Jarred K. Donald, DDS
16631 Coit Rd #114
Dallas, TX 75248
972-818-4300
888-49-SMILE
Patient Education - General Dentist Information in Dallas
Bulimia Nervosa
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. The best practice is to rinse thoroughly with a
neutral solution such as baking soda and water.
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