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As you may already know, it\u2019s pretty normal to have something stuck between your teeth. Pieces of food and other debris can get wedged in when you eat, drink, and so on. Still, how should you get such objects<\/a> \u201cunstuck\u201d from your smile? Your local Virginia Beach dentist is here to address this very question. To that end, please keep reading to learn four ways to handle something stuck between your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Gently Floss Near the Object<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally enough, one method for removing the stuck object is to floss near it. Doing so will often remove the irritant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to act gently if you do choose to floss. If you jam the string without a care, you could easily wedge the debris deeper and inflame your gums; you should string the floss slowly instead. That said, you can always try other options if you don\u2019t have (or simply dislike) traditional floss. These might include a floss pick, a water flosser, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Push with Your Tongue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another idea is to try using your tongue to dislodge the object. After all, this part of your mouth is very handy for removing things stuck in your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, make sure you don\u2019t overdo things with your tongue. Overworking this organ can cause your jaw to ache, as well as chewing and speech issues. Getting rid of a stuck object isn\u2019t worth suffering such problems; you can always try a different approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rinse Out Your Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your stuck object is stubborn, using floss or your tongue may not help much. You should try doing an oral rinse in that case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, rinsing your mouth is often enough to dislodge food from between teeth. Just grab a glass of water (or a similar drink) and swish it for a bit. Once you spit it out, you\u2019ll likely be free of the annoying debris and ready to move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat a Crunchy Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eating more may not seem like a good way to eliminate \u201cleftovers\u201d in your teeth. Even so, having crunchy food can dislodge such debris in many cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is that crunchy veggies act like a natural, edible toothbrush. By chewing and biting them, you\u2019d give your teeth a good workout that can dislodge stuck foods. Given that fact, try eating some carrot sticks or crisp celery to solve your problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the tips above don\u2019t help enough, please don\u2019t panic. Just see your local dentist \u2013 they\u2019ll gladly get rid of the \u201csomething\u201d stuck between your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Esparza Family Dentistry<\/a> is based in Virginia Beach, VA. Led by Dr. Sarah Esparza<\/a> herself, our practice prides itself on offering quality dental care for every patient. That means you can trust our preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services are tailored to your smile\u2019s unique needs. As a result, any appointment with us will surely make your teeth and gums thrive! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (757)-499-4707<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As you may already know, it\u2019s pretty normal to have something stuck between your teeth. Pieces of food and other debris can get wedged in when you eat, drink, and so on. Still, how should you get such objects \u201cunstuck\u201d from your smile? Your local Virginia Beach dentist is here to address this very question. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-275","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n4 Ways to Handle Something Stuck Between Your Teeth | Esparza Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you have something stuck between your teeth? 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