{"id":19849,"date":"2020-07-16T09:45:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T08:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?page_id=19849"},"modified":"2024-11-14T09:09:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T08:09:35","slug":"bulimia-teeth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-health\/bulimia-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Bulimia Teeth: The Visible Effects of an Eating Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bulimia teeth<\/strong> are the result of an eating disorder that comes in the form of frequent self-induced vomiting known as bulimia nervosa. Bulimia is not only harmful to your body but also to your dental health<\/a>. From harmful weight loss to rapid tooth decay, this eating disorder can hurt your health as much as most other diseases. In this article, we will explore the cosmetic and health impacts of the consistent binging and purging known as bulimia nervosa.<\/p>

Bulimia nervosa<\/h2>

Bulimia nervosa is a serious, and potentially life-threatening, eating disorder. Many people with bulimia<\/a> will secretly binge eat large quantities of food, with a loss of control over the amount they are eating, and then later purge in an attempt to rid their system of the extra calories.<\/p>

Bulimia side effects and complications<\/h3>

People suffering from bulimia experience many side effects and complications. While the end goal of a bulimic individual is to lose excess weight and have a more “desirable” outward appearance, the effect of repeatedly purging your body can have an opposite effect. A few of the complications associated with bulimia are:<\/p>