Bulimia research question about teeth
05/27/2008 |
Question:
How does bulimia affect the teeth? Do your teeth fall out? How do dentists treat the problems?
Answer:
Bulimia nervosa can impact one’s teeth if a person experiences purging by self-induced vomiting. This can significantly erode the enamel of one’s teeth, causing teeth to decay and erode away, requiring significant dental work to recap the teeth.
Related Resources:
How does Bulimia affect your teeth?
Bulimia: Caring for Your Teeth
For more information:
Go to the Eating Disorders health topic.