Economic Indicator? Average Tooth Fairy Reward Increased By 12.5%

[matcom]

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As economic indicators fluctuate, U.S. children still have a reason to smile -- especially if their smiles are missing teeth.

The Tooth Fairy is now paying more, according to a survey by a dental insurance company Securian Dental.

The average child received $1.78 per tooth in 2004, according to the survey. That's a 12.5 percent increase from the 2003 average of $1.58.

The insurance provider noted that the increase was greater than gains in the stock markets.

Some children got as little as 10 cents for their fallen-out teeth; some got as much as $25.

First visits to the dentist took place between ages 2 and 4. Also, 88 percent of parents reported that their children had been given flouride treatments.

http://www.wftv.com/family/4271529/detail.html

[underpants]

1. I can yank out all my teeth and cover half the cable bill this month

:-)

[underpants]

2. Are these figures prorated for Tennessee and Kentucky?

Just wondering.