Anorexia Nervosa

The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa (restriction of food intake) and bulimia (episodes of compulsive eating). These two illnesses can alternate or follow one another. They are often accompanied by purges or behavior intended to limit weight gain. Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that results in unhealthy, often dangerous weight loss. While it is most common among adolescent women, anorexia can affect women and men of all ages and is characterized by a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. Extreme weight loss in people with anorexia nervosa can lead to dangerous health problems and even death. There are two types of anorexia nervosa, Restricting …show more content…
The enamel is weakened by an excess of acid from different origins in the body, and gets thinner until it almost disappears and exposing the dentine, which is sensitive. At the same time, this occurrence is worsened by grinding and chewing or by inappropriate brushing and eating certain foods. The damage caused by vomiting will be where the stomach acid has come into contact with teeth, mostly affecting the backs of the teeth, facing the palate and at the gum line around the incisors. Over time, the enamel will disappear totally on the insides of the teeth. Teeth wear down into a point and lose their height. In extreme cases of anorexia, the gums can recede so far that they expose the roots of your teeth to acid and to the damaging brushing action of your …show more content…
While eating disorders appear to focus on body image, food and weight, they are often related to many other issues. In both diseases, it is critical to treat the underlying causes that lead to anorexia and bulimia as well as the dental complications resulting from them. While a dentist can correct the deteriorated tooth enamel, he or she cannot treat the actual eating disorder. A dentist might suggest a local administration of fluoride and replacement of lost enamel and dentine with resin which will build the teeth back up, preserving the natural shape and color of the teeth. Restorative materials have the advantage of preserving the healthy part of the tooth. It is possible to achieve perfect results with restorative dental work and healthy oral habits. Eating disorder may cause lingering or even permanent damage to the teeth and mouth. Early detection of eating disorders may ensure a smoother and more successful recovery period for the body and the