The tooth fairy vs grown-ups
I emailed my mom my realization that the Tooth Fairy didn’t come visit me after my extraction last week. It was probably alright, though, since the Mom Fairy did come… this was her response:
Hmmm, I was just discussing this with friends too. Jean tells me she’s not certain your situation qualifies for a visit from the tooth fairy as your tooth was deliberately pulled and didn’t just “fall” out. Otherwise, kids would be pulling out their own teeth anytime they need money.
My friend, Tim, says after one reaches a certain age, the responsibility transfers to the tooth gnome (who by the way doesn’t deal with minors, legal issues you understand). According to Tim, since you had novocaine to remove the tooth AND drugs to dull the pain you do not qualify. Sorry.
Much love,
The mom fairy
