TOOTH PICK
Toothpicks can break and get stuck in your gums.
Ken Bueltmann, past president of the American Academy of Periodontology who has a full-time practice in Glenview, says toothpicks can help dental health, as long as Baker isn't just chewing on them. "It's like batting.
The toothpick can break, introduce bacteria to your gums, and damage dental work. Here's why toothpicks may not be the best for your oral health: Toothpicks can break and get stuck in your gums. A toothpick might break if it's poorly made or if you're using it too harshly.
