Toothpicks Have Become An Indispensable Tool

1. It is particularly easy for people to get food stuck in their teeth when eating or drinking. At this time, toothpicks become an indispensable tool. In addition to removing food stuck between teeth, toothpicks also have the function of removing dental plaque and soft scale, especially dental plaque on adjacent surfaces. Correct use of toothpicks can be used as a supplement to daily brushing, which is beneficial to dental health; incorrect use of toothpicks will make the gaps between teeth larger, and it is also easier to breed soft scale, leading to tooth decay.
2. The toothpick should be hard, smooth and burr-free, with a slightly thin tip.
3. Slide slowly along the two tooth surfaces of each tooth gap. Do not use too much force too fast or too hard. Scrape the side of the toothpick close to the tooth surface several times, and finally rinse your mouth, once a day or after each meal.
4. Toothpicks are a must-have for some middle-aged and elderly people after meals, but if used improperly, it will cause gingivitis. Toothpicks are best used when there is space between teeth. If the gingival papilla is normal, toothpicks are limited to use in the gingival sulcus, because this will form gaps between teeth that originally had no gaps, making it easier for food to get stuck. Then use toothpicks to pick it out. Over time, it becomes a vicious cycle, increasing the gap between teeth and shrinking the gingival papilla, which not only causes periodontal disease but also affects the appearance and function.
5. Use the correct method. Some people are eager to pick out food stuck in their teeth, and pick it out with anything they can, such as a knife, a matchstick, a thumbtack, a hairpin, etc., which causes more serious food stuck in the teeth.