Problems from bulimia
Added: March 15, 2008 - 3:03 AM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Aiea, HI
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I have been bulimic for 2 years and have been experiancing sensitivity in my entire top teeth. Is there anything I can do? I do not want to talk to my dentist about this problem.
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Reply: Problems from bulimia
added: March 16, 2008 - 2:50 PM
Hello, I am a dentist and have much experience in rehabilitating teeth damaged by acid erosion due to bullemia. I am compassionate about your situation and deeply respect and admire your courage to ask what is available to you. I keep all patient''''''''s informatoin confidential and am not judgemental whatsoever as I have had a famiy member deal with bulimia. If you are interested please email me back or call my office to set up an appointment.Sincerely, Dr. Patel(808)955-0008www.hawaiipacificdental.com
Reply: Problems from bulimia
added: March 17, 2008 - 9:19 AM
You need to let a dentist evaluate your teeth. The stomach acids can erode the enamel on the back of your upper teeth from frequent throwing up. This loss of enamel and subsequent exposure of underlying dentin is probably why you teeth have become sensitive. Your teeth could require restorative work to cover this dentin and protect your teeth.
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