Have you ever been enjoying a handful of popcorn only to realize you just felt a kernel slide beneath your gums or between your teeth? Sometimes it can be easily removed by gently pressing it with your tongue, but if not, you might feel tempted to try to use some other household supply, such as toothpicks, to assist.
It might seem like a good idea to use these small wooden sticks to pry stuck items out of your mouth, but most dentists don’t recommend it. Continue reading to learn about 3 reasons why you should contact your emergency dentist, instead!
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