When to Use and Not Use a Toothpick
Feb 17th, 2009 by Dr. Kourosh Maddahi DDS
Used properly, a toothpick can be a great tool to remove food from between your teeth when you don’t have floss handy. But, if you are aggressive with the toothpick, it may injure your gums or break off between your teeth.
Be sure to use toothpicks gently, don’t chew on them, and it’s best to use the rounded ones, as they are less likely to damage your gums.
