i always am chewing on ice, and someone once told me,but im not sure, thanks for help
2007-08-12 16:02:23 · 9 answers · asked by Q 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Chew on this: crunching ice can be bad for your teeth
While blenders and ice crushers are perfect for crunching ice cubes, teeth are not.
Many people habitually chew on ice, especially during the summer months. That’s when dentists' offices are crowded with patients suffering from gum injuries and broken teeth. The American Dental Association says avoiding chewing ice is a simple way to avoid tooth injuries.
For refreshment, instead of crushing big chunks of ice with the teeth, dentists recommend letting ice slivers melt in the mouth like candy. Dentists also recommend baby carrots or apple chunks to ice chewers who are seeking a crunch.
But anyone who has a persistent ice-chewing habit and finds it difficult to stop should let his or her dentist know. Craving and chewing ice is often associated with iron deficiency anemia.
As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. The body needs iron to make hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen.
It's a common type of anemia. Some 20 percent of women, 50 percent of pregnant women, and 3 percent of men are iron deficient. It is often corrected with iron supplementation.
2007-08-12 16:07:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've cracked three teeth from chewing ice - and I didn't even do it that often. I would guess that it wouldn't happen to everyone, but my dentist did tell me that it's a very common reason for cracked teeth. I ended up getting three crowns - it was painful having the work done - and cost close to $1,000 for each of them. I don't ever chew ice anymore!
2007-08-12 17:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by Julianne 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't let anyone tell you it's wrong to chew ice. Just keep flossing and brushing your teeth like always but i shouldn't have to tell you that. Chewing ice is no worse than eating hard candy.
2007-08-12 16:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chewing ice can in fact chip, or crack teeth. we tell our patients if they absolutely need to chew on ice. Get the soft kind, like Sonic has,but try to refrain.
2007-08-12 16:27:24 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Chris 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's OK to chew on ice, if you have good teeth and gums and you can let it melt or chew it . If you can crack your tooth with ice chips or cubes, you shouldn't eat raw carrots or any hard foods.
2007-08-12 16:14:02 · answer #5 · answered by redd headd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no juss chew it youll b ok juss make sure u dont chew it wrong
2007-08-12 16:14:35 · answer #6 · answered by 92 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lots of people tell me that too but ive always done it and my teeth are in perfect condision with no cavitys or anything
2007-08-12 16:06:08 · answer #7 · answered by ~*~ MoRgAn_C ~*~ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, its good, it helps teeth get stronger
2007-08-12 16:09:41 · answer #8 · answered by Little sock 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bad habit...you can crack your teeth...
2007-08-12 16:05:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋