There are many people who like to use toothpicks or matchsticks after eating anything. Such people have the habit of cleaning their teeth with a toothpick or matchstick. This is commonly called tooth digging by people. But if you have this habit, it can put you in a lot of trouble. Let me tell you that digging teeth with a toothpick or matchstick can cause not one but many problems in your teeth and gums. That is what we are going to tell you today.

There may be a gap between the teeth- cleaning the teeth with a toothpick can cause a gap between your teeth. Yes, it may not only look bad but can also cause cavity problems when food is stuck in them.

Teeth can be weak- Tell you that sometimes some people start chewing teeth while cleaning their teeth with toothpicks and matchsticks. Doing so can damage the enamel layer of the teeth which can weaken the teeth.

Tooth roots can be damaged- Frequent and regular use of toothpicks can also weaken the roots of the teeth. In fact, there are times when the toothpick breaks and its piece breaks and gets stuck in the teeth, causing damage to the tissues.

Gums can bleed- Digging teeth with a toothpick or matchstick can cause wounds in the gums. At the same time, gum injuries and blood may also occur.

What methods can you adopt?

* Give up the habit of cleaning teeth with a toothpick or matchstick, but if you can't give up, you can use neem sesame instead of another sesame as neem is antibacterial.

* Make it a habit to rinse after eating daily. It would be better to use lukewarm saltwater for this purpose.

* Make it a habit to brush after eating.

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