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Eating disorders take toll on teeth
Posted: May 21, 2010 2:07 PM by Bea Karnes, News First 5
Eating disorders take a serious toll on the health of the patient, including the oral health.
A lack of adequate vitamins, minerals, proteins and other nutrientsmay have the following consequences:
- gums and other soft tissue inside your mouth may bleed easily
- glands that produce saliva may swell
- chronic dry mouth
- throwing up frequently can affect teeth can strip enamel from teeth
- hot and cold sensitivity of teeth
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