If left untreated, bulimia tooth decay can destroy all of a bulimic's teeth. The hydrochloric acid in vomit melts teeth by dissolving a tooth's crystal coating. The most important part of the dental management of bulimia is reducing the effects of stomach acid. The outer coating of a tooth is made up of white enamel which protects the tooth. Enamel is the hardest biological material made but can not resist stomach acids. With enamel lost, any tooth is at serious risk of tooth decay.

          Bulimia tooth decay can be vicious. It often attacks and destroys all of the teeth is a very short time. Without enamel, the bulimic's teeth are defenseless. With the softer dentin exposed, normal chewing can quickly wear down the tops of the teeth and eventually collapses the whole mouth and face. Dr. Mark A Padolsky, a dentist in Atlanta, has written some bulimia tips that help manage the negative bulimia effects and a patient's teeth.

         The treatment of bulimia tooth decay requires a thought out plan of restoration that is designed to restore any damaged teeth and resist continued acid attack. Even with treatment, many bulimics continue to purge and this must be considered in designing dental restorations. In many cases, all of the teeth must have long term specially made temporaries in order to hold the situation in place. This allows the bulimic to slowly renovate his or her mouth over time.

         The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. Both Dr. Padolsky and Dr. Smith would be honored to care for you. The Atlanta Dental Group PC provides a safe and secure environment to share your problems and obtain needed dental care. We have experience treating out of town patients and necessary dental care can often be intensively performed at our treatment facility without the need to go to different doctors. If you are concerned about your bulimia tooth decay and want to consult with Dr. Padolsky, please make an appointment by calling 404-874-7428.