Dental Health Tips

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

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.

Insurance & Access
Invisalign Refinements: What They Cost and When You Need Them

Invisalign Refinements: What They Cost and When You Need Them

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 21/07/2026

What are Invisalign refinements, how often do you need them, and what do they cost? A Toronto dentist explains, and why refinements are included in the price at The Village Dentist.

Invisalign
How Long Does Invisalign Take? An Honest Toronto Timeline

How Long Does Invisalign Take? An Honest Toronto Timeline

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 21/07/2026

How long does Invisalign take? A Toronto dentist gives honest treatment timelines by case type, what changes them, and whether insurance or CDCP covers adult Invisalign.

Invisalign
Deep Cleaning Teeth Cost Toronto: Do You Need One?

Deep Cleaning Teeth Cost Toronto: Do You Need One?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 18/07/2026

A Bloor West dentist explains what a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) costs in Toronto, how it differs from a regular cleaning, and when you need one.

Dental Procedures
Sedation Dentistry Toronto: Options If You're Scared

Sedation Dentistry Toronto: Options If You're Scared

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 17/07/2026

Scared of the dentist? A Bloor West dentist explains Ontario's sedation levels, how to check your dentist is authorized, whether laughing gas works, and what it costs.

Dental Procedures
Night Guards for Teeth Grinding: Toronto Cost Guide

Night Guards for Teeth Grinding: Toronto Cost Guide

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 15/07/2026

Grinding your teeth at night? A Bloor West dentist explains the signs, what grinding damages, custom vs drugstore night guards, and what one costs in Toronto.

Dental Procedures