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A member asked:
Is it safe to chew ice? or does it damage your teeth?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: The coldness and hardness of the ice can traumatize the teeth setting up fractures in thru the crown of tooth which can lead to broken teeth and tooth loss.
Answered 1/28/2015
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Chewing ice: Chewing ice can cause cracks or breakage of your teeth.This is not a safe thing to do for your teeth.
Answered 9/13/2017
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Chewing ice: I have had numerous patients over the years with ice chewing habits. They tend to break teeth, bonded fillings and even crowns! Not a good habit to have.
Answered 9/12/2017
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Recently started new meds that cause dry mouth. Seriously craving chewing ice. Could it be related or could I have a deficiency of some sort?
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I am taking a Valium pill for anxiety and stress about a dental procedure coming up. I have trouble swallowing pills and wanted to chew it up. My dentist advised against this and said he would crush it and place it under my tongue for me. Safe to do?
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