Introduction

Bulimia nervosa is a mental health disorder that causes chaotic and disordered eating habits followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors (behaviors to try and counteract the effects), such as purging. Self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, and diuretic abuse are the most common methods of purging.

Self-induced vomiting is the most common purging method reported by 56-86% of individuals. A common side effect of self-induced vomiting is bulimia teeth. Bulimia teeth describes a variety of oral health problems resulting from frequent binging and purging through self-induced vomiting.