TOOTHPICKS ARE GREAT

In your quest for improved oral hygiene do not overlook the benefits of TOOTHPICKS. They can be used any time and any place. It's important to remove trapped food as soon as possible. It reacts with bacteria to create acids and toxins. Use a toothpick after each meal, keep them next to your easy chair as well as in the car.

Review the following facts:

1) Bacteria: is the main cause of periodontal disease.
2) Plaque: a clear sticky substance with colonies of bacteria is difficult to remove between teeth and down in gum pockets.
3) Bacteria: reacts with sugar and starch in foods to create acids and toxins that are potent enough to eat through tooth enamel, destroy gums, periodontal fibers and bone.
4) Saliva: flushes and cleans teeth and gums while its elements buffer the effects of bacteria.

Therefore Quick removal of food particles results in:

1) Deterring bacteria from creating destructive acids and toxins.
2) Removal of obstructions that block the natural rinsing and cleansing action of saliva.
3) Eliminating a major cause of bad breath.
Further, the toothpick is ideal for probing down into gum pockets to loosen plaque and help saliva to do its work. Gently scratch along gum lines and down into pockets.

Thin plastic piks work the best and are reusable.
They are available in most drug stores.