Tooth Fairy hit by recession shocker

New research has revealed that the Tooth Fairy is planning to pay out less this year as teeth values plummet.

 

A predicted £1 million reduction in payouts is expected for 2009, running in at a ten per cent drop in pocket money.

 

Children of single parents are the most likely to be hit by the low value of milk teeth with a cut expected of up to 53 per cent.

 

A totally of 13 per cent of parents already say that the Tooth Fairy does not leave money at their house, and this figure is expected to rise.

 

In the Wales and West, 38 per cent admitted their children will definitely be experience some reduction in the amount the Fairy Leaves.

 

The research was commissioned by Denplan, a dental plan payment provider whose managing director, Steve Gates, said: “The Tooth Fairy is an age-old tradition that aims to reward children for taking good care of their milk teeth. It would be a shame to discourage such good practice, perhaps parents could consider an alternative reward that would encourage their child to continue their excellent oral healthcare habits. Something that makes them feel important and justly rewarded. For some children staying up bit later than usual for one night might be appropriate or having an extra hour’s TV or video games.”