My two daughters like chewing on ice. They are 3 yrs old and 22 months old.
2006-06-28 05:23:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
yes, it wears away the enamel, you do realize what water does to rocks over time dont you.
2006-06-28 05:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by tazzz6413 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chewing ice can cause china cracks in your teeth that can lead to problems later on down the road. If they are going to chew ice buy or make crushed ice, it's not as hard on the teeth.
2006-06-28 05:28:01 · answer #2 · answered by mkelf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was younger I use to chew on ice all the time until one time I bit down and it chipped my tooth. So that would be the only harm I would say. I now have a filling where the piece broke off.
2006-06-28 05:27:09 · answer #3 · answered by stina5812 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those teeth will fall out and be replaced by new ones anyway, so it doesn't matter now. But when they get older and take care of their own teeth, make them aware that it's not good to chew on ice. They can ruin them on their own if they want to.
2006-06-28 06:23:06 · answer #4 · answered by Shining Ray of Light 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I ce chewing can damage the enamel on the surface of teeth which makes teeth more prone to cavities.
2006-06-28 05:26:06 · answer #5 · answered by misty p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It breaks the enamel coating and bacteria gets lodged in there and forms a cavity.
2006-06-28 05:27:19 · answer #6 · answered by tangie1247 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dunno.i have eaten ice for years and years and have great teeth and never a cavity.
if there is a down side i have never heard it.
ask your dentist
2006-06-28 05:29:41 · answer #7 · answered by cave dude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, can cause little cracks that can later become a haven for cavities
2006-06-28 05:27:10 · answer #8 · answered by Iamstitch2U 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, epecially if you have sensitive teeth.
2006-06-28 05:27:13 · answer #9 · answered by Not_Here 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-06-28 05:26:33 · answer #10 · answered by bekka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋