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A Seattle dentist embraces mistaken correspondence by children who think she’s the tooth fairy
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1:43Now PlayingThere is good news tonight in Seattle, where a pediatric dentist is embracing the responsibility of responding to thousands of kids in search of the tooth fairy. Dr. Purva Merchant's email, used to help her apply to dental school, has for years given parents and children alike a place to contact the tooth fairy. NBC News’ Savannah Sellers spoke with Merchant who shared some of her favorite correspondence over the years.
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