"If you are looking for a friendly, efficient, compassionate and knowledgeable dentist, Dr. Timothy Cooper is your man.

He was the first dentist that ever called me to see how I was doing after a procedure. I was very touched.

He brought to mind a procedure that no other dentist told me about and I have seen a dozen dentist, at least. The others always want to do the crown and he is the first one to suggest the onlay. I am very thrilled that I get to keep most of my tooth and not have yet another crown. So thank you Dr. Cooper for you kindness and insight." D.W., Scottsdale, AZ

"If you are looking for a friendly, efficient, compassionate and knowledgeable dentist, Dr. Timothy Cooper is your man. He was the first dentist that ever called me to see how I was doing after a procedure. I was very touched.

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People with eating disorders can suffer from oral health problems as well. This is because many of the behaviors associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa-such as binge eating, self-induced vomiting, and use of diuretics or laxatives-cause changes in the mouth.

For example, repeated episodes of vomiting, which is common in people with bulimia, releases harmful stomach acids that wear away tooth enamel and lead to gingivitis and tooth decay. Other problems, such as poorly fitting fillings and braces, are another byproduct of such eating disorders.

Brushing after episodic vomiting is actually more harmful than one would think. The best practice is to rinse thoroughly with a neutral solution such as baking soda and water.