Anorexia and dental implants

[FW]

Hi there,

I am very interested in Dental implants and your prices seem very reasonable. I am 48 years old and because of anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa in the past I have very few teeth left.

Also being on high doses of Morphine for 3 years as an analgesic has left me with a continual dry mouth, which lead to rapid tooth decay. I have a lot of crowns but my main concern is that I have no lower back teeth and staining on my front teeth.

I dont know if you can help me but your website has given me hope that I may one day be able to smile again.

[Dr Mohsen J. Esfahani]

Thank you for your question.

Dry mouth is a concern to dentists because it leads to rampant tooth decay and subsequent infection problems which can be damaging to implants. There may also be problems with poor healing after implant surgery due to your anorexia and Bulimia.

We need to assess your teeth and your medical history before we can give you a treatment plan. We will try to help you if we can, but we need to assess your dental and medical history comprehensively first.