Did you know that tooth enamel is the hardest material in the human body, even harder than bones? They certainly need to be tough enough to withstand all the chewing we do on a daily basis. That’s part of the reason most people don’t think too much about what they’re gnawing on until there’s a loud CRACK and they find themselves with a chipped tooth! If you want to avoid an unnecessary trip to your emergency dentist with a chipped smile, it’s important to know what foods to avoid. Read on as we cover five seemingly harmless snacks that are dangerous for your pearly whites and why chipped teeth are so important to treat.
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