Teeth & Gums

I didn't know many people around me have bleeding gums problem until me and my colleagues touch on the topic over lunch. At least that wasn't a problem for me. Doctor always tells me: "Your gums are Very Healthy!!! Keep it up! But you have decaying tooth..." -_-
Why do i have such healthy gums? Truth is, i don't know. I guessed like what my colleagues said, everyday i spend time brushing my gums rather than my teeth. Leaving me with healthy gums but decaying tooth. Hahaa!!

Decayed tooth treated with different dental fillings -Porcelain, Amalgam or Gold
- Porcelain as the name tells, the material is same color as your tooth.
- Amalgam is mercury alloy is silver in color. (For those people who's like me, had no choice but to be treated by primary school dentists, we can only blame ourselves for not taking care of our teeth.)
- Gold, is for grannies. =)

Small prevention to tooth decay:
1. Drink beverage with a straw (Keep sugar and acid from soda or coffee off your teeth and gums)
2. Avoid lollipops or hard candies that sits in your mouth. These take a long time to eat and ensures that the sugar will get into every nook and cranny between your teeth and gums. If you really want to eat something sugary, just eat it and get it over with. <- I don't take sweets....=\
3. Brush after meals to remove sugars or bacteria. Brush gently to avoid hurting the enamel. Floss and use fluoride rinse daily.
4. Visit dentist twice a year. O ya, change your toothbrush every 3months. I love investing in toothbrush, it's something i'll use everyday so it's definitely worth it.

Toothbrush recommendation: Colgate 360 Deep Clean
It has slim tip bristles that are gentle to gums and my favourite part -
舌头清洁软胶! (Tongue cleaner)

Whitening toothpaste: Pearl Drops Beauty Pearls
Clinically proven tooth whitener - Whiter, shinier teeth in 3 weeks (twice daily). Helps prevent tartar and fight plaque. Doesn't contain any bleaches, safe to replace with your regular toothpaste. Contains a unique shade guide that helps you track your whitening progress.

Mouthwash: Vodka
Swish and spit when you've got a toothache and vodka will numb the pain as well as act as a mouthwash (Provided you don't swallow!)
* For other uses of Vodka, refer to Alcohols page.