Dental Health Tips

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

Thinking About Turkey Teeth? What the Evidence Shows

Thinking About Turkey Teeth? What the Evidence Shows

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 26/08/2026

Most overseas smile packages sell crowns, not veneers, and a crown takes two thirds of the tooth. A Toronto dentist on the data, without the shaming.

Cosmetic Dentistry
Can You Wear a Mouthguard Over Invisalign or Braces?

Can You Wear a Mouthguard Over Invisalign or Braces?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 24/08/2026

Over braces, yes, with a braces-specific guard. Over Invisalign, no. A Toronto dentist on which guard holds up, and where the research runs out.

Family Dentistry
Can Flossing Lower Your Stroke Risk?

Can Flossing Lower Your Stroke Risk?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 21/08/2026

Two 2026 studies link cleaning between your teeth to 23% fewer ischemic strokes. A Toronto dentist on what they measured, and what they can't prove.

Oral Health Basics
Does Mewing Work? What It Can and Can't Change

Does Mewing Work? What It Can and Can't Change

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 20/08/2026

Mewing won't reshape a grown jaw. A Toronto dentist on what tongue posture does at each age, the risk to your bite, and the tongue work that is proven.

Cosmetic Dentistry
Does Purple Toothpaste Actually Whiten Your Teeth?

Does Purple Toothpaste Actually Whiten Your Teeth?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 18/08/2026

Purple toothpaste tints teeth rather than whitening them. A Toronto dentist on the colour theory, what the trials measured, and how long the effect lasts.

Cosmetic Dentistry
Silver Diamine Fluoride: Stopping Cavities Without a Drill

Silver Diamine Fluoride: Stopping Cavities Without a Drill

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 14/08/2026

A 2026 trial of 830 children put real numbers on silver diamine fluoride. A Toronto dentist on how well it works, the black stain, and what it replaces.

Family Dentistry