­­How eating disorders can affect your mouth

­­How eating disorders can affect your mouth: and how your dental team can help spot early signs
Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder all have negative effects on the mouth, their symptoms can range from slight to severe and dental professionals are often the among the first to identify possible red flags.
Multiple studies have shown eating disorders can have an effect on oral health. That’s why the Oral Health Foundation is supporting Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
In this blog post we will look at what the main symptoms of each condition are, how they can affect the health of your mouth and how your dental team can help you.
What is anorexia?
People with anorexia nervosa limit their intake of food and drink and have a fear of gaining weight. Many people with anorexia attribute their self worth to their caloric intake and punish themselves for eating too much or eating the “wrong types” of foods.
As well as restricting ...