Under normal circumstances, children's teeth are still in the development stage and are relatively fragile. Using toothpicks will enlarge the gap between teeth, affect the normal development of root, and even cause tooth deformation. Tooth picking without blockage or improper use of toothpicks can easily lead to gingivitis, gingival atrophy and periodontal disease.
Never force toothpicks into the interdental nipple area, because this will increase the gap between teeth without gaps and cause periodontal disease. The wrong way to pick your teeth or picking your teeth every day for no reason will make your teeth bigger and bigger and damage your gums, but it will not protect your teeth.
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Precautions for tooth picking are as follows:
The toothpick is hard, smooth and burr-free, with an oblate or triangular cross section and a slightly thinner tip. The toothpick enters between the teeth and gums at a 45-degree angle. Slide slowly along the two tooth surfaces of each tooth gap, and the force should not be too fast or too strong.
Some people are eager to get rid of their teeth after filling them, and take whatever they want, such as knives, matchsticks, tacks, hair clips and so on. This is not only harmful to teeth and periodontal tissue, but also increases the gap between teeth, resulting in more serious tooth blockage.
People's Daily Online-The habit of picking your teeth with toothpicks after meals is also very dangerous.
Phoenix. If you are not careful, picking your teeth when you speak will almost kill you.