This is what aging really looks like in your mouth

I turned 40 in 1999. At the time, I felt pretty much the same as I did at 30. Maybe a little slower on the tennis court, sure. But otherwise? Fine. Looking back now, I realize that’s when everything started to shift—but the change was subtle. My gums started receding. My teeth became more sensitive. Recovery from workouts took longer. Sleep became more elusive. And I had a choice: ignore it and hope for the best, or start paying attention to what my body actually needed. I chose the latter. I listened to my body. I adjusted. I experimented. And now, at 66, I’ve got more energy t