Move Over, Santa: This Startup Built a Live Mission Tracker for the Tooth Fairy

There's a new magical character for kids to track in real-time, and she's coming for Santa's gig. After creating a personalized video for his nephew, founder Oliver Finel identified a market gap: a world full of Santa trackers, but nothing for the Tooth Fairy. He launched the Tooth Fairy Tracker, an interactive online experience designed for Generation Alpha that turns the milestone of losing a tooth into a day-long digital event.

How the Live Mission Works

When a child loses a tooth, a parent can visit the website and enter an email address—no app or account needed. This kicks off a mission for Kiki the Tooth Fairy. Throughout the evening, the family receives a series of video updates that show Kiki preparing for her journey, departing from headquarters, and traveling to collect the tooth. According to Finel, these updates feature details like flight speed, vlog-style check-ins, and selfies to build excitement.

The experience, hosted on the site, includes countdowns to each new video, building anticipation for bedtime. Finel also believes the evening updates help motivate children to brush their teeth. The final update arrives in the morning, congratulating the child, who can then check under their pillow for their reward.

The 2026 Roadmap: Personalization and Subscriptions

Launched in October, the free-to-use site is already planning a redesign for a more playful and immersive feel. But the major evolution is slated for 2026, when Finel plans to launch a revamped version built around a subscription model. The enhanced experience will be available for $20, which includes six visits from Kiki.

This premium tier will introduce deep personalization: Kiki will say the child's name, mention their hobbies, and even include their photo in the videos. Other planned features include custom certificates for each tooth and oral-care videos where Kiki teaches healthy brushing habits. Long-term plans also show a strategy for global expansion, adapting the character for regions like France and Spain where a 'Tooth Mouse' is popular, and partnering with pediatric dentists to help ease patient anxiety.