do you always use a toothpick after eating?
By Cutie18f
@Cutie18f (9551)
Philippines
April 1, 2013 7:31am CST
I always look for a toothpick after eating because I don't like the feel of food stuck between my teeth. I know it is not advisable to use a toothpick because it could damage the gums according to them. It is better to use floss. However, I am not used to using floss. I am more used to using toothpick.
How about you? do you always use a toothpick after eating?
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14 responses
@alpha9180 (301)
• Malaysia
1 Apr 13
I usually will look for the wash area to cleanse and rinse my mouth after eating.
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
1 Apr 13
I don't like toothpicks to be honest, I prefer to use floss, however I do have a special tool, one similar to what a dentist uses, it like a long pencil with a hook at the end which is ideal for getting out food lodged into the teeth. It does need to be sterilized though.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
1 Apr 13
Hi.
we don't keep toothpicks in our house so I don't use toothpick after every meal. But when we go to hotel for lunch or dinner then I use toothpick as they are available on the table.
@emily7339 (1337)
• Malaysia
1 Apr 13
I feel very uncomfortable after eating without cleaning my teeth. I am most glad if I could find some toothpicks whenever I eat out. However, if I am eating at home I will brush my teeth after eating.
@Bluemaple2013 (42)
• Canada
1 Apr 13
Don't do that too much unless you couldn't clean your teeth by a subdued way :) The strong toothpick might do harm to your teeth and gums as you mentioned. Just brush them after eating~ wish you good health!
@ChoukseyMK (1045)
• India
2 Apr 13
i never use toothpick. if i feel there is something between my teeth i brush in rare cases. using toothpick is not advisable.
@jadoixa (1166)
• Philippines
2 Apr 13
ever since i had braces on and after they were taken off, it is always best for me to use a toothpick after eating because there are always food stuck on the teeth..i don't feel comfortable and confident to smile knowing there are food stuck on there..i hate using floss too because i am not use to it. it is better to use the toothpick..
@cttolledo (5460)
• Legaspi, Philippines
2 Apr 13
Sometimes but I rather choose to brush my teeth than a toothpick.. because when I use a toothpick I'm still not contented and feels like not completely clean, so I always bring with me a toothbrush and paste.
@kenshin2143 (1880)
• Philippines
1 Apr 13
I do not use any toothpicks but my mom do. She would always look for one anywhere she goes, in hotels, carenderias and even in other person's house.
@XtremeGaming (742)
• South Africa
3 Apr 13
No, i never use a tooth pick unless something gets stuck.
@sakuralight (60)
• Egypt
1 Apr 13
not always if it`s available I do use it otherwise I just brush my teeth after eating
