A look at Bulimia through a Dental Chair

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that continues to affect many people around the world, more particularly women. This psychological condition, which constitutes binge eating and forcibly purging what has been eaten ensues emotional distress – depression, guilt and self-condemnation, which is then followed by physical problems such as dehydration, malnutrition and organ failure.

What’s interesting to note is that Bulimia can also cause teeth erosion, a result from the stomach acids that are used in purging. In fact, about 26% of Bulimia cases is first diagnosed by a dentist. Severe erosion can lead to changes in bite, formation of the upper and lower teeth and reduction in teeth size, which can eventually lead to tooth loss.


Dr. Brian McKay, a California dentist, has been in the dental profession for more than 25 years now and has observed a frequency of his patients showing signs of Bulimia. This has led him to publish a book that deals with this eating disorder from a uniquely different perspective – the dental chair. Dr. McKay believes that Bulimia can be treated in a caring, non-judgmental and revolutionary way. This motivated him to self-publish a book entitled “Bulimia is a Dental Disease”.

Considered to be the first of its kind, this book looks into the diagnosis, treatment and recovery of Bulimia from a highly experienced dentist’s standpoint. Discover interesting facts about this book, enough to make you grit your teeth and learn just how your dental condition could mean everything to your overall health and well-being.

'Bulimia is a Dental Disease' helps spot Bulimia and provides insights on how to treat this condition in a pragmatic yet highly revolutionary approach.