Dental Health Tips

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

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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Does OHIP Cover the Dentist in Ontario? (2026 Guide)

Does OHIP Cover the Dentist in Ontario? (2026 Guide)

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 08/06/2026

Does OHIP cover dental in Ontario? Mostly no. A Bloor West dentist explains OHIP vs private insurance vs the CDCP, plus the free programs and who qualifies.

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Why CDCP Claims Get Denied: How to Get Yours Approved in 2026

Why CDCP Claims Get Denied: How to Get Yours Approved in 2026

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 03/06/2026

Most CDCP claims are never denied: only complex work needs preauthorization. Here is why those requests get rejected and how to get yours approved.

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CDCP Renewal: 8 Days Left, A Dentist's 5-Minute Checklist

CDCP Renewal: 8 Days Left, A Dentist's 5-Minute Checklist

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 23/05/2026

8 days until the June 1, 2026 CDCP renewal deadline. A Canadian dentist's 5-minute checklist to renew your coverage before the cutoff, with the 3 steps most people miss.

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Behind on CDCP Renewal? A Last-Week Checklist for Canadians

Behind on CDCP Renewal? A Last-Week Checklist for Canadians

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 19/05/2026

If your CDCP renewal is days away from the June 1, 2026 deadline, here's the last-week triage checklist, in the order that works even at 11 pm on May 31.

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