You’ve probably experienced a moment in your life when you had something stuck between your teeth. This happens to everyone, and one way that people sometimes go about addressing the issue is by using a toothpick to dislodge the debris. But despite their namesake, did you know that toothpicks actually pose a threat to your oral health? Here’s more about some of the dangers of using toothpicks, along with some healthy and safe alternatives that your emergency dentist wants you to consider instead.
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