A teeth-cleaning twig is an oral hygiene tool made from a twig from a tree. It can help to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Bunches of teeth cleaning twigs near Kalka, India
Teeth-cleaning twig
Spring blossoms of kikar (babool) at Hodal in Faridabad, Haryana, India
Neem (Azadirachta indica) in Hyderabad, India
A toothpick is a small thin stick of wood, plastic, bamboo, metal, bone or other substance with at least one and sometimes two pointed ends to insert between teeth to remove detritus, usually after a meal. Toothpicks are also used for festive occasions to hold or spear small appetizers or as a cocktail stick, and can be decorated with plastic frills or small paper umbrellas or flags.
Wood toothpicks
Bamboo toothpick
Curved metal toothpick (reusable)