You ever think about how amazing it would be if we got a fresh set of teeth at 60 instead of 6? Like a little retirement gift from Mother Nature. It’s a funny thought but—hey—why not?
Turns out, this isn’t just science-fiction babble. In 2021, some brilliant people in Japan decided, “Let’s go Jurassic Park on this!” They started fiddling with genes to regrow teeth in animals. And now, hold onto your toothbrush—they actually moved to human trials. Maybe you’re retirement plan does include a fresh set of chompers, those that you don’t have to take out and night and put in a glass of water.
There’s a gene (USAG-1, sounds spacey, right?) that’s like the magic switch. Flick it right, and poof! Teeth regrowing magic happens. No more gaps to be socially awkward about (we’ve all been there, right?).
Apparently—get ready for it—we all have a backup set of teeth just chilling as buds, like interns waiting for their big break. So maybe it isn’t that far off, or it is if you’re younger, but at the ripe age of 60, you could debut this pearly white encore performance.
So, bad news for your future denture purchases but great news for anyone who’s tired of ducking dinner dates due to dental dramas!
Here’s to a future where the Tooth Fairy might just have to pay another visit. I want more than a quarter per tooth this time. 😂
60 Going on 6
