Dec
19
Is it true that dentists can see if you’ve make yourself throw up? ?
Filed Under Do It Yourself (DIY)
About 3 or 4 months ago I used to make myself throw up. I did this every night for a month. I’ve heard that it makes stains on your teeth and I’m going to the dentist tomorrow and I’m really scared he’ll notice this and tell my mother or something. Advice?
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15 Responses to “Is it true that dentists can see if you’ve make yourself throw up? ?”
why did you do that in the first place?dumb.
Not conclusively, but there are signs of corrosion on the back of your teeth from regularly throwing up. So they can to an extent if they notice the enamel is wore down.
Seeing as you changed the question, I’ll change the answer. read what I wrote above, I would tell the doctor I had really bad stomcah virus recently but only if he says something about it first. Don’t make it too obvious, like blurt it out before he starts. Good luck and I hope you fix your self esteem issues btw
it’s possible he can tell but it’s highly unlikely unless you were hard core throwing up constantly. the dentist could tell from the coloration and if any acid from your vomit harmed your teeth in any way
yes it is very easy to tell from a dentists perspective if you make yourself throw up, but he shouldnt say anything about it
Dentists can tell because when you make yourself throwup you are bringing up your stomache acid which is no good for you teeth. I dont think the dentist will say anything thow
That’s not enough time to cause damage.
When vomiting your stomach acid erodes the tooth enamel, but 30 times shouldn’t have done too much damage- please seek help if you still have the urge to be bulimic though.
Good luck!
i think it eats away something off your teeth. i dont know if they will notice something since it was only a month long. i think the issue you might want to address is why you are doing this in the first place. i hope you can accept yourself in the future…dont sound like you do anyhow. good luck to you!
and ignore the person that said it is dumb. . . they have not a clue what
they are talking about
Yes, they can tell. The acid from throwing up too much hurts your teeth and the dentist will tell you this and ask if you have had a virus or why you have been throwing up so often because of the acid marks on your teeth.
Yes they can tell and it;s not because it leaves stain’s it’s because it eat the enamal your teeth
um why would you do that in the first place, people like you need help, it is a serious problem, you could die. but if you don’t do it any more good for you, and don’t do it again.
Actually it’s not stains that indicate you’ve been self inducing it’s enamel erosion from the stomach acids that can be noticed by the dentist. If you really only did this for a month, I doubt he’ll see anything, if he does be honest with him. Anything you tell him should come under doctor patient confidentiality.
yes because when you throw up you throw up stomach acid which will rot your teeth. dont make yourself throw up!!! i know you probably hear it alot but you can kill yourself. is that what you want? just eat healthy and you will see even better and faster results. throwing up will only hurt your (TEETH) and your health in general!!! PLEASE STOP.
and my mom is a dentist and i asked her this and she said she can tell.
Hi,
I think you’ll be fine! It takes more than just a month to do any major damage to your teeth. Over time the enamel on your teeth can erode, but if you’ve stopped I don’t think you’ll have a problem.
Here’s a website I found with more info from a dentist’s perspective:
Lisa
If you are really that worried about it, you could whiten your teeth. If I remember correctly, Walgreen’s sells whitening kits.
If you aren’t able to get your hands on any, I ask if you own toothpaste with whitening expressions? It might not do much, but it will do something.
If neither option is available to you, then take some comfort in this: The dentist will only be able to tell that you vomited, not that you did it on purpose. For all he knows, you could have had the stomach flu.
Do you look extremely skinny or have you lost a substantial amount of weight since your last visit? If yes, then warning bells will go off in his head and he will most likely say something to your mother.
Also, if you have dental applications on the back or your teath, such as braces and/or a permanent retainer, it will my harder to make out the stains and what caused them.
Good luck!
First of all, the people calling you stupid for being bulemic are ridiculously ignorant.
Bulemia is a disease. Yes self esteem is an issue, but you dont add insult to injury.
I was bulemic for years. Its easy for those others to judge because they dont have the problem you do. Try to stop yourself from doing this any further for real. I did it for so long, and when I went to the dentist my teeth were JACKED UP.
BUT…..i did it for a very long time. Most likely the dentist wont say anything about this. Many people get sick and vomit. Now, if youve been doing this for several years, you may have to answer to your dentist………who should only be concerned about your welfare.
If youre not doing it anymore, thats wonderful. Dont start up again. Its very easy to do. I should know.
Just realize youre beautiful how you are. The vomiting will eventually ruin your teeth as well as your metabolism. then youll really struggle with weight and cavities, pain, abcesses etc later in life.
its not worth it. trust me.