{"id":148,"date":"2012-12-25T16:25:00","date_gmt":"2012-12-25T21:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=148"},"modified":"2012-12-25T16:25:00","modified_gmt":"2012-12-25T21:25:00","slug":"bulimia-and-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/bulimia-and-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Bulimia and Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>More than 10 million Americans suffer from eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia.<\/p>\n<p>Bulimia is characterized by excessive over-eating in a short amount of time. Excessive eating is often followed by self-induced vomiting.<\/p>\n<p>In time, the vomiting\u2014whether it\u2019s caused by bulimia or another condition\u2014will affect your teeth. The acid from vomiting will cause teeth to become discolored, thin and weak, and they may begin to crumble.<\/p>\n<p>There are some things you can do to protect your teeth. Immediately after vomiting, your teeth are weak, so avoid brushing them at that time. Instead, thoroughly rinse your mouth with warm baking-soda water to neutralize the acid in your mouth. If baking soda is not available, rinsing your mouth with just water can help. Sip water throughout the day to keep your mouth moist. A dry mouth can\u2019t fight bacteria and decay.<\/p>\n<p>If you are struggling with, or recovering from, bulimia, tell your dentist. He or she will take steps to help you preserve your teeth. Fluoride treatments can help strengthen your teeth and protect them from decay.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re recovering from bulimia and you want a smile makeover, the treatment varies depending on the extent of the damage to your teeth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/porcelain-crowns\/\">Porcelain crowns<\/a> can be made to completely cover and protect your teeth. They will have the translucency and color of your natural teeth. If you have lost teeth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/dental-implants\/\">dental implants<\/a> are the most natural looking and natural feeling way to replace them. After examining your teeth, your dentist will discuss your options with you.<\/p>\n<p>You will get the most natural-looking restoration from an experienced cosmetic dentist who is skilled in designed smile makeovers.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/best-dentist\/\">Lowell dentist<\/a> Dr. Michael Szarek.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 10 million Americans suffer from eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia. Bulimia is characterized by excessive over-eating in a short amount of time. Excessive eating is often followed by self-induced vomiting. In time, the vomiting\u2014whether it\u2019s caused by bulimia or another condition\u2014will affect your teeth. 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