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Is the Tooth Fairy Real? Exploring the tradition and science behind the legend For generations, children around the world have eagerly awaited the magical visit of the Tooth Fairy—a whimsical creature believed to swap a lost baby tooth for a small gift or coin. But is the Tooth Fairy actually real? The short answer is: no, the Tooth Fairy isn’t real in a literal, physical sense—but the tradition behind it offers fascinating insights into culture, parenting, and child development. ### What Is the Tooth Fairy Tradition? The Tooth Fairy is a mythical figure rooted in folklore and folklore-inspired storytelling. Commonly described as a tiny, graceful fairy who visits children under the pillow at bedtime to collect their fallen tooth in exchange for a reward, the legend varies across cultures with similar tooth-return traditions—like the mouse in Spain (Ratoncito Pérez) or the spider in parts of Africa and South America.