{"id":1784,"date":"2023-11-28T09:44:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T15:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=1784"},"modified":"2023-11-28T09:44:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T15:44:13","slug":"crowns-teeth-bulimia-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/crowns-teeth-bulimia-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Will I Need Crowns on All My Teeth After Bulimia Recovery?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I\u2019m recovering from bulimia and trying to save my teeth. Will I need crowns on all teeth to save them? I\u2019ve seen four cosmetic dentists with good reputations in the state to see which one is the best dentist for a smile makeover. Two of the four dentists recommended porcelain crowns for a smile makeover because several of my teeth are severely decayed. They basically said that the crowns could correct my bite and give me a good-looking smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decay is severe in 11 of my teeth; 3 more have limited decay, and my remaining teeth don’t need major work. Their recommendation surprised me, and I wonder if I should let them grind down all my teeth when most don’t need aggressive action. I’m beginning to regret seeing so many dentists because it was the last two dentists who recommended crowns. Or maybe I shouldn\u2019t have told each dentist what the other one said. I\u2019m confused. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also get nervous at the dentist, so I chose dentists who were willing to do sedation. Are the first two dentists I saw too conservative, or are the last two dentists too aggressive? Should I start all over and schedule consultations with dentists, maybe in another state? Thanks, Sole from GA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sole<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s good to know you\u2019re recovering from bulimia nervosa and concerned about your smile. Although one of our dentists would need to see you in person to examine your teeth and review your x-rays and dental history, the recommendations you received from the last two dentists concern us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conservative treatment is a priority for advanced, ethical cosmetic dentists. They want to preserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible. If you’re uncomfortable with aggressive treatment, a cosmetic dentist concerned about you as a patient certainly wouldn\u2019t recommend it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do You Need Crowns On All Your Teeth After Bulimia Recovery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether a dentist needs to place crowns on all your teeth to preserve them or limit dental problems as you recover from bulimia depends on the condition of your teeth. If you sense that the last two dentists are more interested in selling you crowns than giving you a smile makeover that helps you feel good about recovering from bulimia, choose another dentist. A conservative cosmetic dentist will recommend treatment that increases your confidence about your smile\u2014not options that increase worry about your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A full-mouth reconstruction with crowns on all teeth is sometimes required, though. Common reasons include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n