Dr. Michael Handler Dentistry

11/05/2025

6 Steps to Preventing Oral Cancer.

Dietary and lifestyle changes, as well as the HPV vaccine, can help reduce your risk of oral (mouth) cancer.

10/22/2025

Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Halitosis is the technical term for bad breath. Learn more about what can cause it, as well as potential treatments.

10/20/2025

Understanding Oral Pathology: What It Means for Your Oral Health

Your smile says a lot about you, but did you know your mouth can also reveal clues about your overall health? 👀

Oral pathology focuses on detecting and diagnosing diseases that affect your mouth, gums, and jaw. From canker sores to oral cancer, these conditions can appear long before you feel any discomfort, and early detection makes all the difference.

In our latest blog, we explain what oral pathology is, why it matters, and how your dentist checks for signs you might not even notice.

👉 Read more about how oral pathology helps keep your mouth (and body) healthy: https://drmichaelhandler.ca/blog/understanding-oral-pathology-what-it-means-for-your-oral-health

10/08/2025

Could Poor Oral Hygiene Be Affecting Your Ears? Exploring the Hearing Risks of Oral Bacteria

If you’ve ever experienced hearing troubles, you might not have considered how oral health affects hearing, but your oral hygiene could play a role. Without proper care, harmful bacteria can develop around your teeth and gums, potentially leading to issues such as infected tooth roots, periodontal...

09/25/2025

From the American Academy of Periodontology post.

This Week In Perio: Cannabis use disorder linked to more than triple the risk of oral cancer

Read more at the link below!

People with CUD are over three times more likely to develop oral cancer within five years than people who had never used cannabis.

09/24/2025

What Is Dental Resorption?

Resorption of teeth happens when parts of a tooth begin to break down and are absorbed by your body. Injury, teeth grinding, and cavities can all cause this potentially painful condition. See your dentist for treatment since there are several dental procedure that may help save your tooth.

09/19/2025

Dental Phobia: Understanding and Overcoming Fear of the Dentist

https://drmichaelhandler.ca/blog/dental-phobia-understanding-and-overcoming-fear-of-the-dentist

09/17/2025

Gingivitis (Gum Disease)

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums caused by a bacterial infection. If left untreated, it can become periodontitis. Learn more.

09/05/2025

Here is a great article on dental fear.

Nearly three out of four adults fear going to the dentist, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

08/08/2025

Worn Teeth: What Causes It and How to Fix It

https://drmichaelhandler.ca/blog/worn-teeth-what-causes-it-and-how-to-fix-it

07/30/2025

How your dentist can detect osteoporosis
Your dentist may recognize the early stages of osteoporosis.

Your dentist may notice symptoms of tooth loss or gum disease that indicate the early stages of osteoporosis.

07/16/2025

The Benefits of Deep Cleaning Teeth.

Deep cleaning teeth helps get rid of bad breath and promotes healing of gum disease. But deep cleanings have risks too. Learn the pros and cons of deep dental cleaning.