Tooth Fairy letter ideas: what to write
4 November 2026
A good Tooth Fairy letter is short, uses your child's name, mentions something specific (which tooth, how well they've brushed, something brave they did) and is signed with the Tooth Fairy's own name. Below is wording you can copy for the first tooth, a late visit, a lost or swallowed tooth and the very last tooth.
What should a Tooth Fairy letter say?
Children read these letters again and again, and many keep them for years. The ones that work best include:
- Their name, spelled exactly right, near the top.
- A detail only the Tooth Fairy would know: which tooth it was, where it came out ("at Grandma's", "in an apple"), or how long it wobbled.
- Praise for something real: brushing, bravery, being kind to a sibling.
- A little bit of fairy world: what she'll do with the tooth, how far she flew, the weather on the way.
- A sign-off with a name, and perhaps a tiny drawing or a dusting of glitter.
Keep it to a few short sentences for under-sevens. Older readers will enjoy a little more.
Letter for the first lost tooth
Dear Amelia,
Congratulations on losing your very first tooth! I could tell it was a bottom front tooth the moment I picked it up, because it was so small and so very clean. You must be brushing beautifully.
I have taken it back to Tooth Fairy Land, where it will be polished and put somewhere very special. I have left you a little something to say thank you.
Keep brushing, and I'll see you next time a tooth wobbles.
Love,
Twinkle, the Tooth Fairy
The first tooth usually comes out at about six, so this letter is often one of the first things a child reads by themselves. Write it in clear, simple words. More ideas in our guide to the first lost tooth.
Letter for when the Tooth Fairy is late
Dear Oliver,
I'm so sorry I didn't come last night. So many children lost teeth that I ran out of flying time before I reached your house. I've left a little extra to say sorry for keeping you waiting.
Your tooth was worth the wait. It's one of the shiniest I've collected all year.
Love,
Pip, the Tooth Fairy
Letter for a lost or swallowed tooth
Dear Sophie,
I got your note about your tooth. Don't worry at all. Tooth fairies always know when a tooth has come out, even when it goes missing. I've written it into my Big Book of Teeth, so it still counts.
Thank you for being so honest and for writing to tell me.
Love,
Bluebell, the Tooth Fairy
Letter for a tooth taken out at the dentist
Dear Leo,
I heard you were very brave at the dentist today. That tooth needed a little help to come out, and you sat so still. Brave teeth deserve a brave reward, so I've left you something extra special.
Love,
Sparkle, the Tooth Fairy
Letter for the last baby tooth
The last baby tooth usually comes out at around 12. This is a lovely chance to mark the end of a chapter, and for some families it's the moment to gently let the secret out.
Dear Grace,
This is your last baby tooth, and my last visit to you. I've collected all twenty of your teeth over the years, from that first tiny one at the front to this one today.
You've grown so much. Look after your grown-up teeth: they have to last you the rest of your life. And if there are younger children in your house, I might need your help keeping my secrets.
With love, and thank you for everything,
Twinkle, the Tooth Fairy
Short notes for every other tooth
You won't want to write a long letter twenty times. A one-line note is plenty for the middle teeth:
- "Tooth number 5! You're halfway to a grown-up smile."
- "What a wobbler that was. Well done for being so patient."
- "This one was so sparkly I could see my reflection in it."
- "I flew through the rain for this one. Worth it!"
- "A top tooth this time. I'm adding it to my castle wall."
- "Thank you for the drawing you left. I've pinned it up in Tooth Fairy Land."
How to make a Tooth Fairy letter look real
- Disguise your handwriting. Write very small, in capitals, or with your other hand.
- Use a special pen. Gold, silver or glitter gel pens look nothing like your shopping list.
- Use tiny paper. Cut a sheet into a postcard-sized piece, roll it up and tie it with thread.
- Add a seal. A sticker, a dot of wax or a pressed flower.
- Keep the details consistent. Write down the Tooth Fairy's name and any story details, so letter number 12 matches letter number 1.
- Print it. Some parents prefer a printed letter on nice paper, especially if handwriting is a giveaway.
Keep a copy of every letter. Together they make a lovely keepsake when your child is older; see our ideas for keepsake letters for children. For other ways to make the visit special, see our Tooth Fairy ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What do you write in a letter from the Tooth Fairy?
Use your child's name, mention which tooth it was or a detail about how it came out, praise something real such as their brushing, say a little about what the Tooth Fairy will do with the tooth, and sign it with the Tooth Fairy's name. A few short sentences is enough.
Should the Tooth Fairy leave a letter every time?
No. A proper letter for the first tooth, the last tooth and any special occasion, with a one-line note for the others, is easier to keep up and still feels magical.
How do I disguise my handwriting for a Tooth Fairy note?
Write very small, in capitals or with your non-writing hand, and use a gold, silver or glitter pen. Printing the letter on nice paper also works well.
What should the Tooth Fairy's name be?
Anything your child will love: something like Twinkle, Pip, Bluebell or Sparkle, or a name your child chooses. Write it down so you use the same name every time.
What do you write when the Tooth Fairy forgets?
Apologise, give a simple reason such as being too busy or the weather, leave a little extra, and praise the tooth. Children usually forgive a late fairy straight away.