3 Foods That May Chip Your Teeth While Eating

We all love indulging in food. With the abundance of different foods and flavors that roam the world, it’s hard to say you have tried everything. However, there are many foods out there we have tried that you may be unaware pose risks to your teeth while eating. Be careful of these foods that chip teeth, crack teeth, pull fillings out, or even the whole tooth (if you’re unlucky).

Meats

It’s not necessarily the actual meat that you should be cautious of, but rather the bones that are attached to the meat. If you’re the type who loves eating directly from the bone, then you may want to make sure you are not biting down on the bone. This goes for certain fish too that may have bones stuck in them. Not only can you damage your teeth from fish bones, but you may also choke on them! The best advice we can give you is to examine each bite before you place it into your mouth; it’s a good habit to develop.

Ice

Water is one of the most harmless substances on the Earth, but when in solid form it can cause havoc on your teeth. We’re talking about people who love to chew on ice (yes, it can be addicting) but that’s part of why it’s so dangerous to our teeth – because when we chew ice we’re normally doing it while completely mindless about the situation. Instead of chewing or gnawing on the ice, consider sucking on it instead.

Hard Candies

There are many hard candies that we indulge in, especially during the night when our sweet tooth is calling. However, hard candies can be the worst to bite down on – causing many chipped teeth. Hard candies, like ice, should be sucked on. Besides, you’ll savor more of the flavor this way!

What Can You Do

If you manage to accidentally nick a tooth – not just from food but in any fashion – then first thing’s first: don’t panic. Your teeth can and will be fixed. Modern dentistry offers a procedure designed to fix or correct any situation. Chip or cracks can be corrected with dental fillings, dental bonding, dental crowns, or porcelain veneers depending on the circumstances.

If you manage to lose a tooth, then schedule an emergency dentistry appointment as soon as you can with your nearest Chula Vista cosmetic dentist. Be sure to salvage any part of the tooth if possible and bring it with your to your appointment.