Tooth Fairy return outpaces S&P 500, beats inflation
Regional variations
Parental generosity for deciduous teeth varies by U.S. geographic region, with tight-fisted moms and dads in the Northeast actually paying a little less ($6.14 per tooth) than they did last year. Meanwhile, parents in the South pulled into the national lead, forking out $6.59 per tooth, which is way better than cousin Emily who thinks that she’s more sophisticated because she lives in New York.