{"id":194,"date":"2024-01-24T17:33:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T17:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springdentist.com\/blog\/?p=194"},"modified":"2024-02-24T17:36:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T17:36:26","slug":"4-popular-foods-that-can-chip-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springdentist.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/24\/4-popular-foods-that-can-chip-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Tooth-Busting Foods to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-195 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/popcorn-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"Knocked-over box of popcorn\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/popcorn-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/popcorn.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Your enamel is the hardest substance in your body, but it isn\u2019t any match for certain tooth-busting foods. Whether you enjoy crunching ice or pistachios, you can be at risk of a dental emergency if you aren\u2019t careful. Although your enamel is strong, it can\u2019t regenerate or grow back. You can safeguard your pearly whites and avoid a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springdentist.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental emergency<\/a> by moderating the most common foods known to chip teeth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Popular Foods That Can Chip Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Accidents can happen with no warning. The last thing you expect is your favorite snack causing a dental emergency. Although you can\u2019t always stop accidents from happening, you can avoid an unplanned trip to your dentist by steering clear of these tooth-busting foods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Popcorn:<\/strong> Popcorn is a perfect snack when enjoying a movie or binge-watching your favorite Netflix show. Although it\u2019s a healthy snack, unpopped kernels can be difficult to spot when popping a handful of popcorn into your mouth. It\u2019s best to shake the bag or bowl to allow the kernels to fall to the bottom. Only put a couple of pieces in your mouth at a time and chew carefully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nuts:<\/strong> Peanuts, sunflower seeds, and pistachios are nutritious snacks, but they can cause tooth problems. If you use your teeth to crack open their shells, a dental emergency will be right around the corner. It is better to choose shelled nuts to lessen your risk.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ice:<\/strong> If you have a habit of crunching ice to cool off or crave the cold sensation, it can lead to hairline fractures. Crunching small ice cubes isn\u2019t any safer. Drinking from a cup with a lid can help you resist the urge to crunch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jerky:<\/strong> Jerky is a great source of protein and is a handy snack to have around. However, it requires a lot of tugging and chewing, which can weaken your teeth over time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Chipped Tooth is a Dental Emergency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience a chipped tooth, don\u2019t panic! Contact your emergency dentist right away. Your tooth will be vulnerable to sensitivity, bacteria, and additional damage with no treatment. Your tooth won\u2019t heal or regenerate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s best to get to your dentist ASAP, even if you\u2019re not having any pain or the break is superficial. Your emergency dentist will examine your mouth to create a personalized treatment plan, like dental bonding or a porcelain veneer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Joshua Kuykendall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springdentist.com\/meet-joshua-kuykendall.html\">Dr. Kuykendall<\/a> earned his dental degree at The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and has continued his education regularly in various specialties, like dental implants, endodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. If you need a dentist in a hurry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.localmed.com\/offices\/970f06ce-1f96-4c2f-a39c-95b49452b60b\/widget\/?chrome=&amp;hidePartnerLogo=true&amp;partnerId=&amp;referringWidgetId=afde9612-b0e2-4f9a-82f6-c938d63bab35&amp;scheduling=in_widget&amp;utm_campaign=modal_widget&amp;utm_content=Website&amp;utm_medium=widget&amp;utm_source=www.springdentist.com&amp;patientStatusId=&amp;reasonForVisitId=&amp;after=2024-02-23&amp;minDate=2024-02-23\">book an appointment<\/a> through his website or call (832) 957-7714.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your enamel is the hardest substance in your body, but it isn\u2019t any match for certain tooth-busting foods. Whether you enjoy crunching ice or pistachios, you can be at risk of a dental emergency if you aren\u2019t careful. Although your enamel is strong, it can\u2019t regenerate or grow back. 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