Dental Health Tips

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

Are Nicotine Pouches Safe for Your Teeth and Gums?

Are Nicotine Pouches Safe for Your Teeth and Gums?

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

A Bloor West Village dentist on what nicotine, not the missing tobacco leaf, does to gum tissue, and why tobacco-free isn't the same as risk-free.

Oral Health Basics
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.

Oral Health Basics
Can a Cavity Heal on Its Own? Early Tooth Decay, Explained

Can a Cavity Heal on Its Own? Early Tooth Decay, Explained

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 02/07/2026

Can a cavity heal itself? A Bloor West Village dentist explains when early tooth decay can be reversed, cavity symptoms, treatment, and CDCP coverage.

Oral Health Basics
How Often Should You Get Your Teeth Cleaned?

How Often Should You Get Your Teeth Cleaned?

Dr. Abinaash Kaur
Published on: 15/05/2025

How often should you get your teeth cleaned? A Bloor West Village dentist explains why your 3, 4, 6, or 9 month cleaning interval depends on risk.

Preventive Care