Everyone knows Koreans really love drinking coffee, and since Korean food uses a lot of dark seasonings, if you don't take good care of your teeth, it's really easy for them to turn yellow... So what's their secret to keeping their teeth so white and neat?
Korean Oral/Dental Care Secrets
Tooth Brushing 3·3·3 Rule
There is a term in Korea called the 3·3·3 rule, which means you should brush your teeth three times a day—morning, noon, and night—for more than three minutes each time, and brush your teeth within three minutes after eating! So you might notice people brushing their teeth in public places like subway stations or shopping malls. At first, I was honestly shocked..
[Blog] The reason Koreans brush their teeth three times a day
Will bring my own mouthwash & dental floss
If there's no way to brush their teeth, Koreans usually bring their own mouthwash and dental floss, or sometimes the company restroom will have a mouthwash machine. So after lunch at work, you'll often see a whole group of people rinsing their mouths (I've even seen someone bring a water flosser to use at the office). Recently, I've also seen quite a few companies launch solid toothpaste. All I can say is, Koreans really do take oral hygiene seriously!
Teeth whitening treatments are common
Koreans place great importance on appearance and believe that having white teeth creates a clean and tidy impression. That’s why many people get their teeth whitened before interviews or important events. Maybe because of the high demand, Korean dentists have a lot of experience in whitening techniques, and the resources and related products are all high quality. Most importantly, the cost of teeth whitening treatments in Korea is only about 1/3 to 1/4 of that in Hong Kong!
Including the airfare, it's still cheaper than getting teeth whitening treatment in Hong Kong👇🏻
[Spot] Yonsei Uline Dental Clinic (Gangnam Station Branch)
[Spot] Seoul CENTUM Dental Hospital (Sinsa)
[Spot] LE Dental Clinic (Gangnam)
[Spot] Yonsei GOOD DAY Dental Clinic (Gangnam Branch)
Have a regular teeth cleaning habit
Teeth cleaning can help remove dental plaque, tartar, and stubborn stains, reducing the risk of cavities. By the way, did you know that everyone in Korea is required to have National Health Insurance? Although you have to pay extra every month, doctor visits are more affordable, and you get one discounted teeth cleaning per year. If you’re insured, you can get your teeth cleaned once for less than HKD 80!
Take oral probiotics
Recently, the editor discovered that Olive Young actually has a corner selling oral probiotics. Taking these probiotics can effectively inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, which helps improve bad breath, and can also prevent cavities and periodontal disease. As they say, prevention is better than cure!
Porcelain Dental Veneers
As early as the 1990s, South Korea began introducing ceramic dental veneer technology. In the 2000s, ceramic whitening veneers became more common and popular, with many Korean celebrities and idols having them done. However, the downside is that traditional veneers require a lot of tooth grinding...
Recently in Korea, zero-grinding ceramic dental veneers have become popular. As the name suggests, they require no grinding or only need to grind less than a millimeter. The veneer material closely resembles natural teeth, so you can achieve both straightening and whitening effects without braces, and the results last even longer than traditional ceramic veneers!
Interested in getting no-prep ceramic veneers?👇🏻
[Spot] MINISH Dental Clinic (Gangnam)
[Spot] TU Dental (Gangnam)
The above are the methods the editor observed Koreans use for oral and dental care. Although brushing teeth, regularly getting teeth cleaned, and so on may be considered common sense, honestly, it's not that easy to consistently keep doing them. Why not take this opportunity to take good care of your teeth together!
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