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Friend or Foe? 3 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Using Toothpicks

July 16, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — carydental @ 11:09 pm
Woman using toothpick to get a stuck piece of food in her mouth

Imagine you just finished one of your favorite meals, but there is a morsel that’s stuck between your teeth. You get a toothpick to try to get it. You poke and prod until it finally comes out, but did you know that there are other, safer options? As convenient as this household object is, it can cause some serious harm to your oral health. Here’s how toothpicks can damage your smile.

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