There are a few things that really bother me enough to keep me awake when I’m already tired and sleepy. Unfortunately, one of them is toothache. In fact, the last time I experienced one, it took me two tablets of painkiller just to get some reprieve, which is why I’m always on the lookout for tooth decay.

Call me OC, but I take a long time to brush. Although I usually brush twice a day only, I gargle regularly even in between meals. Sometimes, after flossing, I even probe my teeth with a finger just to check if there are developing soft spots especially near the gums.

Don’t be mistaken. It’s not for vanity’s sake. There are various Plano cosmetic dentists for such things as whiteness or luster. What I’m really more concerned about is plain old tooth decay and the relentless unnecessary tooth ache that follows it. As much as possible, I never want to experience another wave of toothache for as along as I live.