
12. Using Toothpicks
The very word “toothpick” suggests that the item is something you should use to pick food out of your teeth. Many people rush to grab a toothpick when they have finished eating and want to ensure that they do not have a piece of spinach stuck in their teeth. Nevertheless, are toothpicks really something that you should be using in your mouth? Many dentists say no. Toothpicks can break off and get lodged inside your gums, basically creating splinters inside your mouth! Using toothpicks can also cause infections in your mouth, especially if everyone is grabbing from a community toothpick holder.