Hard wooden toothpicks are not ideal for cleaning teeth because they can cause gum damage that could lead to infection. Rough and frequent toothpick use can damage existing dental work like fillings ...

The presence of vertical grooves in the teeth of ancient humans, which resemble those made by toothpicks, has led to the discovery that these grooves, known as 'toothpick grooves,' are evidence of ...

Dental hygiene has come a long way since the days of wine-soaked toothpicks and the urine mouthwash once thought to disinfect mouths and whiten teeth. Ancient Chinese and Egyptian texts advised ...

Ian Towle receives funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC DP240101081). Luca Fiorenza receives funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC DP240101081). For decades, small grooves on ...