Do You Use Toothpick After Eating??
By rberon1985
@rberon1985 (5359)
Philippines
16 responses
@baileycows (3665)
• United States
26 Dec 08
not really. I rarely use a toothpick. Every once in a while I need one as I have a permanent retainer in my mouth so sometimes food gets stuck.
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@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
26 Dec 08
same with me, baileycows. i find toothpicks to be most useful whenever some food gets stuck in between the teeth and it happens when i am eating out. otherwise, it will just be toothbrush to use to remove the debris lodged therein, which makes me feel so uneasy until fully removed.
@baileycows (3665)
• United States
26 Dec 08
Yeah I hate that piece that gets stuck and drives you nuts.
@muru1950 (963)
• India
28 Dec 08
No.I never used any toothpick.
Normally I have no need for it.
If at all I find some food article got struck in the teeth,I clean my mouth with water forcefully.
Even if it is not working out,I will brush my teeth.
Sometimes I do flossing.
@lulumartin (963)
• Germany
26 Dec 08
hi, rberon.
I used to use toothpick after eating when i was small, because the food always got stuck between my teeth. But when i grow up, the numbers that i use the toothpicks become lesser, i don't know why, seems like the food don't get stuck between my teeth that often now.
I haven't faced this problem for such a long time already, i can't even remember when was the last time i used the toothpick. But it' quite convinient when the food get stuck, however, i think it's not good for gum. I remember i hurt myself sometimes when i used it.
Happy mylotting and have a nice day! 



@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
26 Dec 08
no, i do not make a habit out of this toothpick practice. there are times however, when i have to find one if some food gets stuck in between the teeth when i eat out. there is no way that i can be brushing my teeth asap after having eaten at that facility by then.
some dentists, if not all of them, have discouraged us at using toothpick after every meal. they say that it is bad for the teeth. it causes one to have cavities get worse if not cause them to exist in our teeth.
@mjoy07 (202)
• Philippines
26 Dec 08
YES! a BIG YES. hehehehe.. i'm using toothpick after meal, before, i dont usually used it after eating, but there was a time that i always be with my dad, he always using it after meals and we have a stock of toothpicks at home then i get used to it.. bad thing is, it can't make your teeth look bad. :(
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
26 Dec 08


@maverickwarrior (260)
• India
26 Dec 08
I have never used a tooth pick after my food ...i believe that nothing gets stuck in my teeth ..see i am a clean hogger...:-)
@twinklee (894)
• India
26 Dec 08
No, i have never used any. But i will have a gentle mouth wash after eating . I think they never benefit you in anyway. They may even harm you i feel. Its better to wash only. If you are more curious to make your teeth tide, then you may brush after taking foods. You have many liquid or gelly kinda wash available at your outlets, you may use that , as it will be easy to clean. Take care :)
@jimkarry69 (92)
• India
26 Dec 08
i dont use tooth picks after eating because it damages gums.............and folled by infection
@workaholic08 (148)
• India
26 Dec 08
I do not use a toothpick unless something get's struk in my teeth. But that was before I had a filling done.
