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I heard that crunching ice will make your teeth crack and break. Is this true?

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It can be true at times. If you have strong, healthy teeth, you shouldn’t have a problem from chewing ice. But teeth that are weakened by old fillings, cracks, or enamel loss are at a much higher risk of getting damaged by chewing ice.

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