Toothpick Terror: Why You Shouldn’t Use Them Like Dental Floss

Toothpicks can be handy little tools – just not when it comes to removing food from between your teeth! These overgrown splinters can actually do more harm than good if you try to use them like dental floss. Here’s how one pointy sliver of wood can cause a dental emergency and a list of alternatives that are much safer for your smile.