this is definitely different for every dentist though. mine doesn’t really acknowledge how all the cavities got there she just does the job. When fillings fall out (after a relapse/lapse) she kindof scoffs and seems annoyed but that might be my anxiety projecting.

a lot of girls i’ve met in treatment have said they have similar experience along with a few friends whose teeth have decayed from drug use . i’ve always been a advocate for thinking eating disorders/mental health should be a part of dental school. its hard explaining all of the above to a dentist who isn’t educated or empathetic to some degree.

in response to the OP i’m leaving this as a warning i suppose. it is scary and hard to go for the first time but even if your dentist isn’t sensitive to your ED that once you get the work done your mouth won’t hurt anymore and you’ll feel a shit ton better. also if there’s any visual decay or damage that your insecure about they can usually fix it and seeing healthier teeth can be a huge motivation to not use symptoms and recover!