{"id":222,"date":"2022-06-25T01:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-25T01:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.norwooddentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=222"},"modified":"2022-07-25T01:45:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T01:45:36","slug":"list-of-popular-foods-that-can-chip-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.norwooddentalcare.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/25\/list-of-popular-foods-that-can-chip-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Foods That Can Chip Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ManA tooth is composed of 3 layers: the enamel, dentin, and pulp. Enamel is the hard outer layer you see in the mirror that\u2019s responsible for protecting the softer inner layers. It is the hardest substance in your body, but it isn\u2019t indestructible. While you might believe trauma is the only way to chip enamel, the foods you eat can leave you at risk of a dental emergency<\/a>. Here are the most common foods that can chip teeth.<\/p>\n

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Tooth Busting Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Years of wear and tear can cause small cracks in your enamel that aren\u2019t always visible to the naked eye. Not to mention, small areas of decay can compromise the strength of your tooth. Biting or chewing hard food can cause a small hairline fracture to turn into a large split, while a cavity can cause a significant break. No matter the situation, a broken tooth will mean a trip to an emergency dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can help avoid an unplanned day in the dental chair by limiting how often you eat hard foods, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n