Losing a tooth and expecting a visit from the tooth fairy is an exciting time for your child. The tooth fairy is a mysterious and magical creature, so your naturally inquisitive youngster is bound to have lots of questions. There are no right or wrong answers and all families have different tooth fairy traditions, but you if you want to feel a bit more prepared check out our answers to some of the most frequently asked tooth fairy-related questions below
There are several sweet thoughts about what the tooth fairy does with all those teeth that she collects. Many believe that the tooth fairy uses strong white teeth to build her kingdom, using them to form the turrets and walls of her fairy castle.

Other people believe that the tooth fairy uses teeth to make fairy dust, the magical substance that keeps fairies strong and healthy and also helps them to fly.

Some believe that the tooth fairy makes teeth into stars – so you can tell your little one that their teeth will light up the night sky! If you’ve started the tradition of the tooth fairy visiting your child when they lose a tooth, your little one may ask you “what is the Tooth Fairy’s name?” before she visits.

Although tooth fairies are sometimes known as ‘Angels’, ‘Wishes’ and ‘Pixies’, there’s no official name for the tooth fairy, but coming up with a name can help bring him or her to life and is a fun way to personalise the experience for your child. Tinker Bell is a name often associated with fairies thanks to the popular Disney films, or some parents choose Toothiana based on the tooth fairy character in the film Rise of the Guardians. Why not choose your own name and be as creative as you like?