Food keeps getting stuck between my teeth. What should I do?

When the contact points between our teeth are not tight enough, fibrous foods such as meat can easily get trapped between them.

If these food particles remain there for a long time, they can irritate the gums and eventually cause gum recession. As the gums recede, the space between the teeth becomes larger, leading to even more food impaction. Over time, this may result in cavities and gum problems.

So, what should we do?

In such cases, the contact points between the teeth should be evaluated by a dentist and corrected if necessary.

Until you see a dentist, keeping the areas between the teeth clean is very important.

Dental floss is commonly used; however, in areas where food frequently gets trapped, floss may sometimes push the food even deeper. Toothpicks, on the other hand, are usually too thick and may enlarge the space between the teeth.

For this reason, temporary alternatives such as:

* Interdental brushes

* Water flossers

may be more helpful.

However, these are only temporary solutions. The most important thing is to correct the contact problem that is causing the food impaction.