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September 29, 2025Journal of Eating DisordersOpen Access

The mouth, a site of control and pain: a patient-centered qualitative study on oral health experiences in anorexia nervosa

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LDLuna DesnotUniversité Toulouse III - Paul SabatierMBMonelle BertrandCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de ToulouseSLSara Laurencin‐DalicieuxUniversité Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier

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Implication

Qualitative study reveals oral health challenges faced by anorexia nervosa patients, highlighting urgent need for empathetic dental care.

Key Points

  • Participants reported symbolic and functional perceptions of their mouth, linking them to feelings of control and denial.
  • Financial barriers and feelings of judgment were significant challenges in accessing dental care for individuals with AN.
  • Personalized oral hygiene practices were deeply influenced by behaviors related to anorexia nervosa.
  • The study calls for integrated approaches in dental care, emphasizing the need for training healthcare providers on eating disorders.

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Desnot et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68da63b65b96be28fdab9c6dhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-025-01396-7
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