Economic Indicator? Tooth Fairy Increases Gifts
Baby Teeth Beat Other Investments
POSTED: Thursday, March 10, 2005
As economic indicators fluctuate, U.S. children still have a reason to smile -- especially if their smiles are missing teeth.The Tooth Fairy is now paying more, according to a survey by DeCare Dental, which manages dental plans.The average child received $1.78 per tooth in 2004, according to the survey. That's a 12.5 percent increase from the 2003 average of $1.58.The insurance provider noted that the increase was greater than gains in the stock markets.Some children got as little as 10 cents for their fallen-out teeth; some got as much as $25.First visits to the dentist took place between ages 2 and 4. Also, 88 percent of parents reported that their children had been given flouride treatments.DeCare Dental is an administrator of Securian Dental plans.
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