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Are Toothpicks Safe?

January 16, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — ridgepointedental @ 6:00 pm
A container of toothpicks

If you’ve got something stuck between your teeth, it makes sense that you might think of reaching for a trusty toothpick to remove it. After all, they do have tooth right in their name. But did you know that despite their moniker, they aren’t very tooth-friendly? Here’s why when push comes to shove, it’s best to save those little wooden sticks for testing baked goods and skewering cheese, and what you should do to safely remove stuck food from between your teeth!

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