One of the great joys of being a parent is seeing your little one grow. It’s so exciting to see them hit their many milestones, especially losing their first tooth! While it’s fun for children to place their pearly white under their pillow and excitedly wait for a surprise gift, it’s a perfect time for a parent to capitalize on their missing tooth to use as a teaching moment. By introducing the tooth fairy in a way that motivates them to care for their smile, you will be helping them to build excellent long-term oral health habits. Here are four ways how!
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