Delta Dental poll finds Tooth Fairy welcomed into most U.S. homes

Poll also reveals more than 1 in 4 children go to bed early in anticipation of Tooth Fairy’s arrival

CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In recognition of National Tooth Fairy Day on August 22, Delta Dental released additional findings from its 2023 Original Tooth Fairy Poll^®.

The Poll, now in its 25^th year, finds the Tooth Fairy is welcomed into an overwhelming majority (81%) of U.S. homes. Further, the delight of the Tooth Fairy is experienced by children and parents alike. More than 1 in 3 (36%) parents say the Tooth Fairy instills good oral health habits in their children, and in anticipation of the Tooth Fairy’s arrival, 27% of children head to bed early.