But every culture has a tradition going back thousands of years built around the loss of children’s teeth. Where does she come from? According to an article by Salon Magazine’s Michael Hingston, the tooth fairy is only 88 years old.

She can be a fun tradition for the whole family to participate in! How did the Tooth Fairy hype begin? It marks the first movement from being a “little kid” to being a “big kid.” You can help make the experience less intimidating by introducing the tooth fairy.

Losing teeth can be a scary experience for your child.