Eating disorders are common in the population, especially in young people and adolescents. Among them, the most common are anorexia and bulimia. These disorders bring with them certain behaviors. Where the disorder goes beyond a psychological condition, it also affects the afflicted in a comprehensive and systemic way; it is not unrelated to the oral cavity and teeth
Anorexia is a disease consisting of the distortion of the perception of one’s body image. Anorexics believe they have gained a lot of weight and look fatter or more obese than they really are. It is a misperception that stimulates the uncontrolled desire to lose weight and look thinner. Anorexia will produce excessive weight loss in the people who suffer from it. They tend to reduce their food intake or eat and expel it through induced vomiting.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this disease appears in adolescence and affects a higher percentage of women.
Although anorexia and bulimia are considered mental illnesses, they can cause damage to the teeth and affect oral health. Among the common conditions that ensue, we find:
On the other hand, this sensitivity can be due to the demineralization of dental enamel whose function is to protect the structures of the tooth such as dentin and pulp from being decalcified, where the tooth loses its thickness, producing a greater probability of sensitivity
The treatment of anorexia and its concomitant bulimia entails multidisciplinary work, where different specialties are involved. Among them, dental treatment is vitally important to detect any damage caused to the teeth. An effective treatment plan includes dentistry, to stop or repair dental problems.
Our dentists in Oxnard, Santa Paula, Ventura, Newbury Park and Port Hueneme are professionals capable of detecting patients who present bulimia or anorexia during a routine examination through the signs they present in the teeth and oral cavity.
If you have any questions about this topic or any other, please feel free to contact or visit us at Channel Islands Family Dental.
At Channel Islands Family Dental, we are attentive to each patient to make a timely diagnosis. In addition, our dentists in Oxnard, Santa Paula, Ventura, Newbury Park, or Port Hueneme will be able to guide you in the best treatment to create your best smile.
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