A Seattle dentist embraces mistaken correspondence by children who think she’s the tooth fairy

Overview - The tooth fairy tradition marks a child's growing up [1] - Skepticism arises as children question the tooth fairy's existence [1] Tooth Fairy's Activities - Dr Porva Merchant operates a tooth fairy alter ego via email [1] - The email account started accidentally to organize dental school applications [2] - Parents email the account seeking magical answers [2] - The tooth fairy responds to children's messages, sending good vibes [3] - Over 6,100 wishes have been answered [3] - The tooth fairy encourages children to brush and floss [4]