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Society has a view of what a beautiful man or woman should look like.\u00a0 This view, most of the time, is unrealistic.\u00a0 The world we live in now is filled with computer-altered images and airbrushing.\u00a0 These ideals are virtually unattainable for most people.<\/p>\n
Being perfect is a pressure some feel, but it is difficult to handle for someone who suffers from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).\u00a0 Most people will focus on their appearance a small amount, but those with BDD are obsessed with their perceived flaws.<\/p>\n
Elective cosmetic dental procedures are on the rise and dentists may be the first of health care providers to notice BDD and actually intervene.\u00a0 The author of the study performed, Chris Herren DMD, became interested in this disorder after he dealt with a patient who displayed symptoms of BDD.\u00a0 The patient wanted whiter teeth and kept insisting that the teeth were too dark, even after numerous bleaching procedures had been performed.<\/p>\n
For reasons unknown, the patient broke down and admitted that teeth whitening was an all-consuming obsession.\u00a0 This patient broke down and started crying.<\/p>\n
A dentist who thinks a patient is suffering from BDD will recommend a physician so that the problem can be properly diagnosed.\u00a0 Symptoms are very similar to personality traits of a person who is unusually meticulous or their appearance. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0AL Fairhope Cosmetic Dentist<\/p>\n
Signs of BDD:<\/p>\n
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