth. Print a receipt each time so the amount — and the magic — stays the same.
The Fairy got delayed by a storm / a busy night / a faraway house. Leave a tiny apology note and a small extra. It happens to the best of us.
A few keepsakes parents pair with the receipt. Sponsored
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