{"id":177,"date":"2022-09-13T20:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T20:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunrisedentalsmile.com\/blog\/?p=177"},"modified":"2022-10-07T20:06:22","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T20:06:22","slug":"how-eating-disorders-affect-dental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunrisedentalsmile.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/13\/how-eating-disorders-affect-dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Eating Disorders Affect Your Dental Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s estimated that about eight million Americans suffer from anorexia, bulimia, and related eating disorders. Not only are these life-threatening conditions, but they can have detrimental effects on your dental health. Some eating disorders can be discovered during routine dental checkups, which is why it\u2019s incredibly important to see your dentist regularly. In this blog post, we\u2019ll explain how eating disorders can negatively affect your smile and what your dentist can do to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Eating Disorders?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An eating disorder is an illness characterized by preoccupations with food and weight. It\u2019s a serious condition that affects physical, psychological, and social function. Eating disorders are most common among young women between the ages of 15 and 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Let\u2019s take a closer look at a few types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n