Hygiene Precautions For Toothpicks

1. Many people have the habit of picking their teeth with toothpicks after meals. However, they do not know that the wrong way of picking teeth or picking teeth for no reason every day will make the gaps between teeth bigger and bigger, and will also damage the gums, which will not protect the teeth.
2. The toothpick head is relatively sharp, so you should pay attention to safety when using it, and do not pierce the gums or other parts of the mouth. Another point to pay special attention to is that the toothpick should be placed in a suitable place. If there are children at home, if you accidentally let him take it and put it in his mouth, it may pierce the child. If it falls into the stomach in serious cases, the consequences will be more serious. Therefore, here is a reminder to pay attention to the correct position of the toothpick.
3. Toothpicks cannot be used frequently. Frequent use will widen the gaps between teeth and make you use toothpicks more frequently.
4. Do not hold a toothpick in your mouth frequently. According to Jinan Stomatological Hospital, a consumer accidentally swallowed a toothpick into his stomach and pierced the small intestine. The hospital performed an emergency operation to remove it from the body, and he almost lost his life. The hospital has treated many similar patients.