Dental Health Tips

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

You Switched to an Electric Toothbrush. Why Do Your Gums Still Bleed?

You Switched to an Electric Toothbrush. Why Do Your Gums Still Bleed?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 21/09/2026

A Toronto dentist on why an electric toothbrush doesn't stop bleeding gums: filmed studies show people keep the same brushing habit, motor or no motor.

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Is Arginine Toothpaste Better Than Fluoride?

Is Arginine Toothpaste Better Than Fluoride?

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

A fluoride-free toothpaste beat fluoride in one study. The same company ran a second that found the opposite, and that one never made the headlines.

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Hydroxyapatite vs Fluoride Toothpaste: What the Science Says

Hydroxyapatite vs Fluoride Toothpaste: What the Science Says

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

Is hydroxyapatite toothpaste as good as fluoride? A Toronto dentist reads the trials, who funded them, and what the evidence supports in 2026.

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Haven't Been to a Dentist in 10 Years? Read This First

Haven't Been to a Dentist in 10 Years? Read This First

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 28/07/2026

Haven't seen a dentist in 10 years? A Toronto dentist explains what the first visit back involves, why nobody will lecture you, and what it costs.

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Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Your Teeth: The Dry Mouth Problem

Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Your Teeth: The Dry Mouth Problem

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 24/07/2026

A Toronto dentist explains why Ozempic and Mounjaro dry out your mouth, why that raises your cavity risk, and the simple habits that protect your teeth.

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TikTok Teeth Filing: A Dentist on Damage You Can't Undo

TikTok Teeth Filing: A Dentist on Damage You Can't Undo

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 15/05/2026

TikTok is full of people filing their teeth with nail files. A Toronto dentist explains what enamel is, why it doesn't grow back, and what to do instead.

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