{"id":1111,"date":"2017-10-12T11:00:50","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T15:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.preserveyourteeth.com\/dentistry\/?p=1111"},"modified":"2017-09-12T20:31:35","modified_gmt":"2017-09-13T00:31:35","slug":"meth-tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.preserveyourteeth.com\/dentistry\/meth-tooth-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"Methamphetamine Abuse and Effect on Teeth \u2013 What Can be Done?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Methamphetamine, colloquially known as meth, speed, ice, glass, and crystal, is a notoriously dangerous drug that is not only highly addictive, but extremely detrimental to your physical, and especially oral, health.\u00a0 While strokes and permanent brain damage are among the most severe side-effects, a recent study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and published in The Journal of the American Dental Association highlights its devastating effect on dental health and hygiene.<\/p>\n

These effects – tooth decay, gum disease, and total tooth loss – are so common in meth users that they\u2019ve come to be known as \u201cMeth mouth<\/a>.\u201d\u00a0 The more meth a person uses, the worse their tooth decay becomes.<\/p>\n

Because methamphetamine is highly acidic, it causes users to have blackened, stained, rotting, and crumbling teeth. However, the type of tooth decay associated with meth is thought to be caused by both psychological and physiological changes. Meth-induced highs can last up to 12 hours, which often leads to prolonged periods of poor oral hygiene. During these periods of time, users grind their teeth intensely and often crave high-calorie, sugary carbonated beverages.<\/p>\n

In addition to severe tooth decay and oral damage<\/a>, meth use can cause a number of other side effects such as brain damage, recurring nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, hyper activity and decreased appetite.\u00a0 Methamphetamine also affects users\u2019 psychological health.\u00a0 Extreme anxiety, episodes of paranoia and hallucinations, as well as delusions are just a few of many other side effects.<\/p>\n

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At PreserveYourTeeth Dentistry, we use minimally invasive dental procedures to help affected patients regain a healthy smile and prevent further methamphetamine-related tooth decay.<\/p><\/div>\n

Dental care of the affected patients is challenging. Management should include minimally invasive treatments<\/a>, which are more beneficial for patients in the long run than root canals or dental implants.\u00a0 It should also strive to contain dental caries and prevent further decay of unhealthy teeth.<\/p>\n

At PreserveYourTeeth\u00ae Dentistry, we can help these patients rehabilitate their smiles.\u00a0 We focus on diagnosis and careful management of substance abuse-related oral damage with custom procedures, including careful cleanings and minimally invasive dental bonding.\u00a0 Our dentistry also designs preventative home care protocols for each patient to help prevent further damage and strengthen tooth enamel.\u00a0 It\u2019s never too soon to invest in excellent oral and dental care. A healthy smile lets you embark on a fresh chapter of your life.<\/p>\n

However, recovering your smile cannot begin if the patient is still addicted to the harmful substances.\u00a0 It\u2019s actually very dangerous for a patient to proceed with dental work while the addiction is still active. That\u2019s why it\u2019s crucial to seek treatment for resolving the addiction, so that the patient can begin their journey towards better oral health as soon as possible. Our dental professionals at PreserveYourTeeth\u00ae love to see when patients gain the confidence to smile again.<\/p>\n

If you or someone you love are among the thousands of Americans struggling with meth addiction, it\u2019s never too late to get help.\u00a0 Call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).\u00a0 There are also treatment resources available online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Methamphetamine, colloquially known as meth, speed, ice, glass, and crystal, is a notoriously dangerous drug that is not only highly addictive, but extremely detrimental to your physical, and especially oral, health.\u00a0 While strokes and permanent brain damage are among the most severe side-effects, a recent study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[63],"tags":[5,10,15],"class_list":["post-1111","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gum-body","tag-minimally-invasive-dentistry","tag-oral-health","tag-tooth-decay"],"yoast_head":"\nMethamphetamine Abuse and Effect on Teeth - PreserveYourTeeth\u00ae Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"These effects - tooth decay, gum disease, and total tooth loss - are so common in methamphetamine users that they\u2019ve come to be known as \u201cMeth mouth.\u201d\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.preserveyourteeth.com\/dentistry\/meth-tooth-decay\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Methamphetamine Abuse and Effect on Teeth - 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