An eating disorder that may lead to the erosion of tooth enamel due to frequent purging is

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Bulimia nervosa often involves frequent episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives. This frequent purging can cause the erosion of tooth enamel. Binge-eating disorder is characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating without purging behaviors. Anorexia nervosa involves restrictive eating behaviors and a fear of gaining weight. Night-eating syndrome is characterized by consuming the majority of daily calories at night. None of these disorders specifically involve purging behaviors that can lead to tooth enamel erosion.

An Eating Disorder That May Lead to the Erosion of Tooth