Every six months at your checkup and cleaning, your dentist or dental hygienist asks you about your health history. Even though they’re there to take care of your smile, you may be surprised to know that’s not the only information that’s relevant to them. Below, you can learn more about the importance of letting your dentist know about new medical concerns that arise each year.

Whether it feels like a casual act or a compulsion, your habit may feel completely harmless. The truth is that crunching on the leftover ice in your drink could pose a risk to your oral health. Learn how something as simple as chewing on ice could impact your smile and what you should do if the unexpected happens.