Losing a baby tooth is a milestone in every child's life, and cultures around the world have created beautiful traditions to mark this special moment.
North America: The Tooth Fairy
The most well-known tradition! Children place their lost tooth under their pillow, and the Tooth Fairy visits at night to exchange it for a small gift or money. The fairy collects teeth to build her magical castle!
Spain and Latin America: Ratoncito Pérez
In Spanish-speaking countries, a little mouse named Ratoncito Pérez (or El Ratón de los Dientes) collects teeth from under pillows and leaves coins or small gifts in return.
France: La Petite Souris
Similar to Spain, French children receive visits from "The Little Mouse" who takes their teeth and leaves treats or coins.
Asian Traditions
In many Asian countries, children throw their lower teeth onto the roof and upper teeth under the floor. This tradition wishes for the new teeth to grow straight toward the old ones!
Middle East
Some Middle Eastern cultures have children throw their teeth toward the sun while asking for a better tooth to replace it.
No matter the tradition, the loss of a baby tooth represents growth and change - a magical transition in childhood that deserves celebration!
