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Think Chewing on Ice Isn’t Bad for Teeth? Freeze Right There!

September 4, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — pacificviewdentalgroup @ 6:08 pm
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Don’t get a Mogwai wet or you’ll make Gremlins. Don’t drive more than three miles per hour over the speed limit or you’ll get a ticket. Don’t disparage In-N-Out Burger in California or you’ll catch heat. And don’t chew on ice or you are liable to damage your tooth enamel.

Wait, what?! The first three seem spoken by Captain Obvious, but maybe you’ve never heard about the dangers of chewing on ice.

It’s a common habit, especially in the summer. But it’s a threat to your oral health like other hard foods. Keep reading to learn why it’s a problem and discover safer alternatives you can try.

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