Dental Health Tips

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

Silver Diamine Fluoride: Stopping Cavities Without a Drill

Silver Diamine Fluoride: Stopping Cavities Without a Drill

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 14/08/2026

A 2026 trial of 830 children put real numbers on silver diamine fluoride. A Toronto dentist on how well it works, the black stain, and what it replaces.

Family Dentistry
What Perimenopause Does to Your Teeth and Gums

What Perimenopause Does to Your Teeth and Gums

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 12/08/2026

Dry mouth, bleeding gums, a burning tongue and taste changes are documented parts of the menopause transition. A Toronto dentist on what the research shows.

Wellness
Can a Toothache Affect Your Kid's Grades?

Can a Toothache Affect Your Kid's Grades?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 10/08/2026

A Bloor West Village dentist on why late-summer checkup timing matters, backed by real research linking dental pain to missed school and lower grades.

Family Dentistry
Are Nicotine Pouches Safe for Your Teeth and Gums?

Are Nicotine Pouches Safe for Your Teeth and Gums?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 10/08/2026

A Bloor West Village dentist on what nicotine, not the missing tobacco leaf, does to gum tissue, and why tobacco-free isn't the same as risk-free.

Oral Health Basics
Is Your Teen's Energy Drink Habit Bad for Their Teeth?

Is Your Teen's Energy Drink Habit Bad for Their Teeth?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 10/08/2026

A Bloor West Village dentist explains what energy drinks do to a teenager's tooth enamel, two separate mechanisms, and why sugar-free doesn't fix it.

Oral Health Basics
Will We Grow New Teeth Instead of Fillings?

Will We Grow New Teeth Instead of Fillings?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 04/08/2026

A tooth regrowth drug finished its first human trial in Japan. A Toronto dentist reads the trial registry, who the drug is really for, and whether to wait.

Dental Procedures