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What A Great Loss!

Losing a tooth may seem a bit weird, the first time it happens, but it happens to every single one of us, and it means you're growing up. Just about every culture around the world has a special way of celebrating this milestone, and here at TinkerTank, we're committed to working with kids and parents to understand and celebrate this important event. Even more, we're here to help facilitate healthy bodies and healthy mouths by educating families about the importance of good nutrition and dental hygiene. Of course, there’s already a great deal of information here, so look around and see what you can learn….
A Brief History of The Tooth Fairy Regardless of the precise mythology, it’s pretty clear that the losing of one’s baby teeth is considered and important rite of passage and has been celebrated with makeshift magic and mysticism as befitting the passage from childhood into adulthood – whether with wings or with magical mice... (read more)
How many baby teeth will I lose... ...and what happens if I lose a grown-up tooth? Generally speaking you have 20 baby-teeth, and you'll lose all of them. (learn more)
Dear Bruce, I hate flossing my teeth because it hurts and takes too long. My mom says that I have to floss my teeth otherwise they will all fall out and I will have to wear dentures. (read more)