Open AccessBleachorexia—an addictive behavior to tooth bleaching: a case report
Author(s) -
Lee Denzel KunTsung,
Kastl Cameron,
Chan Daniel C. N.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1402
Subject(s) - medicine , addiction , body dysmorphic disorder , anorexia , addictive behavior , white (mutation) , dentistry , psychiatry , psychotherapist , psychology , pathology , biochemistry , chemistry , gene
Key Clinical Message Bleachorexia, addiction to tooth bleaching, is a behavioral disorder similar to anorexia. The patient feels that their teeth are always not white enough and continues to use whiteners to obtain a “perfect” smile. Such behavior falls under the category of a body dysmorphic disorder and may need medical counseling.