We all know that eating too many sweets is not good for our teeth, but what about ice? Many people mindlessly eat ice from their drinks, but should we avoid it altogether? While chewing ice extremely infrequently usually isn’t doing much damage to your teeth, more frequent or extended ice chewing (such as in pagophagia) can have a negative impact on the health of your teeth. In this article, dentists provide their perspective on whether chewing ice is bad for your teeth or not.

If you are like most people, you probably had a few cavities at some time in your life. Cavities are one of the most common dental problems in the United States. Cavities are caused by tooth decay, which is a result of plaque and bacteria build-up on your teeth. Left untreated, cavities can lead to more serious dental problems. In this article, we will discuss how dentists fix cavities.