Dental Health Tips

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

What Dental Care Actually Costs in Toronto in 2026

What Dental Care Actually Costs in Toronto in 2026

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 14/09/2026

Real 2026 Toronto dental prices from the ODA Suggested Fee Guide: exams, fillings, root canals, crowns, implants, veneers, whitening and Invisalign, plus what the CDCP grid leaves you to pay.

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Will My Kid's Back-to-School Checkup Be Covered?

Will My Kid's Back-to-School Checkup Be Covered?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 14/09/2026

Booking a back-to-school checkup? A Bloor West Village dentist explains how to tell whether the CDCP or Healthy Smiles Ontario will pay for it, and the four things to check first.

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Do You Lose Dental Benefits at the End of the Year?

Do You Lose Dental Benefits at the End of the Year?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 13/09/2026

Your maximum resets and what you did not use is gone. But here is what most people get wrong: starting a crown in December may not count against this year.

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CDCP for Kids and Healthy Smiles Ontario: How They Fit

CDCP for Kids and Healthy Smiles Ontario: How They Fit

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 30/07/2026

Can your child have both? Yes. A Toronto dentist compares CDCP and Healthy Smiles Ontario coverage for kids, income limits, and what to apply for first.

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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.

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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.

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