Toothpicks and Teeth Don’t Mix: Here’s Why and What to Use Instead

After you finish up your favorite foods, you may run your tongue across your teeth and feel some stuck morsels lingering. It may be a habit to grab a toothpick and poke at them until they are all free. However, did you know that using this household object can actually be harmful to your oral health? Here are three ways they can damage your smile and safer options you can reach for instead.