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Why pick on teeth?

I D Mandel

    Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
    |July 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Oral hygiene has evolved from toothpicks to advanced tools like floss and soft bristle toothbrushes. Current methods effectively remove plaque and improve periodontal health with less tissue trauma.

    Area of Science:

    • Dentistry
    • Periodontology
    • Oral Health

    Background:

    • The toothpick, an early oral hygiene tool, has been largely replaced by modern interdental aids.
    • Traditional vigorous brushing with hard bristles is now superseded by gentler techniques focused on plaque removal.

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