The Tooth Fairy is very particular about the teeth she collects and uses for her castle, so if the child's tooth has a cavity or dark spot, she will throw the bad tooth into the mouth of a big cave where it will be ground up into fairy dust. 3. The Tooth Fairy is very small and very quiet.

Why does the Tooth Fairy leave money?

So, why does the tooth fairy leave money under the pillow? The idea of exchanging a tooth for coins originated in Scandinavia. Vikings paid children for a lost tooth. Teeth were worn on necklaces as good luck charms in battle.

What does the Tooth Fairy do with the teeth UK?

All the teeth the Tooth Fairy collects are gathered in a vast storeroom in the castle. Her elf and pixie friends then use the teeth to make jewellery and sell them to fairies who travel from near and far to the castle to buy them.