Dental Health Tips

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

Are Tooth Gems and Grillz Bad for Your Enamel?

Are Tooth Gems and Grillz Bad for Your Enamel?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 12/09/2026

A gem bonds on the way a filling does, so the enamel question is really about who takes it off. What the research measures, and what it does not.

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Thinking About Turkey Teeth? What the Evidence Shows

Thinking About Turkey Teeth? What the Evidence Shows

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 26/08/2026

Most overseas smile packages sell crowns, not veneers, and a crown takes two thirds of the tooth. A Toronto dentist on the data, without the shaming.

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Does Mewing Work? What It Can and Can't Change

Does Mewing Work? What It Can and Can't Change

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 20/08/2026

Mewing won't reshape a grown jaw. A Toronto dentist on what tongue posture does at each age, the risk to your bite, and the tongue work that is proven.

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Does Purple Toothpaste Actually Whiten Your Teeth?

Does Purple Toothpaste Actually Whiten Your Teeth?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 18/08/2026

Purple toothpaste tints teeth rather than whitening them. A Toronto dentist on the colour theory, what the trials measured, and how long the effect lasts.

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Why Are My Teeth Suddenly Sensitive?

Why Are My Teeth Suddenly Sensitive?

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

Sudden tooth sensitivity means something changed. A Toronto dentist on how to work out what, which toothpaste ingredients the research backs, and when to call.

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Teeth Whitening Cost in Toronto: What Works, What to Skip

Teeth Whitening Cost in Toronto: What Works, What to Skip

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 05/07/2026

What does teeth whitening cost in Toronto? A Bloor West dentist compares in-office, take-home, and drugstore options, and the TikTok hacks that wreck enamel.

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