Dental Health Tips

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

What Happened to SmileDirectClub and Byte

What Happened to SmileDirectClub and Byte

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

SmileDirectClub liquidated and Byte's at-home aligners are gone. A Toronto dentist reads the FDA recall notice, what it cost patients, and what to do if you're stranded.

Invisalign
Finishing Invisalign Cases to a High Standard: Clinician Guide

Finishing Invisalign Cases to a High Standard: Clinician Guide

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 01/05/2026

Insights for clinicians: why Invisalign cases plateau, what research says about torque and overcorrection, and how to finish cases cleanly.

Clinical
How Long Does Invisalign Take? A Toronto Dentist's Timeline

How Long Does Invisalign Take? A Toronto Dentist's Timeline

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 14/04/2026

Invisalign treatment in Toronto typically takes 6 to 24 months depending on case complexity. Dr. Abinaash Kaur explains what affects your timeline, why refinements happen, and what to expect.

Cosmetic DentistryInvisalign
Invisalign vs Braces: A Toronto Dentist's Honest Comparison

Invisalign vs Braces: A Toronto Dentist's Honest Comparison

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 13/01/2026

Invisalign or braces? Dr. Abinaash Kaur compares cost, comfort, treatment time, and clinical outcomes from 18 years of experience at The Village Dentist in Toronto.

Invisalign