Even the fairy of the teeth cuts. The average price per tooth in America has just seen its greatest drop in 27 years

Delta Dental, for 27 years, has followed how the dental fairy leaves children under the pillows of children while they lose teeth. And the most recent study shows an average price per tooth of $ 5.01 in the United States, which is a drop of 14% compared to $ 5.84 from last year, the largest.

In addition, the fairy of the teeth does not give additional gifts so frequently. Last year, 21% of children said they had received “something else” with money. This year, this number fell to 16%.

“Since 1998, Delta Dental has followed teeth as a timely reminder for families that good oral health is an essential element in the general well-being of a child,” Delta Dental wrote in a press release.

The decrease of 2025 also means that for the first time since 2000, the S&P index has surpassed the index of dental fairies (increases and reductions in the quantity left by tooth). This marks the first year that the real world market has surpassed the fairy.

The prices of the teeth still experienced big gains in the 21st century. In 2000, a tooth went for a little less than $ 2, which means that it was gaining more than 150% during this period.

Curious to know what the fairy of the teeth pays in other countries? (Spoiler: children from other countries are better than American children.) Here is the current average.

Japan – ¥ 752 ($ 5.12)

Ireland – € 4.80 ($ 5.62)

Spain – € 4.80 ($ 5.62)

England – £ 3.97 ($ 5.39)

Canada – $ 7.13 ($ 5.17)

Brazil – R 28.68 R $ ($ 5.31)

Costa Rica – ₡ 2535.44 ($ 5.02)