Independent dentists reported paying full-time dental hygienists $25.60 per hour in 1999. Full-time chairside dental assistants were reported to earn $13.20 an hour in 1999.
Try gently removing the debris with dental floss. Be careful not to cut your gums. Never use a sharp instrument such as a needle or pin to remove any object that is stuck between your teeth. If you can't dislodge the object using dental floss, contact your dentist.