Body dysmorphic disorder: a new concern for dentists

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) preoccupations can affect any body part. However it is found that patients were more preoccupied with breasts, hips, legs, weight, height, genitalia, excessive body hair, body build, and hair thinning. BDD patients mentioned some aspect of their faces. For this reason, dentists, plastic surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, and orthodontists might be the first clinicians to become involved with these patients. BDD patients were concerned about facial profile, teeth, chin, smiling, talking, and laughing. These factors had an impact on their abilities to work, socialise, meet friends, and date and, therefore, reduced their abilities to function normally in society. Early identification of orthodontic patients who have BDD is of the utmost importance, and dentist/orthodontic clinicians should consider referring these patients for further evaluation before beginning treatment.