4 Tricks to Try When There’s a Piece of Food Stuck Between Your Teeth

August 4, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — timberridgedent @ 8:59 pm
Hand pulling on dental floss

Whether it’s a piece of stringy meat or a popcorn kernel, having something stuck between your teeth can be really annoying. But using a toothpick or fork to dislodge the debris is a good way to cut your gums and cause irritation. When you just can’t seem to remove stubborn leftovers no matter how hard you work at it with your tongue or fingernail, what should you do instead?

Try one of these four tricks for getting food unstuck from your teeth. If all else fails, you can always ask your dentist for help!

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