Anemia

For those who crave chewing ice, dentists and researchers have advised quitting the habit as it could cause teeth, enamel, and gum damage. The largely prevalent habit is believed to arise due to anaemia (iron deficiency) or possibly from 'pica' eating disorder. Moreover, the researchers have informed that pregnant women might crave ice. However, dentists advise to melt the ice on the mouth or chewing crushed ice if unable to quit the habit.… read-more