{"id":141,"date":"2021-09-08T18:59:50","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T18:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/?p=141"},"modified":"2021-10-19T19:11:05","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T19:11:05","slug":"foods-that-can-chip-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/08\/foods-that-can-chip-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Foods That Can Chip Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_128255772__1634670161_56941.jpg\" alt=\"assorted hard candies that cause chipped teeth in Littleton\" class=\"wp-image-142\" width=\"276\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_128255772__1634670161_56941.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_128255772__1634670161_56941-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/AdobeStock_128255772__1634670161_56941-768x522.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Anywhere from 34-74% of people ages 30-50 have one or more chipped teeth. While falls or accidents, biting hard objects, playing sports without a mouthguard, and grinding or clenching your teeth are all common causes of damage, some of your favorite foods can also cause teeth to chip or crack. To prevent a painful dental emergency from ruining your day, be careful when eating the following foods that can chip teeth or avoid them all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foods To Watch Out For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you keep up with your oral hygiene by brushing and\nflossing every day, certain foods can still damage your teeth if eaten\nincorrectly. Some foods to avoid or be extra cautious about eating include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Corn on the cob <\/strong>since the bottom edges of the top teeth have less tooth enamel and are thinner and weaker<\/li><li><strong>Hard candy, ice cubes, and popcorn kernels <\/strong>which cancause hairline cracks to form in the tooth enamel<\/li><li><strong>Beef jerky<\/strong> because the repetitive motion of chewing can ultimately lead to chipped or broken teeth<\/li><li><strong>Hard breads<\/strong> such a pretzels, biscotti, and baguettes<\/li><li><strong>Fruits and vegetables with large pits<\/strong> such as peaches, olives, and cherries <\/li><li><strong>Nuts and seeds<\/strong> if you don\u2019t chew them slowly and carefully or use your teeth to crack the shells<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do If You Chip a Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you&#8217;re being extra careful while eating these foods,\naccidents happen. If you chip or break your tooth, follow these steps to\nprotect your teeth from further damage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Rinse with warm water to clear away blood or\ndebris in your mouth.<\/li><li>Apply an ice pack to the injured area to\nalleviate any pain or swelling.<\/li><li>Take over-the-counter pain medication to ease\ndiscomfort or inflammation.<\/li><li>See a dentist as soon as possible to avoid\nfurther issues<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By avoiding or being extra careful when eating the above\nfoods, you can prevent a potentially expensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency\ndental visit<\/a> to fix your chipped teeth. If you end up chipping a tooth\nanyway, call your dentist as soon as possible to ensure your teeth stay\nhealthy, beautiful, and right where they belong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you schedule a dental appointment with Littleton Dental\nStudio, you\u2019ll find a friendly, talented staff of oral health professionals\nready to care for you and your family. Dr. Cale Beasley and team provide a\nrange of restorative, preventive, and cosmetic services to help beautify the\nsmiles of their patients. If you chip or break a tooth, they offer several options\nsuch as veneers, crowns, and fillings to fix your smile. To learn what foods\ncan crack your teeth or how Dr. Cale Beasley can fix them for you, call the\noffice at (720) 728-0125 or visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anywhere from 34-74% of people ages 30-50 have one or more chipped teeth. While falls or accidents, biting hard objects, playing sports without a mouthguard, and grinding or clenching your teeth are all common causes of damage, some of your favorite foods can also cause teeth to chip or crack. 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