Dentist - Abingdon
699 McBroom St. NW
Suite C
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-628-6251
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Bulimia Nervosa
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Dr. Doty and our team strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing first on diagnosing and then preventing or treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or are ready to schedule an appointment, please contact us.
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 episodic vomiting is actually more harmful than one would think. The best practice is to rinse thoroughly with a neutral solution such as baking soda and water.
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Dr. Michael D. Doty
Dr. Doty loves to help you feel confident and proud of your smile. From whitening to natural looking restorations or veneers your beautiful smile will be the first thing people remember about meeting you.