Wantirna South Dentist Trivia: How Eating Disorders Affect Your Oral Health

How Eating Disorders Affect Your Oral Health

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are eating disorders that have many adverse, physiological consequences on the body including serious oral health problems.

Alterations in Oral Health

Mucosa

There may be inflammation, reddening, or ulceration of the gums

Teeth

Decay (leading to cavities in the teeth)

Corrosion (from stomach acid or from acidic comestibles)

Gums and Bones

There is increased risk of gum disease and hence, bone susceptibility