Is it bad to chew on ice?

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Dr Frank	I can see no reason why this should be harmful in any way. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DioGo	depends!! if the ice is clean then is ok but if you chew so many ice cubes a day then it have and effect on your teeth soon or later... so you should chew something else if you feel like chewing! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DiamondXxx	No its harmless Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mariza	If the ice is clean than it is perfectly fine, but it will cause a bad disease of the throat. I hope you know that ice is cold, and it is horrible to eat 50 ice cubes a day. Maybe 1 or 2? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

*Penny Lane*	Nothing to worry about at all...lol, and they wont make your teeth sharp either!! Ice is harmless Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mary s	Ice is good to chew on as long as it is crushed. That is how they allow it in the hospital. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

misam y	u get too pee a lot...frozen may be! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kerri c	I have never heard or seen anything that said it had any negative effects. It's just water, water's good for you, and hey if your teeth are up for it! (mine are WAY too sensitive). Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Frankie R	yes it is bad for your teeth. your teeth can no handle the pressure of the hard ice cubes. it is really bad for any fillings (can cause them to pop out). I know this because my mother gets told this every time she sees the dentist (see chews on ice also). Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nicoleblingy2003	I do the same because I like the feeling, but not as much as you eat the ice. So, I heard it's a thing that people do when they're anemic. I also heard it's bad for the teeth. It might be a destresser for you as well. Because when I chew on ice, I'm usually anxious about the situation I'm in. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

skaur1290	Honestly, it's not bad if you don't get sick. But if you have braces, I would stop eating the ice IMMEDIATELY because your braces will break due to the impact of your teeth on ice. Otherwise, it's not really bad, just don't get sick off of the ice! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

backpackwayne	It is for the ice! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sad_crescentmoon12	I don't know, but my sister eats lots of ice, too. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ryguy	It's just water! Unless drinking a lot of water is bad for you, then no! You might want to be careful though because you could get that awful disease called "brain freeze!" Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

meadow	yes. it can cause your teeth damage. it can crack them over time. It makes them loose. sucking on it isnt bad. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

[asdfghjkl]	don't bite the big, thick ice cubes! they will make your teeth have cracks! if its that addicting, try smaller ones and don't bite as hard. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

danielle b	yes it is a bad thing to chew ice as much as u are chewing the effects it have on ur teeth is tremendous causing u 2 have an open bite. That mean, ur teeth will not close all the way down or together.. So what ever side ice u chew on the most will not close properly... Are they sensitive when eating hot or cold foods.....? take care of them teeth!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Coley	haha i do the same thing...i will literally go to restaurants or movie theatres and get separate cups of ice to chew on...but its not bad, unless you bite really hard on like a thick piece or something, then it may chip your tooth or something. my boyfriend makes fun of me bacause its supposed to mean you are sexually frustrated, i just love ice though...but ya, thats it, im in the same boat as you are! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jessiekarma	Stop! Chewing on ice is horrible for your teeth! It causes microscopic cracks that allow staining to occur, bacteria into your teeth, and eventually breakage. Please, try straws or something. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lysrider	no because i sometimes eat ice but i wouldn't eat 50 a day Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lance	In just the right spot with just the right pressure, you could crack a tooth. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lady D. J.	Yes its bad for your teeth. It will put small cracks in your teeth and they will break over time. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dr. Albert, DDS (UNITED STATES)	AS DR. SAM WISELY SAID, CHEWING ICE IS GOOD FOR DENTISTS. WHY? BECAUSE CHEWING ON ICE INEVITABLY BREAKS TEETH WHICH ARE SUBJECTED TO THERMAL AND PRESSURE STRESS THAT IS NOT NATURALLY OCCURRING. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kelz	could cause your teeth to get sharp but that would take alot of cubes!! I wouldnt worry about it....at least its fat free Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sam	It's good for your dentist's income, but bad for your teeth. The thing is, for SOME reason, people have associated this ice-chewing habit with anemia. I would suggest that you ask your doctor to do a blood test for anemia. Read down this page until you find "pica" mentioned: http://www.umm.edu/blood/aneiron.htm Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JC	Take a Multivitamin. You are probably anemic. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Elvis lives!	I love to chew ice, but my dentist says it causes cracks in your teeth. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

intelligent80000	yes it's bad for your teeth. you could be anemic. go see your doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

poppyseed	it's just bad for your teeth Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dances with unicorns	That's pretty rough on your teeth; if you have any weak spots at all, sooner or later one will break. I suggest trying some sugar-free gum instead. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Silva	Ice is really bad for your teeth. It wears them down over time. Here is a short commentary on the subject: http://www.dmt123.com/qa/chewing_ice_har... Additional Medical Information (other than teeth): Check out the ice chewing forum http://www.icechewing.com/viewforum.php Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No