Is Chewing Ice Bad for Your Teeth? Dental Deal Explains

MESA, Ariz. - Nov. 6, 2013 - PRLog -- If you’re like a lot of people, then you chew ice while you drink water or other beverages.  Most don’t even realize that it’s happening, and has simply been integrated as a thoughtless habit.  Although there are many conditions that can be associated with chewing ice such as stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, nutritional deficiencies, and others; it is likely that it is just a habit you’ve picked up because you enjoy the action of chewing ice.  So, to get to the point, is chewing ice bad for your teeth?

Unfortunately, chewing ice is not good for your teeth. Every time you chew ice, microscopic fractures are created on the enamel of your teeth (the protective covering).  When this happens, you are increasingly susceptible to cracking, and other forms of damage to your teeth.  It is also common to completely fracture a tooth if a piece of ice is bitten at a certain angle, permanently damaging your tooth.

Instead of chewing ice, there are other ways to keep the habit without damaging your teeth.  Chewing on celery or carrots work well in this regard.  They are high in fiber, and actually naturally clean your teeth.  Sugarless gum is another option if those do not work for you.  Bottom line, doctors recommend that you do not chew ice, because of the damage it can cause your teeth.

If you’ve sustained damage to your teeth from chewing ice, or if you have any other kind of dental issue: make an appointment with a doctor as soon as possible at Dental Deal.

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