First words are sweet and first steps are exciting, but there’s something about first lost tooth that makes us so emotional. It’s a milestone that truly feels like a “big kid” one, and officially ...

The 2026 poll found the average payout for a lost tooth rose 17% to $5.84, the first increase since 2023. The Northeast averaged $6.45 (highest), while the Midwest ($5.27) saw the largest ...