After eating out at a restaurant, do you find yourself grabbing a toothpick to chew on? If so, then this is a habit you need to break. Did you know that toothpicks send about 9,000 people to the ER annually? Chewing on a toothpick could result in damage to your gums or teeth due to the sharp points, or it could hurt your mouth if the toothpick breaks.
Instead of chewing on a toothpick, floss your teeth if something gets stuck. If you need something to chew on after a meal, consider a Xylitol-based gum instead. Both of these are better options than having a toothpick in your mouth!
Federal Way Family Dental Care - Mo Mahoutchi, DMD & Donald Ausink, DDS | www.ausinkdental.com
| 253-838-6200
2345 SW 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98023
Federal Way Family Dental Care - Mo Mahoutchi, DMD & Donald Ausink, DDS, 2345 SW 320th Street, Federal Way, WA, 98023 - Tags: dentist Federal Way WA |
dentist Federal Way WA |
253-838-6200 | www.ausinkdental.com | 12/14/2019
