Stop Using Tooth Pick After Eating, Expert Warns

An expert in Dentistry in Ilorin, Kwara State, Dr Alatishe Muhammad, has warned that using toothpick to remove food remnant from teeth could harm the teeth and gums

He said:

“Using a toothpick is not an ideal way to remove something stuck between your teeth"

“Toothpicks can cause abrasion and damage to your teeth at the base where they meet the gums. This can lead to gum disease and other dental problems” He said