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What does chewing ice do to your teeth? does it damage them?
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Chewing ice: Chewing large, hard pieces of ice, such as ice cubes, can cause teeth to fracture.
Answered 11/29/2014
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Over time yes...: Over time, chewing ice can create cracking in the enamel and can weaken the teeth if it is chewed too much. Better to just let it melt or just don't chew. It's like grinding/clenching your teeth...
Answered 11/29/2014
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