#meth mouth

Meth Mouth is  the term used to refer to the tooth decay and erosion that a meth abuser experiences with extended and heavy use of methamphetamine. 

As a stimulant, meth often causes bruxism, the involuntary clenching and grinding of the teeth. The persistent habit of clenching and grinding eventually leads to erosion and tooth fracture, with many users losing most of their teeth all together. Meth users can also be inflicted with dry mouth. The lack of saliva production in the mouth triggers a high increase of bacteria which can cause the eventual break down and decay of the teeth.

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