three cups of ice everyday day or night. i constantly do it, i want to stop but its turning into a habit
2006-09-05 13:10:05 · 12 answers · asked by girly girl 1 in Health ➔ Dental
To my knowledge your teeth will not fall out but if at any time later in life your teeth start to become less strong you can chip or break corners on your teeth. The crown that follows at approx $800.00 may be enough of a deterent to get you hooked on a good sugar free gum.
2006-09-05 13:15:04 · answer #1 · answered by joe y 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chewing ice is not a good habit because it can cause fractures in your teeth which leads to chipping/breaking. I agree that an ice crusher is a good idea. Also, tell your dentist/doctor about this insatiable habit, could be a sign of something more serious.
2006-09-09 19:56:34 · answer #2 · answered by gringa1171 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you practice regular oral hygiene (brush, floss, rinse, wax, buff, detail, whatever . . . ) you shouldn't have tooth loss because you chew ice. You may, however, be at risk for chipping or breaking a tooth, as some of your peers have mentioned.
If it's the sensation of cold that you like, consider chewing on crushed ice (buy an ice crusher at a kitchen or gourmet store). That way, you'll exert less pressure and reduce the risk of dental damage (though you may consume greater amounts of ice, over the course of time).
2006-09-05 20:19:52 · answer #3 · answered by alchemist0750 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chewing ice is a bad habit...go to a medical Dr and get your blood checked for low iron levels...then see a dentist to see how many teeth you have left in your head to restore..chewing ice cracks teeth and wears away the enamel...keep chewing ice and you will be in full dentures real soon.
2006-09-05 22:00:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How can you do that? Doesn't it hurt really bad? I could never do that cuz just eating or drinking cold stuff used to hurt so bad, and hard things would break pieces off my teeth. I don't know what it would do to "normal" teeth, but mine were missing most of the enamel when I got them and they started falling apart before long. I just thank God I got rid of them all when I was starting high school and got dentures.
2006-09-06 11:27:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible. I would advise not to chew ice at all because it's just needless chewing that puts tremendous unnecessary pressure on your teeth.
2006-09-05 22:35:26 · answer #6 · answered by LvYahooAnswrs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not until they crack from the pressure. They WILL do that.
Keep chewing ice constantly everyday.
You'll be able to answer your own question sooner!
2006-09-05 20:13:19 · answer #7 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know my mom use to always chew or crave ice and the dr told her that she was lacking iron and sure enough she now has anemia. so you should ask a dr just to be on the safe side .
2006-09-05 23:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by BIGL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're prolly just getting ready for your next reincarnation as an icemaker at a hindu bar or something.
2006-09-05 22:26:24 · answer #9 · answered by Sgt. VietnamVet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh man, same here, but i stopped a little while ago, because one of my teeth started to chip. So yes, you should stop.
2006-09-05 20:12:33 · answer #10 · answered by AJ S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋