Enamel erosion is the most common oral finding in individuals with bulimi a. Enamel erosion is unlikely to result from other systemic illnesses or physical conditions.

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Perimylolysis, or dental erosion, is the most common dental finding in the vomiting-eating disorder client. Although dental erosion is the most common oral finding in the bulimia and binge/purge subtype of anorexia, it has also been associated with vomiting as a result of gastric disturbances, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); dietary habits, such as drinking high-citric acid fruit; intake or habitual eating or sucking on chewable vitamin C tablets or sweet-and-sour type candies; Antabuse therapy for alcoholism, medications containing hydrochloric acid, and exposure to industrial acids.

Enamel Erosion Is the Most Common Oral Finding in Individuals