Since last Thursday I have been feeling the pain at my right side end of the gum. But I only came to find out on Friday night that it might be growth of wisdom tooth.
I am so stupid! If early that week then I can save up money as PSB Academy last week had a Q and M Dental Portable station. It's free dental check-up and consultation for all PSB Students and Staffs.
But sad to say I missed it!
Today I went to see dental clinic at Boon Lay (Jurong Point) because I cannot tahan the pain already. My purpose of going to see the dentist is to find out whether is it wisdom tooth or just heaty.
I reached the Dental Clinic at 10:30am and after making the earliest appointment; which is 12:30pm, I walked around the whole JP (new and old) but surprisingly most shops are still closed.
Finally when the clock strike at 12:30pm, I went inside the dental clinic and there the verdict is OUT!
Verdict - Yes, I am have 2 wisdom tooth (both located at the right side - upper and lower) The lower wisdom tooth is the one causing the swelling and pain.
After which the dentist did the followings:
1. Chlorohexdine Mouthwash - S$10.00
2. Medications - S$40.00
3. Irrigation - S$45.00
4. Root Planning (Gum Treatment) - S$85.00
This dental visit cost me a total of S$185.00. I cannot claim back as it is not being covered under my employment! Damn! I am now that amount poorer!
Look at so many medication I need to consume! :-(
I am going to remove my wisdom tooth - probably at AH or any other govt hospitals - at least I can directly use my medic save to pay; not a single cents needed!
But when should I go removed it! Sigh!!!
Here are the research I did for Wisdom Tooth...
What are wisdom teeth?
They are the third permanent molars and are the last teeth to develop. They erupt or come up into the mouth in our late teens or early twenties. We can have up to four wisdom teeth, two in the upper jaw and two in the lower.
Why should they be removed:
For those of us whose jaws are too small to accommodate these wisdom teeth, problems may arise:
1. Often. the lower wisdom tooth may be prevented from erupting when it is 'blocked' by the tooth in front. In such a case, the tooth is called am impacted wisdom tooth. Such a tooth sometimes gives an unpleasant sensation of pressure at the back of the jaw (that's what I am experiencing now)
2. The gum around the impacted wisdom tooth may trap food debris which can cause infection of the time gums. The infection would be felt as a swelling and pain of the gum.
3. Further discomfort may be caused if the upper wisdom tooth bites down on the swollen gum below.
4. Tooth decay may develop on the wisdom tooth and the back surface of the tooth in front of it. The decay can often go undetected and may only be discovered when there is a toothache. In severe cases, both teeth may need to be removed.
What can be done about an infected wisdom tooth?
- Your dentist may clean the infected area and apply some local antiseptic agent if necessary.
- Antibiotics and painkillers may be prescribed to reduce the infection.
- If the upper wisdom tooth is biting on the swollen gum, the tooth may be trimmed out of the way. If it is judged that the upper wisdom tooth is not functional, then, in the long run it would be better to extract the tooth.
- At a later visit, when the infection is under control, the lower wisdom tooth can be removed. Very often, before the removal, an X-ray would be taken to assess the position and shape of the tooth.
How is the wisdom tooth removed?
The wisdom tooth is removed by your dentist in an operation done under local anaesthesia. The anaesthesia will prevent any feeling of pain during the operation though there may be some sensation of pressure while the dentist is working on the tooth.
During the operation, the gum around the tooth is moved to one side and some bone around the tooth is removed. Often, the tooth may need to be divided into pieces before it can be removed. The gum is then stitched back into place.
After the operation, when the anaesthetic has worn off, you may need to take painkillers. Antibiotics may also be given to prevent infection of the wound. There is usually some swelling of the cheek which may last about 5 days. The swelling may also cause some stiffness of the jaw.
Your dentist will check on your condition about 5 days later. At this time, the stitches will be removed.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
2nd AHM Training
Today is the
2nd Army Half Marathon (AHM) training with
2 PDF at
Seletar Camp (School of Combat Engineers) I wake up at
5:45 am and I started preparing myself for the training later. It's a pretty long journey to Seletar Camp and it's so funny - the RP who is doing the duty...
He refused to let those all in 2 PFD to enter despite of approval given from their RSM... Thankfully the OIC is smart enough to inform the RP that if he refused, he will called his RSM... Eventually he opens the gate and allowed all to enter!
Well, it's alway happen in the military! The information are all not communicated properly and eventually the people on the ground would be the one addressing to it.
At about 7:30 am plus, a conducting brief was given, soon the route was being disclosed (10km) running in semi forest (training ground) *2 loops and back to where we start! The whole course is so interesting for me - maybe because I ORD for so long and suddenly back to army unit training ground, it gives me a good feeling.
Running on the training ground meaning that is open area with only trees and nothing else! The whole course is without shelter - the sun is so scouring hot! I just simply love the course - I am endured HOT not cold but the course is governed with uphill and downhill ~ my favourite!
I eventually finished at 44 minutes! Is a 2 minutes improvement as compared to the first 10k run at ECP! Nevertheless, I still haven't break my personal best - 42 minutes!
There was this Captain who approached me saying for my particulars, my reservist (i told him I haven't got it), my appointment, my unit... He then instructed one guy (don't know what is his name) to take from my NIRC number! Haha...
I am looking forward in the others training session so that I would be able to BREAK MY PERSONAL BEST!
Yes Dino, have faith in yourself and you would be able to make it!
I wrote: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Sentosa Day @ Tanjong Beach
This is e most memorable and interesting Saturday Sentosa that I ever had - this is the first time that we played till SUN set! Most importantly we are not demoralized by the 45 minutes to 1 hour passing rain. In past whenever it started to rain, we will just pack up and go but surprisingly we stayed!
Hmm... It started to rain at about 2 plus and we hid inside the shelter till the rain totally stop - in the process of waiting, we built sandcastle; to prevent water from flowing into the shelter! But interesting is when the rain get smaller, we just step out and wanting to continue our match in court; then it started raining heavily again!
I had a good time at Sentosa! Initially I told myself that I am only going to play only 5 matches and nothing more than that because on Sunday I am having AHM training with 2 PFD. If I really played till I shag out then I have problem with their running training.
However, my 5 matches become endless and shag out!
Nevertheless I had my fair share of play in matches - 2-on-2 & 4-on-4!
But practically I still preferred the 2-on-2 - my partner is Augustine! We WON ALL the matches :-) The most interesting match is the last 2 matches - 2-on-2
1st Match - Angela & Jie Yu Vs Augustine & Me (We won)
2nd Match - Walter & Jun Zhang Vs Augustine & Me (We won)
Thanks to Augustine who is so seasoned player till he know where the opponent going to spike the volley - that's why I am able to volley their spike as all their spike come to my direction! I somehow wish that I can have half of his judgment as least I would know where to get ready when my opponent going to spike.
When the sun officially set, we headed off for a bath before going for our dinner! We are all so shag and hungry! We waited for the express tram for so long but there's no seats available and in the end we walked all the way from Tanjong Beach to Palawan Beach (yellow line) heading toward the Beach Station.
It's such a long walk especially when all of us are TIRED and SUPER HUNGRY!
Taken while waiting for the express tram from Tanjong Beach
That's Augustine - my partner for the 2-on-2
From Left: Jun Zhang, Walter, Brendon, Augustine, Me & Andre
Andre finally joined us for volleyball - he dislocated his shoulder sometime back! But now he can't do proper spiking (haven't totally recover)
Taken while we had no choice but to walk to Palawan
While waiting for the yellow line bus service!
That's Jie Yu & Walter
Me & Augustine - taking our sweet smile at the camera!
Look our tired are they!
Finally we boarded the yellow line - this take us so long to reach the beach station.
Song of the sea - Siloso (it starting in 5 minutes time)
At last we finally reached Vivo City and is already 8 plus; we went to Pastamania to had our dinner - I ate a bit only even though I am super hungry reason being I am just OVER HUNGRY to eat... After all, I am finally back home at 10:30 plus and immediately went to bed!!!
I wrote: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
The Mom Song
I wrote: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Adobe Photoshop for Mac
Special thanks to William for giving me the URL from Adobe 3 weeks ago. I had actually request for a trial of 30 days to try out the photoshop CS for mac.
After much waiting for the disc, it's finally been delivery to me! I gotten it at the pigeonhole for CLC today after office.
I immediately MSN William and thankfully he given me the crack code and also to teach me how to install!
This is the package I got...
Look it's so style image!
There are a total of 4 disc!
William mentioned 2 important issues...
1st - During the installation the mac book are not allowed to go onto the internet
2nd - The system date are to be changed to 2008
Thank you William!
I wrote: Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Valyrie
VALKRIE
In a country in the grips of evil, in a police state where every move is being watched, in a world where justice and honor have been subverted, a group of men hidden inside the highest reaches of power decide to take action.
Tom Cruise stars in the suspense film, VALKYRIE, based on the true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (CRUISE) and the daring and ingenious plot to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known. Director Bryan Singer (THE USUAL SUSPECTS, X-MEN, SUPERMAN RETURNS) re-teams with Academy Award-winning USUAL SUSPECTS screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie to bring to life the story of the men who led the operation to assassinate Hitler.
The film also stars an acclaimed cast including Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Carice van Houten, Thomas Kretschmann, Eddie Izzard, Christian Berkel and Terence Stamp. A proud military man, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg is a loyal officer who serves his country all the while hoping that someone will find a way to stop Hitler before Europe and Germany are destroyed. Realizing that time is running out, he decides that he must take action himself and joins the German resistance. Armed with a cunning strategy to use Hitlers own emergency plan known as Operation Valkyrie these men plot to assassinate the dictator and overthrow his Nazi government from the inside. With everything in place, with the future of the world, the fate of millions and the lives of his wife and children hanging in the balance, von Stauffenberg is thrust from being one of many who oppose Hitler to the one who must kill Hitler himself.
I watch the above mentioned today at Vivo City! It's very much military based story-line!
I wrote: Sunday, February 15, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Sentosa - Valentine's Day
This year I spent my Valentine's Day as Sentosa with my group of volleyballers - Angela, Jie Yu, James, Augustine, Brendon, Kah Beng, April and Milo!
We all gathered at Tanjong Beach - surprisingly the court is occupied by 3 ang moh who are currently chasing a group of newbie... While others are still applying sun block, James and I started our quick warm up by the side of the court...
James is one of my BEST 2 on 2 volleyball partner... However due to work for the past 2 months he can not make it for the usual saturday sentosa. Nevertheless, today he finally able to make it - although is a good play for us as he haven't been touching VB for months!
After which we proceeded to the game of 3 on 3 and 2 on 2!!! As compared to last week, my serving improved - out of 10 balls, 8 goes over however my volleying seemed out of place today!
The last match both James and I had was to against a very tall and professional spiker - ang moh and a lady... We lost because partly we choose the wrong location - the side we standing keep facing the sun and can't see the ball clearly which eventually lead me to bleeding on my left knee while trying to get the second ball after James got the first ball!
The sun blinded our eyes for almost every ball! And all the first balls seemed to be going to his and I was ....
I had learnt a good way to spike the body - it involve totally stretch and bending of your back.. The spike is good but eventually you will feel the ache just like what I am feeling now!
Debbie, is here today - after so long I didn't get to see her at Tanjong Beach! She brings along her 2 cute dogs - I love that Trouble!!!
That's Trouble and I
Trouble look at the camera!
My poor left knee!
After that match, we (James and I) took a rest before we went for bathing as I need to go Suntec to collect my order and he needs to meet his friend to play mahjong at AMK... After shower, we took a tram back to VIVO and had our breakfast + lunch at the CENTRAL (Basement 1)...
New Hong Kong Cafe!
That's my ICE Soya Drink
This is the stick of the hong kong dishes - prawn, beef and pig...
The toast that James ordered - it's so yummy!
So deep and focus in cutting the toast!
Professional!
This is the beef noodle that James ordered - It's so OILY and he didn't finished!
That's mine - Sweet and Sour Pork Chop Rice...
After that makan, we headed to MRT and then we go our ways; after collected the items, I took a train back home - Been standing from Vivo to City Hall and from City Hall to Boon Lay and Interchange back home...
My whole body are so aching and my knee are hurting especially left where I bled at Sentosa! -_-!!!
I wrote: Saturday, February 14, 2009
Monday, February 09, 2009
CNY Celebration @ Shirley Lee's house
Last Friday (
6th Feb 2009) after work, we (
Chong Beng,
Charlene,
Val,
Wendy,
Yi Ting,
Jenny,
YC,
Ma'am Kwek,
Amanda,
Evelyn &
I) went over to
Shirley Lee's house for a celebration!
When the clock hit
5.30pm, my office people (
Charlene, Val and I) went opposite coffeeshop and waited for
Soo Beng. He is driving us there while those at Blk A take MRT... The group is too big and not enough cars!
It's was raining heavy and heavy traffic at bukit timah road - as Charlene suggest to buy
Yu Sheng... I thinked it took us 45 minutes or so before reaching her house... But still again we are the first to reach!
Shortly after we reached, the other 2 groups came and we started dinner - steamboat! It's been ages since I last ate steamboat! After which we proceed to playing poker - a new game that
Shirley implemented!
We played till 10:15pm and officially left then.. Thank you
Mr Soo who drove me and Evelyn till
Jurong East MRT... I officially reach home at 11 plus!
Happily eating the steamboat
Look at how hungry am I!!!
Yummy dinner - especially prepared by Shirley Lee
Her neigh's dog!
I love dog!
That Yu Sheng...
Happy CLC Family!!!
I wrote: Monday, February 09, 2009
Sunday - 8th February 2009
Yesterday I wake up early in the morning and headed down to ECP with my friends as they are having AHM training. I am initially scared as according to my friend that their team runners are clocking below 1 hour 30 minutes. But someone or rather my personal best is only 1 hour 45 minutes.
Yesterday was the first training session -
10km run and I came in
5th overall (there are more than 5 runners!) with a timing of
46 minutes.
I hope that by attending their regular Sunday training I would be able to hit that timing and get in as their team! After getting into their team, life would be different then!
At the evening - 9:40pm, I catch the show -
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button with my friends at Vivo City...
"I was born under unusual circumstances." And so begins "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards: a man, like any of us, who is unable to stop time. We follow his story, set in New Orleans from the end of World War I in 1918, into the 21st century, following his journey that is as unusual as any man's life can be. Directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett with Taraji P. Henson, Tilda Swinton, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas and Julia Ormond, "Benjamin Button," is a grand tale of a not-so-ordinary man and the people and places he discovers along the way, the loves he finds, the joys of life and the sadness of death, and what lasts beyond time.
Running Time: 166 minutes (A long show)
Just before the show start, I gotten a message from
CPT Ng Say Hiang: "
Should be a good show right" I was some puzzled why he did messaged me that... I looked around and I saw him in the cinema too.
A good and touching show to watch!
I wrote: Monday, February 09, 2009
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Nephew is SICK
Yesterday after the GYM Session together with Celine, I headed back to my mummy's house - to eat dinner and to sleep...
After a enjoyable short night at home, I wake up today at 7.20am and started preparing to go work... Just before I left home, I went to my mummy's room - I am surprised to see that my nephew is down with fever! Strangely enough, yesterday night he was still active and alright but today ....
Look at the plaster pasted on his forehead!
Ohh... I had forgotten to switch off the flash!
This device cost S$200 plus - used to measure temperature through a red beam!
smiling so happily....
He knows where the camera is...
Trying to get my attention in front of the camera...
I wrote: Thursday, February 05, 2009
PSB Academy GYM
After such a long wait from the year 2008 till now,
Celine finally agreed to go for a GYM Session with me. So yesterday marks the important milestone from
Celine - she's finally heading toward the GYM; stepping out of his comfort zone!
We went to the GYM at level 3 after work and did for a short session (
20 minutes) as this is the first time Celine going to GYM so can not do too much if not later her muscle would be aching.
Celine basically did a
10 minutes run on the treadmill (with a speed of 6.5) and after which hit straight to stationary bicycle machine to do strenghten...
She's so excited on running on the treadmill..
She's going good!
Yes, no doubt she is still going good!
This is the assurance that she is definitely going good!
That's Celine!
NO DOUBT!
Finally she is running out of fuel!
Whereas for myself, I did a fitness test function on the treadmill; running for a total for 4 minutes with speed 14.0 - I just want to test my endurance! After which I proceeded to do cardio for my knee...
Me in the cardio machine
Look students from PSB Academy are so ... Can't they wear the proper attire for GYM?
I wrote: Thursday, February 05, 2009
Look students from PSB Academy are so ... Can't they wear the proper attire for GYM?
