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Can vomiting bile hurt your teeth?

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Harmful to Teeth: Yes. Bile and stomach acid are destructive to tooth enamel and with repeated exposure can be damaging over time.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Yes: Bile and stomach acid can certainly damage tooth enamel. It's always a good idea to rinse repeatedly after vomiting and brush with a baking-soda based toothpaste to counter the acid.

Answered 1/16/2018

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