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The tooth fairy and malpractice
Cost of tooth fairy on the rise
BMJ 2013; 346 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.f237 (Published 15 January 2013) Cite this as: BMJ 2013;346:f237
- C Albert Yeung, consultant in dental public health1
- 1NHS Lanarkshire, Kirklands, Bothwell G71 8BB, UK
- albert.yeung{at}lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Losing milk teeth has also proved to be a profitable business for children. A recent study in the UK found that 70% of parents pay at least £1 (€1.2; $1.6) per milk tooth for tooth fairy visits. The value of milk teeth has steadily increased in the past …
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