3 Good Reasons NOT to Use a Toothpick for Cleaning Between Your Teeth

You’ve probably seen a movie or cartoon where a character struts about with a toothpick in their mouth. Whether this is supposed to get around depictions of cigarette smoking or function as some sort of fashion statement, there are at least three good reasons why you shouldn’t keep these pseudo-tools anywhere near your mouth! As you’ll see, despite their frailty, toothpicks can actually do a lot of damage to your teeth and gums.