Dental Health Tips

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

Is Sparkling Water Actually Gentler on Your Teeth Than Soda?

Is Sparkling Water Actually Gentler on Your Teeth Than Soda?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 15/10/2026

A Toronto dentist on sparkling water vs soda: plain bubbly water is far gentler on enamel, but flavoured cans with added acid can act more like soda.

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A New Gel Claims to Regrow Enamel. Here's What's Real.

A New Gel Claims to Regrow Enamel. Here's What's Real.

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

A Toronto dentist reads the enamel regrowth gel paper: lab-only on extracted teeth, a layer thinner than enamel's top skin, and a 20-person pilot just started.

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Is Your Teen's Energy Drink Habit Bad for Their Teeth?

Is Your Teen's Energy Drink Habit Bad for Their Teeth?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 10/08/2026

A Bloor West Village dentist explains what energy drinks do to a teenager's tooth enamel, two separate mechanisms, and why sugar-free doesn't fix it.

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What Causes Tooth Sensitivity? Causes and Home Remedies

What Causes Tooth Sensitivity? Causes and Home Remedies

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 15/12/2025

What causes tooth sensitivity? A Bloor West Village dentist explains exposed dentin, home remedies that work, and when lingering pain means book now.

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