{"id":121,"date":"2021-04-16T20:34:46","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T20:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/?p=121"},"modified":"2021-04-28T20:37:21","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T20:37:21","slug":"is-chewing-on-ice-bad-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/16\/is-chewing-on-ice-bad-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Chewing on Ice Bad for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_50274211__1619641633_75403-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of woman chewing on ice\" class=\"wp-image-122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_50274211__1619641633_75403-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_50274211__1619641633_75403-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_50274211__1619641633_75403.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is almost here! It\u2019s time to remember to stay\nhydrated and enjoy your favorite frosty beverages. However, if you chew on ice\nto cool down, now is the time to stop! This seemingly harmless habit weakens\nand damages your teeth over time. Before you know it, you may be spending your\nsummer vacation visiting your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency\ndentist<\/a> for a chipped or cracked tooth. Read on to learn more about the dangers\nof chewing on ice and how to kick this destructive habit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chewing on Ice VS Your Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your tooth enamel is incredibly strong. In fact, it\u2019s even stronger\nthan your bones! However, it\u2019s brittle. This means that it can be damaged by\nmaterials that are softer than it, such as ice. The excess pressure caused by\nchewing on ice gradually wears away your enamel. In fact, the pressure of\nchewing on ice spreads throughout your mouth to cause a host of problems,\nincluding a higher risk of tooth discoloration, cavities, and more! You may\nneed to see your dentist to repair the damage caused by this bad habit if you\nexperience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Jaw stiffness or soreness<\/li><li>Tooth sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures<\/li><li>Cracked or loose fillings or crowns <\/li><li>Chipped or broken teeth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Stop Chewing on Ice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like breaking any bad habit, teaching yourself to not chew\non ice may be difficult, but doable. Here are a few helpful tips to get\nstarted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Drink cold beverages, smoothies, or eat\npopsicles. <\/li><li>Try just sucking on the ice instead of chewing\nit. <\/li><li>Switched to crushed or nugget ice instead of ice\ncubes<\/li><li>Find something else to crunch or chew, such as\nsugarless gum or an apple<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Anemia the Cause of Your Habit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers aren\u2019t exactly sure why yet, but studies show\nthat the craving to chew on ice can be an indicator of anemia or iron deficiency.\nSome speculate that the cool ice may soothe inflammation in the oral tissues\nthat often accompany specific deficiencies. If you have insufficient iron levels,\nchewing on ice may feel as rejuvenating as drinking a strong cup of coffee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re having a particularly difficult time breaking your\nice-chewing habit, it may be time to get a physical checkup to see if anemia is\nthe cause. The good news is that in nearly all cases, getting the proper\ntreatment for anemia stops the craving for chewing on ice. Your doctor may also\nbe able to help you determine if other factors are at the root of this bad\nhabit, such as anxiety, boredom, or diet changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt that staying hydrated and cool during the\nhot summer months is important, and ice can be a big help in that regard. But\ndon\u2019t put your smile and your summer in danger by chewing on ice! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr. Cale Beasley of Littleton Dental Studio is proud to\noffer compassionate, convenient, and high-quality oral healthcare for smiles of\nall ages. He strives to help his patients stop bad habits and prevent dental\nemergencies with personalized preventive care during every dental checkup. But\nshould something happen, he offers same-day emergency appointments to help quickly\nget you out of pain and back to enjoying a healthy smile. To learn more, he can\nbe contacted via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(303)\n794-1707. <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is almost here! It\u2019s time to remember to stay hydrated and enjoy your favorite frosty beverages. However, if you chew on ice to cool down, now is the time to stop! This seemingly harmless habit weakens and damages your teeth over time. 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