Have you ever been munching on a handful of popcorn only to realize one of the thin kernels just slid underneath your gumline? You might not consider something stuck between your teeth to be an oral emergency, but unfortunately, you might accidentally hurt yourself trying to pry it free with a common household item, such as a toothpick.
Continue reading to learn more about 3 potential problems that can come from trying to remove whatever’s trapped with a toothpick instead of contacting your dentist to remove it safely!
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