Corrosive Effect Of Eating Disorder

People who habitually drink high-acid citrus beverages have also been known to experience significant loss of tooth enamel.
The eating disorder known as bulimia poses a problem for the teeth that may be overlooked. Repeated purging of stomach acids can cause significant loss of tooth enamel. In one such case, a person with a history of bulimia began treatment to correct a closed bite, characterized by decreased vertical tooth dimension and an abnormal overbite in which the lower jaw protrudes. Due to stomach acid-induced enamel loss, the patient’s incisors lost one-third to one-half of their original length. The closed bite was caused by over-eruption of the lower incisors into the space created by eroded teeth. Fortunately, treatment of the eating problem led to aesthetic correction involving porcelain veneer crowns that could be used to restore the damaged teeth.

Many people suffering from bulimia are able to hide the disorder from others but it is more difficult to keep it a secret from their dentists. Changes inside the mouth of a bulimic can be detected during the course of a routine dental examination. A good experience with dentistry is based on making the right choice in a family dentist. If you don’t have a dentist at this time, at the office of Richard Seidler, D.D.S. - Family Dentistry we’re currently accepting new patients. Please call (972) 625-2222 to schedule an appointment. We’re located at 5000 Main Street at South Colony Boulevard, Suite 206, The Colony. Most dental insurance accepted.

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People who habitually drink high-acid citrus beverages have also been known to experience significant loss of tooth enamel.

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