Do Baby Teeth Cavities Need Filling? Each Option Explained

Dr. Abinaash Kaur

Published on: 28/10/2026

A Toronto dentist on cavities in baby teeth: when to watch, when to fill, silver diamine fluoride, stainless steel crowns, pulpotomy, extraction, and CDCP and Healthy Smiles coverage.

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Which Halloween Candy Is Worst for Teeth? A Dentist Ranks It

Dr. Abinaash Kaur

Published on: 19/10/2026

A Toronto dentist ranks Halloween candy from worst to best for teeth: sticky, sour, hard candy, chips and chocolate, plus the sugar-free myth and braces tips.

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Dental Sealants: How Long They Last, Adults, and BPA

Dr. Abinaash Kaur

Published on: 19/10/2026

A Toronto dentist on dental sealants: how well they work, how long they last, whether adults need them, the BPA question, and CDCP and HSO coverage.

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Do Thumb Guards and Bitter Polish Actually Work?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur

Published on: 24/09/2026

A Toronto dentist on what the trials show: a reward plan matched a fitted appliance, bitter polish was only tested with rewards, and guards were never tested.

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Dental Health Tips

Do Baby Teeth Cavities Need Filling? Each Option Explained

Which Halloween Candy Is Worst for Teeth? A Dentist Ranks It

Dental Sealants: How Long They Last, Adults, and BPA

Do Thumb Guards and Bitter Polish Actually Work?