In the old days, people would use odd items to remove things from their teeth. It’s probably not too far-fetched to imagine some folks from prior generations going at their teeth with wrenches, screwdrivers, knives, scissors, twigs, bark or other things that we– living in 2023– would think are definitely not meant to be inside anyone’s mouth! Even using toothpicks– seemingly harmless toothpicks– could technically cause damage to a person’s teeth and gums.
How to Get That Annoyance Our of Your Teeth
So what do you do if you get something stuck in your tooth these days? Usually, people get something stuck in between teeth. It might be a piece of meat or part of a vegetable (like broccoli)… And, in general, flossing and brushing should get stuck items out of teeth– the keyword being “should.”
If and when you get something stuck in your teeth in such a way that whatever method you tried to remove it didn’t work then it’s time to make an appointment at Genesee Dental. Have that item professionally removed by someone who knows what they’re doing and won’t end up hurting you.
What happens if you just ignore something stuck in your tooth and it doesn’t dislodge for days or weeks or longer? Well, you risk getting an infection. Plaque and bacteria will likely build up such that tooth decay or gum disease are the icky result.
If you’re not a professional dentist, then you probably do not have the knowledge, experience and/or tools to remove “really stuck stuff” from teeth, right? Right! That’s why it makes sense to call Genesee Dental at 585-343-1113 and have a professional deal with the problem… professionally. Genesee Dental is located halfway between Buffalo and Rochester in downtown Batavia, New York. The office is at 37 Batavia City Centre and open Monday thru Friday with convenient hours.