I do but I found a great counselor and nutritionist as well as a 12 step recovery program. Support is key, the more people you have the better you feel with your recovery.

I had a friend who had to have all her teeth crowned due to bulimia. It's better to have it seen to as early as possible.

Binging is hell. The thought of 'just one more time' has been my downfall as well as it keeps the cycle going. It would be good if you can find something that gives you the incentive to break the cycle.

As already suggested, a good counselor is a great way to go.

Keep at it with the recovery, counseling and that.

It is good you realize that the enamel is not something that can just be easily patched. I think the more we can convince ourselves that band-aids can fix the problem, the deeper we get ourselves in. Keep trying to call yourself on your excuses.

i have the same problem i now have 4 small holes and i have always had perfect teeth. cant afford the dentist either which doesnt help

IV ALWAYS AVOIDED THINKING ABOUT THIS BUT I KNOW ITS TRUE,IM LIKE YOU SORRELISH
BUT I SEEMED TO HAVE STOPPED VOMITING AT THE MOMENT IM STILL SCARED OF THE CONSQUENCES IN LATER LIFE!!!X

I lost my front tooth to bulimia, I had to get a fake one. I am lucky that I have a good dentist, so it looks real. But still, that was a lot of money, and all of the cavaties I got along with that. My parents were pissed.

Tip:
-dont't brush you teeth right after you purge, it rubs the acid into the enamel. Just gargle mouth wash instead.

You would think that this,and other health risks, would make us stop. I have spent thousands of dollars on vineers and other dentist bills. I have a friend who has full dentures because of bulimia (and she's only 24), and she still can't stop. I'm having heart problems, have had a few intestinal surgeries, been inpatient 7 times and been seriously ill to the point of hospitalization numerous times, and I still can't seem to get my shit together. E.d. sucks!

I wanted to send you this link to show you the damage and the pain that an eating disorder can put you through. Keep in mind that this video is very triggering. Good luck.

Ooops.. forgot to add the video. Very triggering.

Lets try this one more time. Go to Youtube and type in eniwekwe - go to the truth hurts badly and watch.

I have a gum disease called periodontal (sp?) disease. And the dentist told me my bone density is low. My whole mouth started aching one day, a horrible pain that I can not explain, I finally went to the dentist and found that out. I have to have scaling done on all my teeth. I have health ins. but not dental, so it's going to cost around $1,000.00 which I don't have right now. I had them cleaned and they don't hurt anymore, so I have just out it off. Mine is not in the worst stage that it can get to. Your gums can actually start pussing. Ugh, thank goodness mine wasnt that bad, I would freak if my gums were pussing. But I have not purged in a long time, after that and all my visits the the ER to have EKG's done and wearing a heart monitor for a day. Best of luck to you to really have that last time. It is very hard. Such a twisted disease.

Hi there, I am a Dental Assistant/Theatre Nurse. You are correct that Bulimia, and other ED's are bad for teeth. Drinking plenty of water will help. So will chewing antacids, especially after purging. Make sure you get regular check ups and scaling done. Establish and stick to a good oral health routine. Brush morning and night, and floss every day. Use a good fluoride toothpaste and a mouth wash. Chewing sugar free gum helps promote saliva flow (sorry, gross I know!) which is very good for your teeth, as your saliva contains the fluoride your teeth need. Get small problems seen to early, they never go away, they only get bigger, more painful and more expensive to fix. Its so important to have a nice smile, even if you dont feel like using it. I do understand that it can be hard to do this with an ED, but I choose to make it something to focus on. Good luck and remember to smile (and brush ;o)

Also............ If you gums bleed when you floss or brush, that means you need to floss more, not less. Red, inflammed gums are usually caused by deposits building up under the gum. So each time you floss, you irritate it, but you also make it better. A good flossing routine, along with good brushing technique, will solve most gum problems. If your teeth become sensitive to hot or cold, you should see a dentist asap. But until you do, you can try using a sensitive toothpaste like Sensodyne. Last thing at night brush with it, but dont rinse your mouth, just spit. The use your finder to rub a little paste over the sensitive area and dont rinse. These toothpastes are very high in calcium and fluoride and can help your teeth repair minor damage before it gets too large.

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