When it comes to childhood magic, parents face an onslaught of obstacles involved in keeping up the ruse. My son’s first loose tooth popped out right before bedtime, and of course neither my wife or I ...

A Seattle dentist has been answering emails as the tooth fairy for nearly two decades, helping thousands of parents keep a magical tradition alive for their kids, the New York Times reports. By the ...

CARLSBAD, Calif. — A Carlsbad senior has spent more than 40 years brightening smiles and promoting dental health as the real-life "Tooth Fairy." Jeri Badour, a retired dental hygienist who now lives ...

Most families with children have an endearing story or two to share about the Tooth Fairy. How remarkable that nearly every child buys into the myth and holds onto it longer than it seems possible.

Baby teeth are more than a childhood souvenir. They can reveal a lot about a person's physical and mental health during childhood, scientists say. Researchers are continuing to work hard to unlock the ...