Due to the peculiarity of the structure of the dentition, food tends to get stuck in the cracks. At home, you can get rid of leftover food in various ways. For example, use a toothbrush or floss. But when a person has lunch in a public place or at work, it is not always possible to use oral care products. In this case, toothpicks come to the rescue. They are widely distributed in catering establishments, and some use them at home. Attention is offered a list of the most popular toothpick models for 2022 with their pros and cons.
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In public catering, as a rule, they offer one version of the product that best fits into the concept of the institution. But for home use, you can find sticks that are suitable for your teeth, since the degree of sensitivity for each is individual. How to choose the right product that will not harm the gums and enamel is the main question of every consumer. In this regard, you need to have information about what toothpicks are.
It is customary to classify the assortment of this category according to several criteria: the raw materials used, taste preferences, and design. As for the material from which the sticks are made, they include: wood, bamboo, plastic.
Wooden toothpicks, according to dentists, are considered the safest, compared to plastic (less sharp). However, they are able to leave splinters in soft tissues, which cannot be said about plastic. If this happens, you should not panic: under the influence of saliva / water, the wood will swell and soften, and when rinsed, it will wash out without causing severe injury to the gums.
Plastic sticks are convenient to use for cleaning the bridge, although it is better not to resort to them at all, but to install implants that completely restore the tooth.But due to the high prices for such a procedure, not everyone can afford this luxury.
Bamboo is considered the best choice for toothpick lovers, as it is absolutely smooth, softer than wood in composition, and therefore safer for gums.
As for fragrances. Many manufacturers impregnate sticks. When used, it freshens the breath. Depending on taste preferences, the buyer makes a choice in favor of the most suitable option. For example, fruit is suitable for a child, nicotine for smokers, mint for fresh breath.
Interesting fact! Not so long ago, a limited series of goods was produced with the tastes of elite alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, cognac, martini), which gained popularity in narrow circles.
An important point: a toothpick can be disposable or reusable. The second option suggests that the stick is made with a brush at the end. It is made of a special rubberized material, which allows you to efficiently clean the remnants of food from the interdental spaces and not injure the gums. But the main advantage of such products is the absence of the risk of chipping. The brush provides additional cleaning of tooth enamel, which, with regular use, makes the enamel lighter.
As history shows, toothpicks were invented by Neanderthals. After examining the skulls of this population, deep grooves were found at the base of the crown, which were supposed to have been left after the use of objects for cleaning teeth from animal bones.
The book by Henry Petroski "Toothpick: Technology and Culture" describes the entire history of the creation and development of the product, its application features, contribution to culture, history, and military affairs.
Note! All information is presented on 450 pages, in small print.
A secondary hygiene item (as it is commonly believed) is mentioned in the Koran: prayer is dedicated to cleansing the oral cavity.
Many domestic and foreign writers have repeatedly mentioned this subject in their manuscripts. Such as, N.V. Gogol, M. de Cervantes, William Shakespeare.
It is interesting! Today, gold models with beautiful decor and design are produced in the USA, the cost of which starts from $100.
Modern toothpicks have found application in art (decorative, used to create souvenirs), everyday life - dishes on skewers.
There are several criteria on which the cost of the goods will depend, which is important when purchasing it. As a person is greeted by the cover, so are toothpicks bought. Most people prefer beautiful packaging, so that in the future it would be convenient to use the purchase and not be ashamed to get it in front of friends / acquaintances.
Popular models of products for cleaning teeth are in individual packaging (each copy is in a film), which has obvious differences from plastic or glass containers, where the contents are only under a protective cover.
Note! The larger the diameter of the container in which the toothpicks are located, the greater their number (disposable models).
Budget options, in this case, are best considered in virtual stores. The popularity of models won Chinese goods.
On a note! Before ordering from AliExpress, read customer reviews.
In order not to make mistakes when choosing tooth sticks, read carefully the description of the product, contraindications and use. If one of the items does not meet your requirements, then it is better to look for other products.
It is impossible to answer the question of which company is the best product. The fact is that companies can specialize in different areas, and vice versa. Often, from one manufacturer, you can buy oral hygiene products for the whole family, and in some cases, you have to use different brands. Therefore, you need to choose a product based on the structural features of the dentition of each person.
Selection Tips:
Recommendations for the purchase of a hygiene product are different, but the choice always remains with the client.
The top sellers in this category are:
Purpose: to remove excess food from the dental spaces.
Smooth sticks with double-sided sharpening for daily use. The tops of the heads are slightly rounded so as not to injure the gums.Produced in a plastic transparent jar, which is tightly closed with a lid, forming a space between the top surface and the contents.
Note! Replace skewers to form canapés.
Main characteristics:
Type of: | disposable |
Volume: | 190 pcs. |
Length of one unit: | 6.5 cm |
Tare size (centimeters): | 7,5/3/3 |
Impregnation: | missing |
The weight: | 35 g |
Producing country: | Russia |
Cleaning element material: | wooden |
By price: | 295 rubles |
Purpose: getting rid of food debris between the teeth.
The product is placed in an elastic jar with a universal lid: unscrewed, allows you to get one item at a time without touching the others. They are sharpened on both sides. The lid cap is red, when turning it blocks (opens) the opening to the contents.
Main characteristics:
Type of: | for once |
Skewer length: | 6.5 cm |
Quantity: | 150 pcs. |
The weight: | 27 g |
Jar size (centimeters): | 3,5/3,5/7 |
To whom: | adults |
Color: | beige |
Material: | birch wood |
Where: | from China |
Average price: | 23 rubles |
Purpose: for brushing teeth, aromatization.
The sticks are well sharpened from two edges, placed in an individual cardboard box, each copy is in a plastic bag.Due to mint impregnation and menthol coating on the one hand, the product performs two functions: cleansing and refreshing.
Main characteristics:
Type of: | disposable |
Product code: | 1001006475 |
Taste: | mint |
Amount in a package: | 500 pcs. |
For whom: | for adults |
The weight: | 80 g |
Material: | solid birch |
Producing country: | China |
What is the price: | 83 rubles |
The best producers of this range of steel are:
Purpose: for sensitive teeth.
The peculiarity of the shape in comparison with wooden sticks: one end resembles a knife blade in shape, the other resembles a toothbrush. The handle has grooves on both sides, which does not allow it to slip in the hand when cleaning the oral cavity. The sharpening configuration repeats the shape of the tooth gaps and does not injure the gums.
Such products can be used by people with braces, dentures and a special dental structure. It is not necessary to make special efforts when cleaning. The sticks are placed in a case that you can carry with you everywhere.
Main characteristics:
Length: | 6.5 cm |
Amount in a package: | 150 pcs. |
To whom: | for children, adults |
Material: | hypoallergenic plastic |
Producing country: | Taiwan |
Average cost: | 93 rubles |
Purpose: removal of plaque, food particles.
Toothpicks with thread are made of light green plastic, packed in a plastic bag, which closes tightly thanks to a special mechanism. The head bends, allows you to comfortably clean chewing teeth. Due to its enlargement, it penetrates below the gingival margin.
Note! It can be on sale with a different set: 10, 30 or 50 devices. In addition, the company offers various flavors: coconut, chocolate, coffee, honey, lime and much more.
In order not to harm, before the procedure, carefully read the operating instructions.
Main characteristics:
Quantity: | 30 pcs. |
Application: | disposable |
Taste: | menthol |
Compound: | polystyrene, polyamide thread, fragrance |
Best before date: | 5 years |
Producing country: | Russia |
By cost: | 125 rubles |
Purpose: for dental care.
Plastic toothpicks with a thread at one end are designed for a more thorough cleaning of the oral cavity. They give freshness to breath, remove plaque. Due to the structure and shape, they easily pass into hard-to-reach places, providing gentle care.
Main characteristics:
Taste: | citrus breeze |
Quantity: | 10 pieces. |
Type of: | disposable |
The edges: | spicy, with floss |
Net weight: | 75 g |
Color: | white |
Material: | plastic |
Average price: | 63 rubles |
Bamboo is the most common toothpick material. From a huge list of companies, the best, according to buyers, are:
Purpose: maintaining the cleanliness of the oral cavity.
A product with a blunt end for the prevention of gum injury. The sticks are sharpened at both ends and have antibacterial properties. Suitable for skewers for the formation of a festive buffet table.
The contents are placed in an ergonomically shaped glass jar. The lid closes tightly to keep dust out.
Main characteristics:
Quantity: | 300 pcs. |
Diameter: | 1.6 ml |
Color: | beige |
Material: | 100% bamboo |
Container: | glass |
Producing country: | China |
How much are: | 60 rubles |
Purpose: for health.
Toothpicks pointed at both ends, one of which has a refreshing mouth spray (menthol). Each stick is individually wrapped in paper and placed in a cardboard box.
This product is suitable for cigarette lovers. It is also convenient to purchase it for public institutions - economically and profitably.
Main characteristics:
Quantity: | 1000 pcs. |
Taste: | menthol |
Length: | 6.5 cm |
The weight: | 200 g |
Package size (centimeters): | 8/10 |
Material: | bamboo |
Production: | China |
Price: | 87 rubles |
Purpose: for cleaning teeth.
Smooth, double-edged chopsticks are useful in the kitchen for snacks and brushing your teeth. The tips are slightly rounded, so they do not injure the enamel during operation. Very thin, allow you to clean hard-to-reach places.
Main characteristics:
Number: | 200 pcs. |
To whom: | adults |
Taste: | missing |
Color: | beige |
Producing country: | China |
Price segment: | 57 rubles |
As a long history shows, toothpicks have found application in many areas of human life. The most popular, they have become in catering establishments and everyday life.
The product can be made of artificial or natural fiber, impregnated with various flavors (berries, citrus, herbs) or not impregnated at all.
It is interesting! For smokers, nicotine toothpicks can be found to help prolong the time between cigarette breaks.
The device for brushing teeth can be of various configurations and purposes. There are even children's models. The cost will depend on the quality, features of the packaging and its contents.
The review was made up of the best commodity units of foreign production (mainly from China) and domestic production. The general list is presented in the table.
Table - "List of the best toothpicks for 2022"
Article / name: | Manufacturer: | Quantity per package (pieces): | Raw material: | Average price (rubles): |
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«401-427» | Aviora | 190 | wood | 295 |
«56613» | Home Queen | 150 | wooden | 23 |
«3055805» | "Market Fresh" | 500 | birch wood | 83 |
«8948134» | "Toothpick #1" | 150 | plastic | 93 |
"Flostick" | Dr. Steve" | 30 | plastic | 125 |
«9879» | "Stilcon" | 10 | plastic | 63 |
"QVA-6240" | "Qualita" | 300 | bamboo | 60 |
«8609565» | Aviora | 1000 | bamboo | 87 |
«13235» | Gelesta | 200 | bamboo | 57 |