<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>The Village Journal — The Village Dentist</title><description>Plain answers to real dental questions, written and reviewed by Dr. Abinaash Kaur, DDS — your dentist in Bloor West Village since 2005.</description><link>https://thevillagedentist.ca/</link><language>en-ca</language><item><title>What the CDCP Actually Covers in Late 2026</title><link>https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/cdcp-coverage-late-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/cdcp-coverage-late-2026/</guid><description>A late-2026 update on the Canadian Dental Care Plan: what it covers now, what changed in 2026, the renewal cycle, copay by income, and why orthodontics still isn&apos;t covered.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Insurance &amp; Access</category></item><item><title>Root Canal in Toronto: Cost, the Pain Myth, and Extraction</title><link>https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/root-canal-cost-toronto/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/root-canal-cost-toronto/</guid><description>What does a root canal cost in Toronto in 2026? A Bloor West dentist breaks down price by tooth, the pain myth, root canal vs extraction, and CDCP.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Dental Procedures</category></item><item><title>TikTok Teeth Filing: A Dentist on Damage You Can&apos;t Undo</title><link>https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/tiktok-teeth-filing-warning-toronto-dentist/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/tiktok-teeth-filing-warning-toronto-dentist/</guid><description>TikTok is full of people filing their teeth with nail files. A Toronto dentist explains what enamel is, why it doesn&apos;t grow back, and what to do instead.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventive Care</category></item><item><title>Invisalign vs Braces: A Toronto Dentist&apos;s Honest Comparison</title><link>https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/invisalign-vs-braces-toronto-comparison/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/invisalign-vs-braces-toronto-comparison/</guid><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Invisalign &amp; Orthodontics</category></item><item><title>Your Mouth Is the Front Door to Your Body: Oral-Systemic Health</title><link>https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/mouth-is-the-front-door-to-your-body-oral-systemic-health/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/mouth-is-the-front-door-to-your-body-oral-systemic-health/</guid><description>Your mouth and body are not separate systems. A Toronto dentist explains the oral links to heart disease, diabetes, pregnancy, and dementia.</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Wellness</category></item><item><title>Baby&apos;s First Tooth to First Visit: A Toronto Parent&apos;s Guide</title><link>https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/babys-first-tooth-to-first-visit-toronto-parent-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/babys-first-tooth-to-first-visit-toronto-parent-guide/</guid><description>When should baby&apos;s first dental visit happen? A Toronto family dentist on the eruption timeline, what to watch for, and when to book that first appointment.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Family Dentistry</category></item><item><title>What CDCP Actually Covers in 2026: A Dentist&apos;s Honest Guide</title><link>https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/what-cdcp-actually-covers-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/what-cdcp-actually-covers-2026/</guid><description>What the Canadian Dental Care Plan covers in 2026, service by service: exclusions, co-pay math, and the rules patients don&apos;t see.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Insurance &amp; Access</category></item><item><title>Wisdom Teeth Removal: What You Need to Know</title><link>https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/wisdom-teeth-removal-what-you-need-to-know/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/wisdom-teeth-removal-what-you-need-to-know/</guid><description>A Bloor West Village dentist explains when wisdom teeth need removal, what the extraction feels like, recovery, dry socket prevention, and Ontario costs.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Dental Procedures</category></item><item><title>How Much Does Invisalign Cost in Toronto? An Honest Price Guide</title><link>https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/invisalign-cost-toronto-price-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/invisalign-cost-toronto-price-guide/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:37:46 GMT</pubDate><category>Invisalign &amp; Orthodontics</category></item><item><title>Floss or Toss?</title><link>https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/floss-or-toss/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thevillagedentist.ca/post/floss-or-toss/</guid><description>Does flossing actually work? A Toronto dentist on the famous AP story that said flossing was unproven, what the evidence really shows, and what to do daily.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Oral Health Basics</category></item></channel></rss>