Bulimia Nervosa
Repeated Episodes Of Vomiting Destroys Your Teeth
People with eating disorders can suffer from oral health problems as well. This is because many of the behaviors associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa-such as binge eating, self-induced vomiting, and use of diuretics or laxatives-cause changes in the mouth.
For example, repeated episodes of vomiting, which is common in people with bulimia, releases harmful stomach acids that wear away tooth enamel and lead to gingivitis and tooth decay. Other problems, such as poorly fitting fillings and braces, are another byproduct of such eating disorders.
Brushing after vomiting is actually more harmful due to the acides from the stomic. It is best is to rinse out your mouth with a solution like baking soda and water.
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