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Can a bulimic have caries without erosion?
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Bulimia & cavities: Sure. Anyone can have cavities, which is the most common disease there is. With the loss of dental enamel due to the acid regurgitation in bulimia, cavities would be expected to be even more frequent since there is the loss of the protective layer of dentyne and enamel.
Answered 12/13/2014
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Yes: It depends on how long the person has been bulimic. If it has been a short time the erosion may not be evident clinically.
Answered 9/18/2012
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