*Trading teeth for treasure during the pandemic. *Around the globe, the pandemic helped make 2020 one the most challenging years ever for dentists. The *Dental Tribune* reported most dental offices around the world closed their doors in March. While most eventually reopened, the impact on dental practices and suppliers was significant. Many adopted cost-cutting measures. 7
The Tooth Fairy did not suffer the same fate. In August 2020, *Delta Dental’s Original Tooth Fairy Poll*® found, “…the Tooth Fairy’s average cash gift increased 30 cents for a lost tooth, for a total of $4.03 per tooth.” The value of a lost tooth has tripled since the poll began in 1998. (The Tooth Fairy exchange rate was about $1.30/tooth back then.)8 Four dollars may seem steep, but the United States isn’t the only country where lost teeth command a high price. For example:9, 10 · Japanese children receive ¥437.93 from the Tooth Fairy. That’s about $4.22. · Ireland and Spain, a baby tooth is worth €3.64 or $4.41. · Canadian kids receive $5.36 Canadian or $4.38 American. · Brazilian parents get off lighter. A tooth there is valued at R$17.12 or $3.27. 8 https://www.deltadental.com/us/en/tooth-fairy/press-release.html <https://in.venntive.com/c1.pl?86c0f900a4aedc88693ee99d95e251548df6f464a4902dbf> 9 https://www.deltadental.com/us/en/tooth-fairy/the-original-poll.html <https://in.venntive.com/c1.pl?9bbc9b11f7fec668e030ec2ff09999f2aa2e150e92b2e448> 10 https://www1.oanda.com/currency/converter/ <https://in.venntive.com/c1.pl?66f56318959cdf748f1117e55e94a4c0c9aaa2519861564d> *(or go to * https://resources.carsongroup.com/hubfs/WMC-Source/2021/01-19-21_OANDA-Currency_Converter-Footnote_10.pdf <https://in.venntive.com/c1.pl?93d479e96b75572e3720a8c5026f966b464b59b84e869648> *)* *Weekly Focus – Think About It* “Inflation is when you pay fifteen dollars for the ten-dollar haircut you used to get for five dollars when you had hair.” _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
