Ice Ice Baby

No, you are not going to get a critic of the song but of the substance. Ice is a wonderful thing. It provides us with many benefits. Water is the only substance that gets less dense when it turns into a solid. This may seem strange but it comes with many up sides. One of the major down sides is that we tend to love to chew ice. All the time, even when it is cold out. Chewing ice can be fun and help you cool off but chewing ice has many bad affects. You need to take your teeth into consideration when reaching for your favorite snack. Selecting a good snack with your teeth in mind will provide you with a life of low dental costs and a great looking smile.

If you are an ice chewer do not fear, there are thousands just like you. Mostly women. Younger women are more likely to chew ice do to an iron deficiency. It has not been fully discovered why people with a low iron count like to chew ice. One suggestion is that when you have low amounts of iron in your blood your mouth and tongue can get swollen or sore. Chewing on some ice and help alleviate this problem for a short time. If you do find yourself reaching for the ice tray often you may want to go get your blood tested. Have a doctor suggest what you can do to get your iron levels where they should be.

Along with a doctor you may need to see a dentist. A good San Clemente Dentist will be able to help out with any problems you have from chewing ice. Ice can chip your teeth and cause cracks that a dentist needs to fill in. If you have to chew ice try and chew pebble ice. Pebble ice is softer and will not harm your teeth as much.

Ask your Dentist in San Clemente about any cracks that have occurred from chewing to much ice.