03/30/2025
1. Toothpicks are fragile, break easily, and the tiny fragments can become lodged in the gum tissue which causes damage and leads to infection.
2. The end of a toothpick can function as a vehicle for bacteria and germs to enter
the mouth.
3. Toothpicks can also damage tooth enamel, as well as dental restorations like crowns, fillings, or even veneers.
4. Heavy toothpick use can also shift your gum down and expose more of your tooth’s sensitive root.
5. Believe it or not, toothpicks can also create additional space between teeth.
🦷So what should be used?🦷
Dental Floss
Oral irrigator
Floss picks
