Why Is the Presence of Dental Caries and Enamel Erosion

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why is the presence of dental caries and enamel erosion more suggestive of bulimia nervosa than of anorexia nervosa?

• A)Unlike clients with anorexia nervosa, clients with bulimia nervosa are unlikely to consume sufficient amounts of calcium and other bone-building nutrients due to their restricted food intake.
• B)Unlike clients with anorexia nervosa, clients with bulimia nervosa tend to eat large amounts of sugar, which promotes tooth decay.
• C)Unlike clients with anorexia nervosa, clients with bulimia nervosa often purge by vomiting, which means their teeth are frequently exposed to the highly acidic contents of the stomach.
• D)Unlike clients with anorexia nervosa, clients with bulimia nervosa tend to consume large amounts of laxatives, which can damage the oral cavity.