Whether it's lunch meat or a nighttime favorite - many times after eating, small pieces of food or fibers get stuck between the teeth. And when this food gets stuck, extreme discomfort starts. Until it comes out, there can be no peace.

And to get rid of this discomfort, many people start picking their teeth with toothpicks, safetypins, deslai sticks. According to dental experts, this practice is very harmful for teeth and gums. Using these sharp objects made of metal or wood can cause bleeding gums, damage to gum tissue, and damage to tooth enamel, leading to infection.

So even by mistake this work is no more. Learn 3 safe home remedies to remove food easily without damaging your teeth or gums. According to doctors, dental floss is the safest and most modern way to remove food from between teeth.

It is basically a type of special thread, which is easily available at the pharmacy. Take a piece of floss about 15-18 inches long and twist it between the fingers of both hands. Now very gently insert the thread between the teeth and move it up and down.

You will see that the stuck food will come out with the pull of the thread easier and without any pain than with a toothpick. If the food isn't stuck too deep in the tooth, water is your greatest tool. Mix half a spoon of salt in a glass of lukewarm water.

Now take that water in your mouth for at least 30 to 40 seconds very well and rinse it vigorously. Due to this movement of salt-water, the food particles accumulated between the teeth are gently loosened. At the same time, salt water kills the bacteria inside the mouth and helps to reduce the swelling or pain of the gums.

These days, along with brushes or floss, 'water flossers' have become quite popular in the market. It is a small handheld device that emits strong water pressure. Those who have problems using dental floss can use it.

At the part of the tooth where the food is stuck, just by turning on the nozzle of this device, the food will be washed away in an instant by the strong water pressure. There is no chance of gum injury. Washing your mouth regularly after eating and brushing twice a day keeps your teeth healthy.

But if you find that food is often stuck in the gap of a particular tooth and does not come out in the normal way, then consult a dentist without neglecting it. Because it can be a sign of dental cavity or gum problems.