Dental Health Tips

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

Will My Kid's Back-to-School Checkup Be Covered?

Will My Kid's Back-to-School Checkup Be Covered?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 14/09/2026

Booking a back-to-school checkup? A Bloor West Village dentist explains how to tell whether the CDCP or Healthy Smiles Ontario will pay for it, and the four things to check first.

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Root Canal in Toronto: Cost, the Pain Myth, and Extraction

Root Canal in Toronto: Cost, the Pain Myth, and Extraction

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 10/07/2026

What does a root canal cost in Toronto in 2026? A Bloor West dentist breaks down price by tooth, the pain myth, root canal vs extraction, and CDCP.

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Does OHIP Cover the Dentist in Ontario? (2026 Guide)

Does OHIP Cover the Dentist in Ontario? (2026 Guide)

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 08/06/2026

Does OHIP cover dental in Ontario? Mostly no. A Bloor West dentist explains OHIP vs private insurance vs the CDCP, plus the free programs and who qualifies.

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Dental Implants Cost in Toronto: 2026 Price Guide

Dental Implants Cost in Toronto: 2026 Price Guide

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 05/06/2026

What do dental implants cost in Toronto in 2026? A Bloor West dentist breaks down single-tooth to full-arch prices, financing, and why CDCP will not cover them.

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Why CDCP Claims Get Denied: How to Get Yours Approved in 2026

Why CDCP Claims Get Denied: How to Get Yours Approved in 2026

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 03/06/2026

Most CDCP claims are never denied: only complex work needs preauthorization. Here is why those requests get rejected and how to get yours approved.

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Invisalign and Composite Bonding in Toronto: Before & After

Invisalign and Composite Bonding in Toronto: Before & After

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 28/03/2026

Can you combine Invisalign with composite bonding? A Bloor West Village dentist explains the right order, dark triangle fixes, enamel safety, and costs.

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