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How Bad Is Chewing Ice For Your Teeth? Five Tips to Curb the Habit for Good – Memphis Ice
We’re asked this all the time, so we figured we’d write a blog post about chewing ice, as well as a few tips that may help you kick the habit once and for all.
We love all things ice here at Memphis Ice. However, everything must be enjoyed in moderation. Nothing beats a crisp, refreshing beverage with crystal clear ice after a long, hot Memphis Summer day. Heck, we’ll gladly enjoy an iced espresso in the middle of January!
Let’s talk about ice safety for a second. When used and consumed correctly, water ice is perfectly fine! However, what happens when you chew it? Is it okay for your teeth? This is a very common question that we’re asked quite often, so we figured we’d write a blog post about chewing ice, as well as a few tips that may help you kick the habit once and for all.
Is chewing ice really that bad?
1. Melt the Ice
2. Stop and Understand the Chew
Maybe you’re the type of chewer who wishes to not only stop but understand why you started and are struggling to stop. That’s when you can reach out to your trusted dentist or primary care physician to discover any potential underlying causes, such as an iron deficiency.
3. Get Smooth N’Slushy!
Instead of crunching hard ice that can damage your teeth, slurp a chilling slurry of softer ice. Slushies, water ice, shaved ice—whatever you want to call it—is a fantastic alternative to the harder, traditional water cube ice in nugget form.
4. Cold Turkey
5. Munch, Don’t Crunch!
Let’s Talk More About Your Ice Needs
We’re committed to guiding you toward smart purchases and healthy food habits. It can be hard to avoid chewing on the hard, cloudy ice that’s readily available from your home ice maker or when you’re out and about at your favorite restaurant.
But there is something you can do about this.
Consider an alternative type of ice—pearl ice! Learn all about pearl ice by reading our blog. Sleek, safe to crunch on, and affordable, a pearl ice machine is a perfect addition to a home, business, or office.
Contact our team of service experts today to learn more about how you can get your very own under counter pearl ice machine and reach healthier food habits!