Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are expressions of a range of weight and food issues that both men and women can experience. They can include a complex combination of both psychological and physical problems. Different forms of eating disorders exist and all are serious.

Bulimia nervosa, (binge/purge) anorexia nervosa (self-induced starvation) and the combination (bulimarexia) are the main eating disorders that affect your dental health.

It is important to seek dental care if you have bulimia and to openly share with the dentist what is happening. Many dentists are caring professional people who understand the problems with bulimia and want to help. Without the dentist's help, the dental consequences of your bulimia can be severe.

Dr. Berland can usually provide all of the dental services needed to restore the bulimic patient back to good dental health in a confidential and private manner.

Additionally, Dr. B can help a bulimic patient manage the condition so that, even if they are continuing to have problems, the dental consequences of bulimia are lessened or eliminated.

The Dallas Dental Spa services can be specially arranged for a bulimic patient so that all needed dental treatment can be intensively completed in a short period of time. This makes it possible for patients from out of town to complete their desperately needed dental care confidentially and in as few visits as possible.

The Dallas Dental Spa can also assist in obtaining the funds for this care so everything that needs to be done can be completed.

Dr. B has successfully cared for many patients suffering from bulimia and would be pleased to meet with you in a confidential consultation. Here, You can privately discuss your choices in dealing with your bulimia.

Dr. B understands that you are struggling with bulimia and that it may take time to deal with the consequences of your bulimia. Privately speaking with Dr. B can be your first step in conquering your bulimia.

Please consider calling (214)999-0110 and scheduling a consultation. You do not have to say why you are visiting, just that you would like a private consultation. If calling for an appointment is too embarrassing, you can first email Dr. B or you can schedule a consultation and privately email him to let Dr. B know that you wish to talk about your bulimia.

With all the focus of the media on diets, exercise equipment and personal care products, people are more concerned with their appearance and physical health than ever.

In an effort to meet today's standard of beauty and "health", many people are quick to try the newest crash diet fad without ever realizing that this may, in fact, be the incorrect way to diet. These crash dieters who excessively fast, or try every new trend, tend to have a lack of, or decrease in certain vitamins, most notably Vitamins D, B-12 and calcium. They also tend to lack certain minerals and proteins in their diets.

These are very important vitamins especially for the health of the teeth and gums. What can occur is that dieters tend to have a diet high in fruits which may contain a high content of natural sugars. These sugars tend to decay and erode the enamel of the teeth.

Mints, used to combat the bad breath associated from Ketosis caused by an unbalanced protein diet and "so-called" Power Bars can further decay the teeth.

Dieters also tend to take diet pills that may cause a decrease in saliva flow as a side effect. This decrease in saliva flow tends to increase the acid levels in the mouth which may cause an increased level of cavity formation. Antidepressants and decongestants have the same effect.

Dr. B cares about the health and well-being of his patients. If you are currently on a diet that restricts certain food groups and/or you are taking a supplement or prescription diet aid, your oral health may compromised and in need of attention.

Please discuss with Dr. B at your next appointment any of these changes in diet or methods of weight control and any problems or discomfort you may be experiencing in your teeth and gums. Dr. B has many conservative measures to prevent and alleviate these conditions. Preventing a dental situation before it becomes a problem can save not only your teeth-- but, discomfort, time, money and your health.

Eating Disorders

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