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 Baby Teeth Cavities Need Filling? Each Option Explained

Do Baby Teeth Cavities Need Filling? Each Option Explained

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 28/10/2026

A Toronto dentist on cavities in baby teeth: when to watch, when to fill, silver diamine fluoride, stainless steel crowns, pulpotomy, extraction, and CDCP and Healthy Smiles coverage.

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Can a Sinus Infection Make Your Teeth Hurt? Sinus vs Tooth

Can a Sinus Infection Make Your Teeth Hurt? Sinus vs Tooth

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 26/10/2026

Yes, a sinus infection can make several upper teeth ache at once. A Toronto dentist explains how to tell sinus pain from a toothache, and when a tooth is the cause.

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Dental Insurance Cost in Ontario: What Plans Pay Back

Dental Insurance Cost in Ontario: What Plans Pay Back

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 23/10/2026

A Toronto dentist on what dental insurance costs in Ontario: why carriers quote instead of pricing, what plans pay back, 9-month recalls, waiting periods and CDCP.

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Dental Coverage for Seniors in Ontario: OSDCP, CDCP and OHIP

Dental Coverage for Seniors in Ontario: OSDCP, CDCP and OHIP

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 19/10/2026

A Toronto dentist explains Ontario seniors dental coverage: the new 2026 OSDCP income limits, what it covers, renewal, how it fits with CDCP, and what OHIP pays.

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Which Halloween Candy Is Worst for Teeth? A Dentist Ranks It

Which Halloween Candy Is Worst for Teeth? A Dentist Ranks It

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 19/10/2026

A Toronto dentist ranks Halloween candy from worst to best for teeth: sticky, sour, hard candy, chips and chocolate, plus the sugar-free myth and braces tips.

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