Did you know that the tooth fairy pays different rates per tooth in different states? According to a recent survey by Dental Care Alliance, the average amount she pays ranges from $3.19 per tooth in South Dakota to $5.00 per tooth in Delaware. But what are the specifics of this survey? Who participated, and why is it important? Keep reading to find out!
The survey, conducted in 2019, asked 1,218 parents from across the United States how much money their children received from the tooth fairy per lost tooth. The responses were then analyzed to determine which states had the highest and lowest average payments.
So why is this information important? Well, it turns out that the amount of money paid by the tooth fairy can vary greatly depending on where you live. For example, in Arkansas, the average payment is just $3.50 per tooth, while in Delaware it’s a whopping $5.00!
Why is Arkansas so low?
The tooth fairy pays a lower rate in Arkansas than in other states – the average payment is just $3.50 per tooth. This could be due to a number of factors, such as the cost of living or the average income in that state. However, it’s still unfair for kids in Arkansas who lose teeth to get less money from the tooth fairy than kids in other states.
Hopefully, the data from this survey will help to raise awareness about this issue and encourage the tooth fairy to pay a fairer rate in Arkansas. After all, every child deserves to be rewarded for losing a tooth!
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