Meet the (real) tooth fairy


By AGENCY
  • Family
  • Thursday, 21 Aug 2025

Dr Purva Merchant, a paediatric dentist who has for decades answered emails addressed to ‘The Tooth Fairy’, at her practice in Seattle. Photo: CHONA KASINGER/The New York Times

The letter looked like a ransom note, each jagged letter traced over and over for emphasis.

The message got straight to the point: “I know it’s you, mum..”

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