Save on dental fees!

In my last post, I promised to share more about oral health 'cos I'm pretty peeved that I had spent so much moolah on drilling away my cavities and then filling them up in the past month. Not only did it burn a hole in my pocket but the pain and discomfort was just too much agony! Ugh.

Anyways, here's a recommendation to keep cavities at bay: use fluoride mouth rinse. Fluoride is really crucial for healthy teeth cos almost everything we eat contains some kind of acid that can cause harm to our pearly whites (or yellows for some people). This is because acid erodes the enamel, a layer of mineral-like stuff on our teeth, resulting in tooth decay. Read more at WebMD.

Upon the recommendation of the dentist, I bought this bottle of fluoride from Watsons: Pearlie White Fluorinze (2 for $2, 100ml each. It also comes in bigger sizes).

Note that you shouldn't be getting 'mouth wash' for this purpose; the key ingredient is fluoride. I didn't opt for Listerine or Colgate as the ingredient list didn't state anything about fluoride so I reckon that they didn't contain this mineral?

I've been using this for more than a month now and it's been really awesome. What's more, it's made in Singapore..somehow, local products make me feel assured! The compact size also makes it suitable for carrying on board airplanes, keeping your breath fresh and your teeth healthy!

This is definitely a worthy investment on top of your make-up, cleanser and other vanity (or some may call 'basic') necessities =)