Chewing on Ice

Chewing on ice falls into a broader category called Pica. “Pica” which some of you may have heard about before, describes the craving and chewing of substances that have no nutritional value — such as ice, clay, soil or paper.

This habit which many people suffer from can also be masking underlying nutritional deficiencies.

If you find yourself frequently chewing on ice this could be a sign of iron deficiency anemia.

Furthermore habitual chewing on ice could damage and crack teeth-and that’s a major No-No.

Dr. Jennifer Plotnick

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Dr. Jennifer Plotnick, founder of Grand Street Dental, is a celebrated native New Yorker with over 15 years of experience serving Brooklyn families, professionals, and even world-class athletes and artists. A McGill University–trained dentist with advanced residency training at Albert Einstein Montefiore, she has built a reputation for her expertise in cosmetic dentistry and full-mouth rehabilitative treatments. Blending her artistic eye with medical precision, Dr. Plotnick is known for creating smiles that are as beautiful as they are healthy. Beyond the practice, she’s a passionate athlete, world traveler, and design enthusiast, bringing the same drive and dedication to her patients as she does to every adventure.