Teething Isn’t Just for Babies… The Wisdom Tooth Drama (What to Expect & When to See a Dentist)
Teething Isn’t Just for Babies… The Wisdom Tooth Drama 🦷🍼 By Mariam from OralTalkWithMariam 💙 Hey Smile Squad! 😁💙 You thought teething was something only babies do, right? Drooling. Crying. Chewing on toys. Surely we left that behind in nursery school? Well, surprise! Just when you think you have mastered “adulting,” your mouth decides to throw one last tantrum. Welcome to the world of Wisdom Teeth. If you are between the ages of 17 and 25 (or even older), and you’ve been feeling a dull ache at the back of your jaw, congratulations... You might be officially teething again. Who Invited Them? The Late Arrivals Wisdom teeth are your Third Molars. They are the last set of teeth to enter the party, usually showing up long after all your other permanent teeth have settled in. Because they arrive so late, they are like guests who show up to a full house. There is often nowhere for them to sit. This lack of space is what causes all the “drama” (what we profession...