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Other Names: Toothpicks, 牙签 (Chinese), مسواك (Arabic), Cure-dents (French), Palillo de dientes (Spanish), Зубочистка (Russian) All Translations
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A toothpick is a small stick of wood, plastic, bamboo, metal or other substance used to remove detritus from the teeth, usually after a meal. Some toothpicks are made from animal bones as opposed to wood. A toothpick usually has one or two sharp ends to insert between teeth. They can also be used for picking up small appetizers (like cheese cubes or olives) or as a cocktail stick. American wooden toothpicks are cut from birch wood. Logs are first spiral cut into thin sheets, which are then cut, chopped and milled into the individual toothpicks.''How It's Made: "Toothpicks; acrylic bathtubs; helicopters; beer." The Discovery Channel. Maine is the leading producer of toothpicks for the United States. Worldwide, Brazil has the highest export rate of toothpicks.

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[edit] About Toothpick

Toothpicks serve many purposes such as baked goods decor, "holding together" wraps and dishes, and food storage.