Question 1

Why does the Tooth Fairy take my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Every tooth you lose holds something special - a memory, a moment of bravery, a flash of kindness. The Tooth Fairy collects these tiny treasures because they contain the virtues of childhood. And those virtues? They're exactly what the world needs.

Question 2

What does the Tooth Fairy do with my teeth?

Accepted Answer

In her workshop, the Tooth Fairy carefully extracts the virtue from each tooth. These virtues are then woven into the fabric of the world - helping someone be a little braver, a little kinder, a little more patient.

Question 3

Why does the Tooth Fairy leave money?

Accepted Answer

It's a trade, really. You're giving something precious - a piece of yourself that took time and care to grow. The coin is the Tooth Fairy's way of saying 'thank you' for trusting her with something so important.

Question 4

Why does the Tooth Fairy come at night?

Accepted Answer

Fairies work best in the quiet hours, when dreams are deep and imaginations are wide open. Plus, there's something about starlight that helps her fly faster.

Question 5

How does the Tooth Fairy get in my house?

Accepted Answer

Fairies are very small - about the size of your hand - and they can slip through the tiniest spaces: a crack in a window, a gap under a door, even the space between moonbeams.

Question 6

Is the Tooth Fairy real?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Tooth Fairy is real. She just does her work in ways most people don't see. Like many important things, she works quietly, at night, fixing small problems and keeping the world in balance. When you lose a tooth, it doesn't disappear by accident. The Tooth Fairy takes it because every tooth holds memories and virtues you've grown while becoming yourself. She uses those to help make the world a little better, then leaves something behind as a thank-you. You may never see her, but the clues are there. And that's exactly how she likes it.

Question 7

How many teeth does the Tooth Fairy have?

Accepted Answer

Millions! The workshop is full of them - sorted by virtue, organized by year, catalogued by country. It looks a bit like a library, if libraries sparkled.

Question 8

What if I swallow my tooth?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry. The Tooth Fairy has been doing this for a very long time. She always finds a way. Just leave a note under your pillow explaining what happened - she appreciates the honesty.

Question 9

Who are Arlo and CeCe?

Accepted Answer

Arlo and CeCe are the two young characters at the heart of The Tooth Fairy's Magical Mission. They're curious, imaginative kids who discover what really happens to lost teeth and what goes on inside the Tooth Fairy's workshop. They're being developed as part of the animated short film and children's book from the Wiggly Tooth Workshop.

Question 10

What is ToothSafe?

Accepted Answer

ToothSafe is a beautifully designed keepsake box for lost teeth, created by the Wiggly Tooth Workshop. It gives kids a special, safe place to leave their tooth for the Tooth Fairy. ToothSafe is currently in development and will be available for early access to Workshop members first.

Question 11

What is the Wiggly Tooth Workshop?

Accepted Answer

The Wiggly Tooth Workshop is the creative studio behind The Tooth Fairy's Magical Mission — an animated short film, children's book, and ToothSafe product for kids and families. It is being developed in collaboration with Peter H. Reynolds and FableVision Studios.

Question 12

When does The Tooth Fairy's Magical Mission come out?

Accepted Answer

The animated short film The Tooth Fairy's Magical Mission is in production and scheduled for Summer 2026. The children's book and ToothSafe product will follow. Join the Workshop mailing list at wigglytoothworkshop.com to get early access and launch updates.

Question 13

Is there a free tooth fairy coloring page I can print?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Wiggly Tooth Workshop offers a free printable tooth fairy coloring page as a PDF download — no sign-up required. It features original artwork from the world of The Tooth Fairy's Magical Mission and is designed for kids ages 3 to 10. Download it at https://wigglytoothworkshop.com/coloring-page.

Question 14

Where does the Tooth Fairy tradition come from?

Accepted Answer

Customs around lost teeth exist in almost every culture. Norse and Northern European traditions from the 10th century mention a tooth fee — a small payment for a child's first lost tooth. In France, it's La Petite Souris, a small mouse. In parts of Asia, children throw teeth onto the roof or under the floor. The modern English-speaking Tooth Fairy became widespread in the early 20th century, shaped by generations of parents answering the question every child asks: what happens to my tooth now?

Question 15

What age do children lose their first tooth?

Accepted Answer

Most children lose their first tooth between ages 5 and 7, though anywhere from 4 to 8 is completely normal. The bottom front teeth (lower central incisors) usually come out first — the same ones that came in first when they were babies.