Teeth should be cleaned, not polished  The concept of “tooth brushing” creates the misconception that there is a need for scrubbing or polishing, but in fact teeth should be cleaned, not polished. Polishing one's teeth with a brush harms the tooth's enamel and causes recession of the gums and exposure of the neck of the tooth – processes that create many dental problems. In order to keep whole teeth and gums, one should use dental toothpicks and liquids to rinse the mouth.This Dental Floss Picks and Food Grade Toothpicks are made with a special technology and structure for ideal treatment when cleaning the mouth of food residue and odor.