When you’re a parent, the experience of finding tiny human teeth lying around your home can elicit a range of emotions. In a household without kids, discovering such a stash might lead you to think of something sinister, rather than the whimsical notion of the Tooth Fairy.
Recently, while tidying up, I stumbled upon baby teeth in the most unexpected places. It felt reminiscent of being in some horror movie—molars, tiny incisors, and even a couple of canines were hiding in the junk drawer, perched atop my bathroom vanity beside the floss and makeup, and tucked away in a quirky change jar in the kitchen. They were everywhere.
The enchantment of being the Tooth Fairy is thrilling—at first. I recall tiptoeing into my first child’s room, gently lifting their little head to slide a beautifully crafted note, some glitter, and a dollar bill under their pillow. Those were the magical moments with Emma, my eldest, and for a few of the teeth lost by my second child, Liam.
By the time my youngest, Oliver, started losing teeth, he’d simply hand them to me, and I’d dig around in my purse for whatever I had on hand. One time, I think he got a coupon for a sandwich shop, but it’s the thought that counts, right?
Now that they’re all getting older, my thoughts have shifted to more serious matters—like lost innocence, forgotten passwords, and the elusive TV remote. And I keep asking myself: what should I do with all these teeth? Toss them? Bury them? After years of watching crime shows, I know that teeth are not biodegradable. The last thing I want is for the police to show up at my door years later, having unearthed a collection of my children’s teeth from a landfill.
While I could take a creative route and craft a decorative piece with them, I lack the necessary tools and fear it might raise a few eyebrows. In these moments, I often ponder what my rational friends would do. I’m sure they’d dispose of them without a second thought, but I find myself unable to do that just yet. Perhaps it’s my sentimental side or a family history of keeping odd mementos.
For now, those baby teeth are safe. I’ve gathered them all into a bag and tucked them away in a drawer, sharing space with other peculiar keepsakes. They will remain there, undisturbed, for the foreseeable future.
Please tell me I’m not alone in this! I can already imagine a conversation turning awkwardly when someone asks if I kept the umbilical cord stumps too.
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In summary, the question of what to do with baby teeth remains a quirky yet sentimental dilemma for many parents. While the options are numerous, the choice ultimately stems from personal sentimentality and a touch of humor in the journey of parenthood.