Methamphetamine | American Dental Association - ADA
2023年7月12日 · The oral effects of methamphetamine use can be one of the most visible and devastating consequences of drug use. 3, 10 The severe caries associated with use of methamphetamine is referred to colloquially as “meth mouth” or “crank decay” and is said to resemble early childhood caries. 1, 7, 10-14 A distinct and often severe pattern of decay can …
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Note: A graphic image of meth mouth can be found at the bottom of this article. Methamphetamine (meth) is a dangerously addictive drug that can have severe health consequences, including stroke and permanent brain damage. It’s also devastating to your dental health, according to a December 2015 st
This condition often is called “meth mouth.” Often, there is no hope of treating the methamphetamine-damaged teeth, and they are extracted. The causes of methamphetamine-related tooth decay may include the following: d the drug’s acidic nature; d its ability to dry the mouth, reducing the amount of protective saliva around the teeth;
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2023年8月25日 · in the mouth to treat opioid use disorder and pain. Benefits for use outweigh these risks and professional oral care can help. The dental problems include tooth decay, cavities, oral infections, and tooth loss, can be serious and have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. Despite these risks, buprenorphine is
Tobacco Use and Cessation | American Dental Association - ADA
Oral Effects of Tobacco/Nicotine Use. All of the major forms of tobacco used in the U.S. have oral health consequences. 36 Cigarette smoking can lead to a variety of adverse oral effects, including gingival recession, impaired healing following periodontal therapy, oral cancer, mucosal lesions (e.g., oral leukoplakia, nicotine stomatitis), periodontal disease, and tooth staining. 5, 36 Use of ...
Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) | American Dental Association
2023年4月20日 · Severity of dry mouth symptoms ranges from mild oral discomfort to significant oral disease that can compromise the patient’s health, dietary intake, and quality of life. 1 Estimates of xerostomia prevalence in the general population vary widely depending on case definitions used and differences in study samples (e.g., age range, health status). 9 Previous …