Posts Tagged ‘Eating disorders’
Dental Nurse Shares Her Story about Soap and Sponge Cravings
A dental nurse from Mylor in Cornwall has shared her story, after being affected by an eating disorder that makes her crave sponges and soap. Kerry Trebilcock said that she was determined to beat the disorder, which means that she cannot do the washing up or clean without experiencing hunger cravings. Kerry claims that she […]
Do dentists know how to recognise and treat patients with eating disorders?
Eating disorders affect dental health in a number of ways that are visible to dentists, but most noticeable are acid reflux effects. The symptoms include swelling of the cheeks and jaw, tooth and gum sensitivity, tooth decay, tooth discolouration, and halitosis. Stomach acid increase due to bulimia erodes teeth and causes sensitivity to the teeth […]
