Question 1

how long do you have to be bulimic before you damage your teeth?

Accepted Answer

No specific time: The acids from the stomach are very very acidic and dissolve the tooth structure. So it depends on the number of exposures per day, per month.....  The damage can start immediately or accumulate over time.  Only a dental health care provider can determine how much damage has been caused. Hope that helps.

Question 2

what are the long term effects to my health for being bulimic? i know about bthe erosion to teeth.

Accepted Answer

Many health effects: Bulimia impacts health in many ways, including electrolyte imbalance which can lead to cardiac arrhythmias and death, esophageal inflammation ; tears,  swollen salivary glands, and more.   Depression often accompanies this condition.  The good news:  it can be treated.   For a more inclusive run-down:  http://tinyurl.Com/mm5s4m5  and  http://tinyurl.Com/34sc4p  the effects go far beyond teeth.

Question 3

dentist said i have thin teeth.  said i may be born with it.  i was never bulimic.  what other causes? any way 2 protect teeth?  sign of week skeletn?

Accepted Answer

Erosion: Erosion can be caused from any continuous acid baths such as continuous use of fruit juices, carbonated soft drinks, gatorade, etc.  It has nothing to do with your skeletal structure as erosion is a taking away of the enamel after it is formed.

Question 4

i know there's a difference between dental erosion and caries. but can a bulimic have caries without erosion?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anyone can get dental caries, bulimic or not. Bulimia with dental erosion increases the risk.  The best preventive treatment is regular brushing, flossing, and periodic dental checkups.

Question 5

bulimic since i was 15 my chest and back are in pain.some blood came out from my wee and mouth. whats wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding.: Bulimea can lead to esophagitis and esophageal tears, which can in turn lead to bleeding.Please see your gastro doctor to arradge for endoscop[y.

Question 6

dental hygiene advice on the best proper care routine, techniques, and precautions for bulimics. it relapsesapproximately 5-7 days monthly; otherwise has a healthy diet.

Accepted Answer

See your dentist!: Bulimia has obvious detrimental consequences to the teeth. An electric toothbrush and a toothpaste like pronamel. Act mouth rinse is excellent at restoring some microscopic damage. A nightguard and/or Fluoride trays help too. Definitely take care when relapses occur as the damage gets multiplied when one brushes aggressively after vomiting. Of course, see a dentist to consider additional options.

Question 7

i have been bulimic for 4 years. after the last purge, i got extremely painful heartburn. i had stomach acid pooling in mouth. is it just heartburn or something more?

Accepted Answer

Could be more : If you've been bulimic for 4 years, you can damage your stomach and esophagus along with many other things.  It's possible that this last bout of purging did this, leading to "extremely painful heartburn" feeling.  I encourage you to please see a physician and get the help you need.  Your health and welfare matter.

Question 8

are nutrients taken in through the stomach or mouth? my medical teacher told me that no nutrients or calories are taken in while in the stomach. but this confuses me because if that were so wouldnt bulimic people be able to throw up all of there calories

Accepted Answer

Water, : Water, some medicines, simple sugars and alcohol can be absorbed when in the stomach. Other nutrients are absorbed  after they leave the stomach when they are in the intestine. The stomach takes time to empty before the nutrients processed there leave and go into the small intestine. I hope this helps.

Question 9

how can we can relax to our teeths?

Accepted Answer

Limit grinding: Often times, patients gring their teeth (at night) your dentist can fabricate a bite guard to control this problem.

Question 10

how to keep my teeths white using healthy methods (not damaging my teeths) ?

Accepted Answer

White teth: The primary reason of discoloring teeth is the stains from food and drinks.  You must rinse your mouth after every meals and wipe out the teeth surface with squeeze cloth which can remove the plaque .  Brush Morning ,Evening 15 seconds each quad of teeth
 There are several tooth paste which cause removal of stain while brushing  on a daily basis . Visit Dentist Twice a year for check up and cleani

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How long do you have to be bulimic before you damage your teeth?

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What are the long term effects to my health for being bulimic? i know about bthe erosion to teeth.

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Dentist said i have thin teeth. said i may be born with it. i was never bulimic. what other causes? any way 2 protect teeth? sign of week skeletn?

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I know there's a difference between dental erosion and caries. but can a bulimic have caries without erosion?

A member asked:

Bulimic since i was 15 my chest and back are in pain.some blood came out from my wee and mouth. whats wrong with me?

A member asked:

Dental hygiene advice on the best proper care routine, techniques, and precautions for bulimics. it relapsesapproximately 5-7 days monthly; otherwise has a healthy diet.

A member asked:

I have been bulimic for 4 years. after the last purge, i got extremely painful heartburn. i had stomach acid pooling in mouth. is it just heartburn or something more?

A member asked:

Are nutrients taken in through the stomach or mouth? my medical teacher told me that no nutrients or calories are taken in while in the stomach. but this confuses me because if that were so wouldnt bulimic people be able to throw up all of there calories

A member asked:

How can we can relax to our teeths?

A member asked:

How to keep my teeths white using healthy methods (not damaging my teeths) ?

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