Despite recession, Tooth Fairy remains generous

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Recession not hurting the Tooth Fairy
Recession not hurting the Tooth Fairy

Traditionally, show business and alcohol are thought to be immune to recessions.

It looks like we can add baby teeth to that list. A survey of 1,500 parents nationwide released by Delta Dental of Minnesota found that 86% did not allow economic gloom and doom to impact the Tooth Fairy's payouts. The Tooth Fairy is paying a bounty of $2.13 per tooth this year on average, up 13% from last year.

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