People with eating disorders can suffer from oral health problems as well. This
is because many of the behaviors associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa-such
as binge eating, self-induced vomiting, and use of diuretics or laxatives-cause
changes in the mouth.
For example, repeated episodes of vomiting, which is common in people with bulimia,
releases harmful stomach acids that wear away tooth enamel and lead to gingivitis
and tooth decay. Other problems, such as poorly fitting fillings and braces, are
another byproduct of such eating disorders.
Brushing after episodic vomiting is actually more harmful than one would think.
For more information about
bulimia or to answer any questions or concerns, please
see our dentist in Tarzana today
or call us at (818) 708-3828.