Dental Health Tips

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

Why Do Teeth Hurt When You're Sick? A Cold and Flu Guide

Why Do Teeth Hurt When You're Sick? A Cold and Flu Guide

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 30/10/2026

A Toronto dentist explains why teeth ache with a cold, whether cough drops and syrup harm teeth, what to do after a stomach bug, and when to rebook your visit.

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Do Sleep Apnea Mouthguards Move Your Teeth?

Do Sleep Apnea Mouthguards Move Your Teeth?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 10/09/2026

They keep working for years, and years of nightly wear slowly close your bite. A Toronto dentist on the trade-off nobody raises before you start.

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What Perimenopause Does to Your Teeth and Gums

What Perimenopause Does to Your Teeth and Gums

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 12/08/2026

Dry mouth, bleeding gums, a burning tongue and taste changes are documented parts of the menopause transition. A Toronto dentist on what the research shows.

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Mouth Taping for Sleep: What a Canadian Review Found

Mouth Taping for Sleep: What a Canadian Review Found

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 03/08/2026

Is mouth taping safe? A Toronto dentist reads the 2025 Canadian review of 10 studies, the asphyxiation risk, and what to do about mouth breathing instead.

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Your Mouth Is the Front Door to Your Body: Oral-Systemic Health

Your Mouth Is the Front Door to Your Body: Oral-Systemic Health

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 08/05/2026

Your mouth and body are not separate systems. A Toronto dentist explains the oral links to heart disease, diabetes, pregnancy, and dementia.

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Sleep Apnea: What Your Dentist Wants You to Know

Sleep Apnea: What Your Dentist Wants You to Know

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 15/09/2025

Your dentist can spot sleep apnea signs before your doctor: grinding, worn teeth, scalloped tongue. A Toronto dentist on what to watch for and what helps.