9 Common Mistakes That Damage Your Teeth

Eating Ice

Breaking ice cubes with the teeth is almost as bad as chewing on a rock and can cause chips in the teeth that are costly to repair. The American Dental Association claim that during the summer months dental offices will experience an influx of patients with broken and chipped teeth from chewing on ice cubes. The best way to avoid chipped teeth or gum injuries from chewing on rock-hard ice cubes is to refrain from doing so. If ice must be eaten it is better to find the crushed or blended ice or if it is just the sensation of the crunch that is wanted then try a baby carrot or an apple. There is a fascinating link between the desire to eat ice and the human body; If an individual is craving ice constantly and always chewing on ice cubes, it could be symptomatic of iron deficiency anemia.