Ask anyone and they wouldn’t hesitate to tell you: the foundational tenets of good oral hygiene encompass brushing, flossing and regular dentist visits. And while there’s nothing wrong with this statement in itself, the word foundational says it all—to have excellent teeth and gums is to go beyond said basic principles. This naturally begets the question: what else is there? More frequent professional cleanings are a given. Limiting sugary and cavity-causing foods, too, are rather self-explanatory. The secret, it seems, lies more within the preventative products you use on the daily. On that front, it’s safe to say that Korean beauty is leading the charge thanks to the recent influx of groundbreaking new formulations on the oral care front.
We’re talking probiotics-infused toothpaste, tablet mouth washes and even corrective serums that help eradicate plaque and discolouration. Below, Vogue Singapore’s full curation of the best K-Beauty oral care products that we’ve tried and tested; everything you need, essentially, to get a set of pearly white chompers. Get to shopping, stat.
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Laden's Better Tongue Cleaner
Newsflash: it’s not just your teeth and gums that you have to take care of. To ensure a squeaky-clean oral cavity, your tongue, too, requires TLC—and that’s best done with a tongue scraper. This bad boy by Ladens comes with 120 soft micro-bristles and is made from baby-bottle-grade TPE silicone that is designed to be gentle on the mouth. Run it across the surface of your tongue daily to reduce bacteria and debris buildup, as well as freshen your breath.
Ladens Better Tongue Cleaner, $11.30, available at Olive Young
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Nodor Solid Gargle
Talk about a tablet that does it all. Nodor’s Solid Gargle is a triple threat, acting as a toothpaste, mouthwash and breath freshener. Utilising nanoparticle technology, it acts as a seamless complement to a consistent brush-and-floss routine, where it is able to further remove stubborn stains and also break down odour-causing residue.
Nodor Solid Gargle, $13.48, available at Olive Young
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Rebrush Concentrated Mouthwash
This cult-favourite is revered for its potent cleansing abilities, where even a small mouthful is enough to reduce five major types of bad breath-causing bacteria. Available in three fruit-centered flavours: Grape, Peach, and Green Apple, it harbours a pH-neutral formula comprising natural essential oils like clove and tea tree to clean effectively without resulting in teeth sensitivity.
Rebrush Concentrated Mouth Wash, $16.35, available at Olive Young
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Briall Premium Teeth Whitening Gel
Coffee-stained gnashers will stand to benefit from this pen-style whitening gel. Unlike strips, this gel texture can be applied directly onto teeth straight from the applicator. Leave it on for ten minutes before rinsing out your mouth; once-a-day is sufficient to witness optimal results.
Briall Premium Teeth Whitening Gel, $14.18, available at Olive Young
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Docsmedi Doc-Trust Pro & Free Probiotics Toothpaste
Who would have thought that these gut-friendly microorganisms would belong in your toothpaste? And yet, it seems it does wonders for your teeth too: its inclusion helps maintain and balance levels of oral bacteria, while also healing bleeding and sensitive gums.
Docsmedi Doc-Trust Pro & Free Probiotics Toothpaste, $20.25, available at Olive Young
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Euthymol Whitening Purple Corrector 3X Serum Toothpaste
It’s no secret that purple does wonders at neutralising yellow. Capitalising on this is Euthymol with their Whitening Purple Corrector 3X Serum Toothpaste, which comes in a vibrant purple hue to help discoloured teeth appear brighter and whiter. The incorporation of hydrated silica and sodium metaphosphate, too, ensure new stains don’t appear.
Euthymol Whitening Purple Corrector 3X Serum Toothpaste, $25.80, available at Olive Young
