The Oral-Fixation Tool Nobody Told You About

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The oral-fixation tool nobody told you about.

Why a two-inch piece of flavored birch keeps showing up on desks, dashboards and gaming setups. (Yes, it's a toothpick. Stay with us.)

We make Natura Pine, so we're biased. We'll keep it honest anyway.

18,000+ orders · 4.5★ average

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30-day quality guarantee · about 20¢ a pick

A hand pulling a flavored toothpick from a Japanese Peach tin
Exhibit A: a hand with a job.

Watch anyone on a long call. A pen cap goes in. A thumbnail goes up. The snack drawer opens for no reason. A hand drifts to a pocket.

None of that is really about pens, snacks or pockets. It's your hands and mouth looking for a job.

Most of us never pick that job on purpose. We grab whatever's closest. So here's a thought: what if the closest thing was actually good?

That's the whole case for the flavored toothpick. We've shipped 18,000+ orders of them, so let us walk you through it.

18,000+ orders · 4.5★ average

Skip ahead: try all 4 flavors in the Starter Pack →

1. Your hands and mouth want a job.

Habits like vaping, smoking and nail biting are a mix of things, and one of them is plain physical routine. The National Cancer Institute's Smokefree.gov lists "needing something to do with your hands or mouth" as a common trigger.¹ The American Academy of Dermatology suggests nail-biters keep their hands busy too.²

We can't help with the rest of that list (nicotine is a conversation for your doctor). But a job for your hands and mouth? That's what a pick is for.

Hands pulling a toothpick from a tin at a sunlit desk
The 3pm call, handled.
“Perfect for chewing on at work and the flavor is surprisingly strong and lasts a pretty long time”Verified review · Roasted Cinnamon

2. Most mouth-fillers come with baggage.

Gum keeps your jaw busy but gives your hands nothing, and the flavor goes flat. Snacks bring sugar along for the ride. Pen caps and straws are plastic. Fidget toys are great, for your hands.

Feature GumDesk snacks
Something to hold✓✕✓
Something for your mouth✓✓✓
Zero sugar✓DependsRarely
Zero calories✓Almost✕
Fits in a pocket✓✓Depends on the bag

3. Why birch?

Natura Pine picks are 100% natural birch wood: smooth, sturdy enough to park in the corner of your mouth, and biodegradable. (The packaging isn't. We'd rather tell you than greenwash it.) Every batch is lab tested in the USA.

Zero nicotine. Zero sugar. Zero calories. Zero plastic. Zero PFAS. Birch, flavor and stevia. That's the list.

An open Winter Mint tin
Birch, flavor, stevia. That's the list.

4. Flavor finally got good.

Old-school toothpicks tasted like a fence. These taste like this, with zero sugar (sweetened with stevia):

Winter Mint
Winter MintFresh mint gum.
Roasted Cinnamon
Roasted CinnamonCinnamon candy with a kick.
Texas Watermelon
Texas WatermelonWatermelon taffy.
Japanese Peach
Japanese PeachPeach gummy.
Campfire Coffee
Campfire CoffeeA pocket-sized coffee break.
Golden Vanilla
Golden VanillaCookie filling.
Ice Peach
Ice PeachPeach rings with a mint finish.
Sour Strawberry
Sour StrawberryCandy ropes.
“love these things. they were a little sticky when I first opened them up, but their just awesome. I usually have bitterness issues with Stevia, but not with these.”Verified review · Campfire Coffee

The easy way in

Try all four core flavors.

The Starter Pack is one tube each of Winter Mint, Roasted Cinnamon, Texas Watermelon and Japanese Peach. 76 picks, about 20¢ each.

Most people start hereStarter Pack

Starter Pack

One 19-pick tube each of Winter Mint, Roasted Cinnamon, Texas Watermelon and Japanese Peach.

$14.99 $19.96 · 76 picksabout 20¢ a pick
Just want mint?Winter Mint Pouch

Winter Mint Pouch

Crisp. Clean. Alive.

Tastes like fresh mint gum.

$6.99 · 40 picksunder 18¢ a pick
Best valueIce Peach Tin

Ice Peach Tin

Sweet. Cool. Delicate.

Peach rings with a minty finish.

$16.99 · 100 picksabout 17¢ a pick

30-day quality guarantee

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5. The toothpick has always been a vibe.

Cowboys. Mechanics. Mob bosses. The anime rival leaning on a wall. The guy at the gas station who definitely has a plan. A toothpick has always said "I'm relaxed, and I know something you don't."

People still search for the cinnamon toothpicks they remember from the '70s and '80s. We just made one worth remembering.

Winter Mint tin on a truck dashboard
Leaning on the dash like it has somewhere to be.

6. Made by a guy who bit his nails.

"For years, I was a chronic nail-biter. Long days and high-stress deadlines at work left my hands looking like they'd been through a blender."

"In 2018 I moved to Texas for my first agency job. After a team lunch, a coworker handed me a flavored toothpick. I started reaching for a pick instead of my nails, and I never really stopped."

"My co-founder Bricky swears picks keep him locked in on stream. Every tin is hand-illustrated by our artist, Skelobite. No AI, ever."

Thomas Hajduk, Founder & CEO, Natura Pine

Natura Pine co-founder Bricky at his streaming desk
Co-founder Bricky, at the desk where the picks keep him company.

7. About 17¢ a moment.

A 100-pick tin is $16.99, which works out to 17¢ a pick. The Starter Pack is about 20¢. That's less than a sip of the coffee you're holding.

If an order ever arrives damaged or defective, our 30-day quality guarantee covers it. 18,000+ orders later, we're pretty confident.

The Starter Pack

The Starter Pack

All 4 core flavors · 76 picks · about 20¢ a pick

What to expect

Your first month with a pick.

  1. Minute 1

    Bite

    Bite gently. The flavor wakes up.

  2. Minute 2

    Park it

    Rest it between your cheek and teeth. Hands free, mouth busy.

  3. Minute 15

    Re-pick

    Flavor fades. Grab another.

  4. Week 1

    You have a "usual" flavor, and a strong opinion about the others.

  5. Month 1

    Coworkers start asking for one. Keep a spare tin.

Experiences, not promises. Everyone picks differently.

Real reviews, typos and all

18,000+ orders. Here's what people say about the flavor.

18,000+ orders · 4.5★ average

Customer photo: a hand holding the four Starter Pack tubes
★★★★★
“It's an excellent item to start your Natura Pine journey. I wasn't sure what flavor to start with so this was perfect. Now I know what flavors suit me. Definitely recommended for new comers.”
✓ Verified Starter Pack
Customer photo: a Japanese Peach pouch
★★★★★
“Soft, rich taste.”
✓ Verified Japanese Peach
Customer photo: a Roasted Cinnamon tube on a table
★★★★★
“Best flavor of the sampler.”
✓ Verified Roasted Cinnamon Tube
★★★★★
“Whoever packed this tin is a real one. Bro packed ‘em in there like sardines, and I’ve never been happier to struggle opening something up lol”
✓ Verified Campfire Coffee 100 Count Tin
★★★★
“Soild flavor tastes mostly like pineapple if a bit less sweet than just pineapple juices. Sadly I droped like 3/4ths of my tin and had it bake in the sun for 9 hours still tasted slightly like pineapple. Will buy again.”
✓ Verified Pacific Pineapple Tin
★★★★★
“They are toothpicks. They taste of vanilla. Perfection.”
✓ Verified Golden Vanilla Pouch

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Something wrong with your picks? That's on us.

If your order arrives damaged or defective, email a photo to shop@naturapine.com within 30 days and we'll ship you a new one.

No need to send anything back. A photo is enough.

Fair questions

Why a toothpick and not gum?

Gum keeps your mouth busy but gives your hands nothing to do, and the flavor goes flat. A pick is something to hold and something to taste, with zero sugar.

Can a toothpick help me quit vaping or smoking?

No toothpick can do that, and we won't pretend otherwise. Natura Pine isn't a cessation product. It's something for your hands and mouth in the moment. If you're quitting nicotine, talk to your doctor about a plan.

Do these have nicotine?

No. Zero nicotine and zero tobacco. Just 100% natural birch wood, flavor and stevia.

How long does the flavor last?

About 5 to 15 minutes a pick, depending on how you chew. When it fades, grab another. The Starter Pack has 76.

Do I chew it or just hold it?

Park it. Bite gently a few times to release the flavor, then rest it between your cheek and teeth. Gnaw it like a pen cap and it will snap (that's the old habit talking).

Are toothpicks safe to chew?

For adults using them as intended, yes. For adults. Bite gently, don't swallow pieces, and don't use while sleeping, lying down or playing sports. Keep away from kids and pets.

What if I don't like the flavor?

Our guarantee covers damaged or defective orders, not flavor preference. That's why we suggest starting with the Starter Pack: four flavors, about 20¢ a pick. If something's wrong with your order, email a photo to shop@naturapine.com within 30 days and we'll ship you a new one.

More answers on our FAQ page →

The four Starter Pack tubes at an angle

In a world full of choices

What will you pick?

Start with all four core flavors. 76 picks, about 20¢ each.

Find my flavor

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¹ Smokefree.gov (National Cancer Institute), "Know your triggers": smokefree.gov/challenges-when-quitting/cravings-triggers/know-your-triggers

² American Academy of Dermatology, "How to stop biting your nails": aad.org/public/everyday-care/nail-care-secrets/basics/stop-biting-nails

Citing these sources describes the habit. It does not mean NCI, Smokefree.gov or the AAD endorse Natura Pine or toothpicks.

Natura Pine is not a smoking cessation product. Talk to your doctor about quitting. Free help: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or smokefree.gov.

For adults. Bite gently, don't swallow pieces, and don't use while sleeping, lying down or playing sports. Keep away from kids and pets. Roasted Cinnamon contains spice oils. Skip it if you react to cinnamon or other spices, and stop if you feel any burning or irritation.

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