I honestly thought today was going to be just another routine dental check-up. You know... the usual once-a-year appointment. A quick scaling, a few X-rays, the dentist saying, "Everything looks good. See you next year." Instead... I walked out of the clinic with a referral to a root canal specialist. I still can't believe it. The dentist showed me my X-ray and explained that there is an infection underneath one of my crowned teeth. Suddenly everything made sense. For the past few months, I would occasionally notice a small swelling on my gum. Sometimes there was even a little pus. It would disappear after a while, so I kept telling myself... "It's probably nothing." I never imagined it could be an infection hiding underneath a tooth that had already undergone a root canal years ago. The dentist explained that the infection needs to be treated, and she's referring me to an endodontist...a root canal specialist. Depending on the specialist's assessmen...
In general, most people are advised to start using retinol in their mid-20s. Why do we need retinol for our skin? Well, this is because collagen and elastin production starts to slow down. Adding retinol into our skincare routine at age of 25 to 30 is the perfect time to slow down the ageing process. So, what is retinol that people are hyping about? In short, retinol is a topical product containing a vitamin A derivative. Technically speaking a type of retinoid which works to increase collagen production. It helps to treat acne, and blackheads and is also ideal to improve skincare texture such as minimising fine lines, and wrinkles and brightening dull skin. Personally, I am a beginner in adding Retinol into my skincare routine. At the age of 47 years old. I guess, am afraid to start one because I read many side effects if use it wrong. What is the side effect if you use retinol wrong? Retinols can increase your skin's sensitivity to sunlight. So, it is advisable to apply th...