Reasons Why You Should Stop Using A Toothpick Immediately -Toothpicks are bad for you, see the effects of toothpick on the teeth.
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THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD STOP USING TOOTHPICKS.
Take it from someone who has dealt with cavities quite a couple of times, toothpicks are not good for your teeth(no matter the size) and here are five Reasons:
1/5. Your gum tissue can be damaged.
A toothpick is just a small, shaped stick of wood, and most people have no problem jamming that piece of wood into their gums. Not only is it painful to slip when using a toothpick, but you also can cut your gums and leave an injury that takes a painful amount of time to heal.
2/5. Wooden toothpicks can splinter.
By this I mean, it can divide into two when you are using it. This inturn affects your sensitive gums and it can be incredibly difficult to get it out. Your gums will bleed faintly from time to time after this incident occurs.
3/5. Toothpicks can invite Bacteria and infection.
Even if you manage to avoid toothpick splinters and obvious cuts, toothpicks can still invite bacteria and infection.
Consider this—you pick out a stubborn kernel of popcorn with a toothpick, and your gums take a micro-tear. It isn’t enough for you to see any bleeding, and any pain is covered up with the relief that the irritating food is out. But the tiny cut is still there.
That cut can become infected by the bacteria that live in your mouth, causing significant amounts of pain and may require medical intervention to clear up the infection.
4/5.Food can be pushed in Deeper.
Counter-productive to using a toothpick is that it can actually wedge the food deeper in-between your teeth, rather than help fish it out. If food does become further trapped, it can attract more bacteria to help break it down, which can lead to tooth decay, cavities, and other dental issues that will require dental services to correct.
5/5. Rough use can crack weakened teeth.
Most of you already have a cavity developing that has weakened your teeth, using a toothpick roughly can cause a crack to appear. Not only is it painful, but it can take a small cavity and turn it into a serious problem.
Stop using toothpicks!! It is better to be safe than sorry. Use Floss instead.
Floss is one of the best ways to remove stuck food. This dentist-approved tool can safely move between your gums and teeth without the issues that toothpicks cause. You can get a pack of floss from any supermarket at an affordable price(it's not up to 500 Naira). Please take your Dental health quite seriously as it affect your overall health.
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