Why Your Mouth Acts Up in Your 20s: The “Quarter-Life Crisis” for Your Teeth
Why Your Mouth Acts Up in Your 20s: The “Quarter-Life Crisis” for Your Teeth By Mariam from OralTalkWithMariam 💙 Hey Smile Squad! 😁💙 In my last post, we talked about the drama of wisdom tooth pain. (If you missed it, catch up here: [ Teething Isn’t Just for Babies… The Wisdom Tooth Drama]) Today, I want to answer the number one question I get from patients. “ Mariam, I’ve had teeth my whole life. Why are they suddenly causing problems now that I’m 20?” It feels unfair, right? Just when you start university, get your first job, or begin taking adulthood seriously, your mouth decides to revolt. But there is actually a scientific reason why the ages of 17 to 25 are the “ danger zone” for wisdom teeth. The Timing Trap We call them “Wisdom Teeth” because they appear at an age when you are supposed to be wiser. But physically, your jaw is done growing by your late teens. The problem is, your wisdom teeth (the third molars) are fashionably late. They try to enter the party af...