The internet has seen countless adorable pet moments, but every now and then, one clip stops the scroll completely. A tiny lost tooth, a creative owner, and one very happy kitten named Jellybean managed to do exactly that. What started as a small, personal milestone for a household cat turned into a viral sensation that had hundreds of thousands of people swooning, laughing, and genuinely moved.
Honestly, it’s hard to say exactly why some videos hit differently than others. But there’s something about the intersection of childhood tradition and the completely unexpected world of kitten dental biology that just clicks. If you’ve ever wondered whether your kitten goes through something similar to what your kids experience at the dentist – well, you might be surprised by what’s ahead. Let’s dive in.
The Viral Video That Started It All
A tiny milestone turned into a viral moment after a Canadian kitten experienced his very first “tooth fairy” visit. The sweet clip was shared on Instagram by the account @beanandfrankie, capturing the moment the young cat lost his first tooth and the creative way his owner chose to celebrate it.
The video opens with the kitten’s owner gently holding up the small tooth for viewers to see. Text across the screen reads, “POV: your kitten loses his first tooth and the tooth fairy visits.” From there, the clip cuts to the young cat discovering that something special has been left behind for him.
The caption on the post simply read “Jellybean’s first visit from the tooth fairy.” It sounds small. It sounds simple. Yet the internet completely lost its mind over it – and honestly, who can blame them?
What Jellybean Found Under the Pillow
Following the familiar tradition usually reserved for children, the “tooth fairy” had tucked a small treat under a pillow. No coins. No glittery envelope. Just something far more appropriate for a kitten.
Instead of coins or a tiny gift, this feline-friendly surprise came in the form of a snack – exactly the sort of reward a kitten would happily accept. The moment the young cat spotted the treat, he eagerly began licking at it, clearly delighted with the unexpected prize.
Think about it from Jellybean’s perspective. He has no concept of fairies or traditions, but he absolutely understands a good snack appearing out of nowhere. That reaction – pure, unfiltered kitten joy – is what made this video something special rather than just another cute cat clip.
The Numbers Behind the Magic
The clip’s popularity soared soon after it was posted. As of now, the video has earned more than 808,000 views and has received over 73,000 likes on Instagram. Its reach continues to grow as more users share the sweet moment and react to the kitten’s big milestone.
Those are remarkable numbers for a video that is, at its core, about a very tiny tooth. The comment section became its own source of entertainment. One user commented: “Aww how cute. You’re lucky you found his tooth. I’ve only ever found one.” Another joked about expecting Jellybean to receive actual cash – which is very much the kind of response that makes comment sections worth reading.
Let’s be real: this video resonated because it tapped into something universal. The instinct to celebrate the small things, to make moments feel magical – even for a cat – is something most people understand on a deeply human level.
Do Kittens Really Lose Their Baby Teeth?
Many kitten owners are surprised to learn that kittens have “baby” teeth, just like we do. These are called deciduous teeth, and they are not present at birth. It’s one of those facts that feels almost too cute to be real, but the biology is genuinely fascinating.
Kittens start to get their first set of teeth around three weeks of age and have a complete set of tiny chompers by eight weeks. Adult teeth start to come in around three months of age and become a full set of permanent teeth by seven months of age. Kittens only have 26 deciduous teeth, but cats have a full set of 30 adult teeth.
The process happens so discreetly that most kitten parents don’t even realize when their kitty loses or gains a tooth. That’s what makes Jellybean’s owner finding the tooth in the first place feel like such a rare, lucky event. It’s like finding a four-leaf clover – except far tinier and much more tooth-shaped.
The Signs of Kitten Teething You Might Be Missing
Some kittens show few symptoms, but others may chew more, have sore or inflamed gums, paw at their mouths, become irritable, or show a temporary preference for softer food. If your kitten seems a little grumpier than usual around the three to six month mark, teething might be the reason – not a personality change.
Physical signs can also include finding a stray tooth lying around. Finding loose teeth is uncommon because kittens typically swallow their baby teeth, but a tooth can come out while a kitten is playing and chewing on toys. Kitten parents may also spot small spots of blood on toys or bedding.
When your cat’s mouth prepares to lose teeth, her gums may get sore and redden. She may struggle to chew on hard food. She has a natural instinct that makes her want to chew on toys and other items. Think of it like a tiny, furry toddler going through the same uncomfortable phase – just with sharper instincts and far less complaining.
How to Help Your Kitten Through the Teething Phase
Teething can be uncomfortable for some kittens. Though it’s a natural process, no cat parent wants to see their kitten being cranky or in pain. One helpful tip is to avoid games that may put extra pressure on a kitten’s teeth and gums, like tug-of-war.
Kitten parents can help soothe inflamed gums by providing a DIY pacifier. Offering your kitten a cool, damp cloth to gnaw on can help. Just make sure that there are no loose threads that can be accidentally swallowed and keep fingers out of harm’s way.
More than half of cats will have some form of dental disease by age four. That’s why brushing your cat’s teeth is highly encouraged, and the earlier toothbrushing is introduced, the easier it tends to be. However, toothbrushing should be put on hold during kitten teething to avoid causing additional pain and inflammation. Toothbrushing can resume after a kitten has all of their adult teeth, after six or seven months of age. It’s a short pause for a long-term payoff – good dental hygiene in cats genuinely matters.
The Small Moments That Make Pet Ownership Extraordinary
What Jellybean’s owner did was wonderfully simple. She noticed something most cat parents would never even see, and instead of letting the moment pass, she turned it into something memorable. No grand gesture required. Just a small treat, a pillow, and a camera ready to capture the reaction.
It’s a reminder that pet ownership is full of milestones that often go uncelebrated – first steps, first meows, first curious explorations of a new home. The “tooth fairy” tradition reimagined for a kitten is silly, yes. It’s also kind of brilliant. Jellybean got a snack. His owner got a memory. The internet got a reason to smile.
Sometimes the tiniest teeth leave the biggest impressions. Would you play tooth fairy for your kitten? Tell us in the comments.
