Eating Disorders

:  I see eating disorders on a limited basis in my practice.  When you do see this, it is usually a serious situation.  Many times eating disorders, like bulimia or anorexia, can lead to dental concerns such as erosion of the teeth--not to mention the long-term medical affects of such a disorder.  Most patients deny ever having this but the ones that do and seek treatment are much better off.  If a patient has an eating disorder that is clearly evident by your teeth, I think the Dentist has the responsibility to inform you of what is happening to your dentition.  What you do with this information is then totally up to you.