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Also known as tooth pick, toothpicks

thumb|Wood toothpicks thumb|Oral B toothpicks thumb|Bamboo toothpick thumb|Curved metal toothpick (reusable) 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 (like cheese cubes or olives) or as a cocktail stick, and can be decorated with plastic frills or small paper umbrellas or flags.

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A toothpick is a small thin stick made from materials like wood, plastic, bamboo, or metal, with pointed ends designed to remove food particles from between teeth after eating. Beyond dental use, toothpicks also serve decorative and practical purposes at celebrations, such as holding small appetizers or serving as cocktail sticks, and can be decorated with colorful frills or tiny paper accessories.

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wood
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canapé
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Article · Português

Palitos são pequenos bastonetes, usualmente de madeira ou plástico, usados frequentemente para retirar detrito dos dentes, principalmente após as refeições. O palito habitualmente possui uma ou duas extremidades bruscamente afinadas para melhor inserir entre os dentes.

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