Changing Lives Through Dentistry: Addressing the Physical and Mental Burden of Bulimia Nervosa

As both a mental and physical problem, it’s no wonder that the crippling disorder that is Bulimia Nervosa can have a saddeningly severe impact on all aspects of a sufferer’s life. 

We’re here as a fundamental part of the solution.

Tragically, Bulimia often starts early in life with onset typically during adolescence. Treatment requires the multidisciplinary expertise of compassionate and experienced healthcare professionals, and at Rose Dental, we specialize in treating the crucial elements surrounding the effects of Bulimia on oral health. 

Where oral health and Bulimia intersect represents both the dangerous impact the disorder can have on one’s physical health as well as the damage it can do to someone’s self-esteem and self-confidence. 

Let’s break this down and address both concerns to show you how our holistic approach can solve any Bulimia-related dental concern you may have. 

Treating the Physical Damage

Given that Bulimia involves repeated cycles of binging (eating a large quantity of food at once) and purging (expelling the food by vomiting), the person’s teeth are repeatedly attacked and subsequently eroded by stomach acid. Over time, this strips the enamel (the cap that shields the sensitive parts from damage), significantly weakening the teeth and making them susceptible to sensitivity, decay, and disease. 

We address these issues by first assessing the extent of the damage through physical examinations and x-rays, and then designing a personalized plan for remedying decaying and diseased teeth with fillings, crown placement, and root canal treatment.

Of course, we always prioritize your comfort: dental procedures are performed with utmost care and the use of anesthetic to ensure you don’t only leave with healthy teeth, but pain-free. 

The Cosmetic Impact of Bulima

In our practice, we thoroughly understand how impactful your teeth are to how you feel about your physical appearance. As author Dr. Seuss once said, “Teeth are always in style”.

After we’ve treated the main health concerns surrounding the oral implications of Bulimia, we’ll ensure you finish your plan not only feeling great but looking great. We offer a full range of cosmetic dental treatments – whether it’s designing acrylic dentures or applying fixed dental bridges or implants to full reconstruction, whitening, and Invisalign clear aligners.  

Our treatments are designed to last a lifetime, and no matter how severe the cosmetic concern may be, it’s never too late. The above cosmetic remedies are completely natural in appearance and designed to fit your mouth perfectly, ensuring that your dental health and aesthetic concerns will be nothing but a distant memory. 

Contact Us Today

Overcoming Bulimia is a monumental feat – make no doubt about it. It’s our pleasure to celebrate these accomplishments alongside our patients, and we’re proud to be part of the recovery journey. 

To help us help you, head over to our contact page to request an appointment and find our address and opening hours. You can also give us a call at 603-882-7201.

We look forward to welcoming you to our practice soon!