Children may have mixed emotions when they are about to lose their first teeth. Some are excited and wiggle a loose tooth continuously until they eventually pull them out while others are more timid and seem fearful about what losing a tooth will feel like. National Tooth Fairy Day is a wonderful opportunity to communicate with young children and their families about the natural process of losing primary teeth. It is also a day to recognize the Tooth Fairy's central role in helping children better understand the importance of good oral hygiene habits at home and regular visits to the dentist for a checkup and cleaning.