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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Can a Toothache Affect Your Kid's Grades?

Can a Toothache Affect Your Kid's Grades?

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

A Bloor West Village dentist on why late-summer checkup timing matters, backed by real research linking dental pain to missed school and lower grades.

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Invisalign for Teens: A Bloor West Parents' Guide

Invisalign for Teens: A Bloor West Parents' Guide

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

A Bloor West Village dentist explains when teens are ready for Invisalign, how the compliance indicator works, and what it costs for teens in Toronto.

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Thumb Sucking: What's the Big Deal?

Thumb Sucking: What's the Big Deal?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 15/09/2024

Is thumb sucking harming your child's teeth? A Bloor West Village dentist explains when the habit matters, bite effects, and gentle ways to help kids stop.

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