The short answer: a good tooth fairy letter is short, uses the child's name, mentions one specific thing from their day, says what the fairy is doing with the tooth, and ends with a warm line. Write it by hand, in a different style from your own, on paper the child has not seen before.
What makes a tooth fairy letter work?
Four things, in this order:
- The child's name. Spell it right, and use a nickname only if the child uses it at home.
- A specific detail. "I heard you were brave at the dentist." "I heard that your tooth came out in a pancake." A detail shows the fairy was paying attention.
- What she does with the tooth. Whatever your family's answer is. If you have not decided, see our piece on what the tooth fairy does with the teeth.
- A short sign-off. A name, a title, or the Gold Tooth Fairy's line: "Keep the tooth. Keep the story."
Most children read a letter several times. Make it easy to read out loud.
Can I use a template for a first tooth?
Yes. Change the details.
Dear [Name], Congratulations on your very first lost tooth. I have been waiting for this night. I heard that it came out [how it happened], and I think that is a great story. Your tooth is now gold, and it is in a glass vial with your name on it. I read the date on the label and wrote it in my list. There will be more teeth. When the next one comes out, I will be back. With gold dust on my wings, The Gold Tooth Fairy
If your family does not use a vial, replace the second paragraph: "I took good care of your tooth. It is in a safe place."
What if the tooth was lost or swallowed?
Dear [Name], I know that your tooth went missing. I was there. These things happen, and I made an exception. You do not have to be worried. A tooth that is gone still counts. I left something on your pillow. Please look under it. The Gold Tooth Fairy
What if my child is a doubter?
Answer a question the child asked. Write it from the fairy's side:
Dear [Name], You asked in your note how I find the teeth. I do not tell my methods. But I will say that I only come to children who have a tooth that is ready. You are very good at asking questions. That is a good quality in a person. Yours, The Tooth Fairy
If the child asked "are you real?", write something that is true and kind: "I am as real as the best stories are." Then leave it there.
How do I make a tooth fairy letter look real?
Some tips that work:
- Write with your other hand. It looks different from your normal writing. Make it small.
- Use paper the child has not seen. A small sheet cut from a notebook. A card from a gift shop.
- Keep it small. Fairies are small. A note the size of a business card is believable.
- Add a mark. A stamp, a fingertip of gold ink, a tiny drawing of a tooth.
- Use a different pen. Not the one in the kitchen drawer.
- Leave dust nearby. A small pinch of gold dust on a windowsill, away from the bed, beside the note makes the note feel official. Our kit includes a packet for this. Keep it away from eyes and young children, and do not sprinkle it on bedding.
- Fold it. A fold and a ribbon make it feel delivered.
What are some tooth fairy letter ideas by occasion?
- First tooth. Congratulations, a short story about the date, the vial.
- A tooth lost in public. Mention the park, the restaurant, the school.
- A wiggly tooth that took forever. "I heard that one was stubborn."
- A back molar. "This one is a big one."
- The last baby tooth. A longer, more emotional letter that says the fairy is proud of the whole run.
- Two teeth in one week. "Double visit."
- Away from home. "I found you at Grandma's house."
- A doubting child. Reply to a question.
- A sibling's turn. A note that mentions the older child's help.
How do I make a letter from the fairy's cousins?
If you have the Gift Set, you can sign a letter as Silver or Copper:
- Silver. Short, soft, a little formal. She mentions the moon, the night, the blanket corner.
- Copper. Quick, funny, with an apology for being late. She mentions the apple, the trampoline, or the mud.
Using different handwriting for each cousin helps. A note from Copper can be in all capitals with an exclamation mark. A note from Silver is neat and slanted.
Should the letter mention money?
It can. "I left you something for being so brave." If you do not leave money, a note that mentions the gold tooth or the gold dust is enough. See our piece on how much the tooth fairy pays for ways to decide.
What is a good length for a tooth fairy letter?
Five or six sentences for a young child. A paragraph or two for an older child. Keep the first line direct, and put the best detail in the middle.
Where can I find a free tooth fairy letter template?
Our site has a free letter generator. Enter your child's name and a few details, and print a letter from the Gold Tooth Fairy. It is free, and it is a good starting point if you do not want to write from scratch.
FAQ
What should I write in a tooth fairy letter? The child's name, a specific detail from the day, what the fairy does with the tooth, and a short sign-off.
How do I make it look real? Use a different hand, a small piece of paper, and a detail like gold dust nearby.
How long should it be? Five or six sentences for a young child.
Is there a free letter generator? Yes, on our site.