The Oral Health and eating disorders among adolescents

Abstract

The eating disorders are characterized by severe disturbances in eating behavior that may present as well as several systemic changes related to impairment of nutritional situation, can cause changes in the oral cavity. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between oral health and eating disorders among adolescents through review of the literature. Were incorporated 15 articles to met the criteria established in the methodology. There was a prevalence of 33.1% for possible eating disorders among adolescents, especially females present in 90 to 95% of cases. It was verified that eating disorders are behavioral-order effects on oral health and occur mainly among the adolescent population that is most vulnerable. The change of mouth more frequently among patients with eating disorders dental erosion is usually related to episodes of regurgitation. As a result of oral abnormalities caused by eating disorders, the dentist can be the first professional to perform the diagnosis, contributing significantly to the treatment of eating disorders