Dental Health Tips

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

Do Thumb Guards and Bitter Polish Actually Work?

Do Thumb Guards and Bitter Polish Actually Work?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 24/09/2026

A Toronto dentist on what the trials show: a reward plan matched a fitted appliance, bitter polish was only tested with rewards, and guards were never tested.

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Can You Wear a Mouthguard Over Invisalign or Braces?

Can You Wear a Mouthguard Over Invisalign or Braces?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 24/08/2026

Over braces, yes, with a braces-specific guard. Over Invisalign, no. A Toronto dentist on which guard holds up, and where the research runs out.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Baby's First Tooth to First Visit: A Toronto Parent's Guide

Baby's First Tooth to First Visit: A Toronto Parent's Guide

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 04/05/2026

When should baby's first dental visit happen? A Toronto family dentist on the eruption timeline, what to watch for, and when to book that first appointment.

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