Dental Health Tips

Practical advice from Dr. Kaur to help you and your family keep your smiles healthy.

Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Your Teeth: The Dry Mouth Problem

Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Your Teeth: The Dry Mouth Problem

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 24/07/2026

A Toronto dentist explains why Ozempic and Mounjaro dry out your mouth, why that raises your cavity risk, and the simple habits that protect your teeth.

Preventive Care
Fluoride in Toronto's Water: What Parents Need to Know

Fluoride in Toronto's Water: What Parents Need to Know

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 23/07/2026

A Toronto dentist walks parents through how much fluoride is in city tap water, what the 2025 IQ study found, and what happened when Calgary removed it.

Family Dentistry
Is My Dentist Upselling Me? How to Tell, From a Dentist

Is My Dentist Upselling Me? How to Tell, From a Dentist

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 22/07/2026

An Ontario dentist explains how dental fees work, what your dentist must tell you, and the questions that separate a real recommendation from a sales pitch.

Insurance & Access
Wisdom Teeth Recovery, Day by Day: What's Normal

Wisdom Teeth Recovery, Day by Day: What's Normal

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 22/07/2026

A Bloor West dentist walks through wisdom teeth recovery hour by hour and day by day: the swelling peak, the dry socket window, what to eat, and when to call.

Dental Procedures
What the CDCP Actually Covers in Late 2026

What the CDCP Actually Covers in Late 2026

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 21/07/2026

A late-2026 update on the Canadian Dental Care Plan: what it covers now, what changed in 2026, the renewal cycle, copay by income, and why orthodontics still isn't covered.

Insurance & Access
Invisalign Refinements: What They Cost and When You Need Them

Invisalign Refinements: What They Cost and When You Need Them

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 21/07/2026

What are Invisalign refinements, how often do you need them, and what do they cost? A Toronto dentist explains, and why refinements are included in the price at The Village Dentist.

Invisalign