In Nigeria, it is a norm to remove bits of food lodged in between the teeth after a nice meal with toothpick .
NAIJA NEWS NG reports that popular Nigerian Doctor, Chinomso Egemba popularly known as Aproko Doctor , has warned that using toothpick could cause damages to your teeth.
In a video that has gone viral, Aproko Doctor said the toothpick will create holes in the teeth in which bacteria can lodge and also damage the gum.
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Aproko Doctor advised that instead of using toothpick, you should use floss .
Watch the video below :
Toothpicks are bad for you pic.twitter.com/7kHSA71Tva
— Dr. Chinonso Egemba (@aproko_doctor) May 20, 2022
