Macleod Trail Dental Blog

Getting dental procedures is a scary process for many people – more than they would care to admit. It’s not uncommon for patients to avoid going for oral care simply because the whirring instruments cause anxiety. Though, various procedures like root canal treatments and removing extensive cavities may need you to opt for solutions to […]

Would you prefer to tolerate tooth pain or any other dental issues rather than go to a dentist? You wouldn’t be alone and there are lots of people out there with dental phobia. In fact, 13% to 24% of people across the world feel the same way. If this is you, know that avoiding dental […]

Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars that you’ll grow around the ages of 17 to 25 years. Not everyone has wisdom teeth, which are also called third molars. Many people go through life without seeing them. Or, the molars could grow only in the upper jaw or the lower jaw. Like any other […]

Being afraid of the dentist is a common phenomenon. In fact, a recent Canadian survey found that: 5.5% of Canadians indicated that they were ‘very afraid or terrified’ of dental visits. A further 10% were ‘somewhat afraid.’ 36% of respondents reported feeling a ‘little afraid’ of dental care while 61.2% of them said they were […]