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Interesting. So, it seems to be beneficial to have children chew on hard things when small to develop a larger jaw so that their teeth don't crowd. I guess chew

Interesting. So, it seems to be beneficial to have children chew on hard things when small to develop a larger jaw so that their teeth don't crowd. I guess chewing on ice would be beneficial in this sense. As long as they're chewing on it with teeth that will fall out as to not worry about damaging them... I wonder what the aesthetic differences would be though. In a western beauty sense, I can imagine having a larger jaw being somewhat preferential for men but for women - isn't it not? Would it be enough to notice? Wish I had known this growing up. Ironically, I felt like I did eat some hard foods but I wonder how much you have to eat in order for it to have a real effect.

b45 6y ago
Growing up in Nigeria, my grandmother encouraged me to chew bones and consume bone marrow. It's quite common and also a badge of honor as a kid if you can open a bottle of pop with your teeth. I often get compliments on my teeth and have no issues as an adult.
centimeter 6y ago
It's not about chewing on something hard, but about pulling on something strong (away from your face). E.g. ripping chunks off a piece of meat. This will have the desired effect on their jaw, making them both healthier and more attractive.
- bradlys 6y ago
  > and more attractive. I guess that'll vary on your definition of what's more attractive.