Question 1

wondering if adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) can cause extreme mouth pain and sores? possibly due to cheek biting/grinding teeth?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Especially if dose is too high. Discuss with your prescriber.

Question 2

have had to keep sucking excess saliva recently. my lips press against teeth/gums when i do this, will this cause teeth to shift?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: and dentist. Excessive saliva can be caused by either an increase in your body's production of saliva or a decrease in your ability to swallow saliva. Causes of increased saliva are : medication (e.g. Klonopin), gastroesophageal reflux disease or pregnancy or oral infection. See your PCP and dentist for evaluation and diagnosis.

Question 3

please help! does doing meth orally cause meth mouth?

Accepted Answer

Doing meth: Doing meth in any form can lead to "meth mouth."  people who abuse meth can easily become addicted, and stop caring for themselves -- including brushing their teeth.  Also among its many effects, meth can cause severe jaw tension, bruxism, and breaking of teeth.  Please see a dentist for help if this is you -- and see an addiction medicine doctor for help with your drug abuse.

Question 4

adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) causes my mouth to be dry. can this cause dental problems? what can i do for a dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Med related: It is not unusual for some medications to cause dry mouth. Yes, it can lead to dental problems. Reduction of the saliva which lubricates and flushes the mouth and teeth can cause increase in caries and general inflammation.  Long term it can be devastating for you.  There are saliva substitutes and rinses, like biotene or oasis, that you can use to cope.

Question 5

why do meth addicts lose their teeth?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: "meth mouth" is caused by a combination of grinding teeth, dry mouth, bad oral hygiene, and increased sugared soda intake, all of which are side effects of methamphetamine addiction. Meth, like all "uppers"  makes the body edgy and tight. The cost of prison dental care has exploded since meth became common. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/body/.

Question 6

why do people on meth lose their teeth?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: "meth mouth" is caused by a combination of grinding teeth, dry mouth, bad oral hygiene, and increased sugared soda intake, all of which are side effects of methamphetamine addiction. Meth, like all "uppers"  makes the body edgy and tight. The cost of prison dental care has exploded since meth became common. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/body/.

Question 7

lost teeth from meth. is that a giveaway?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The lose of teeth is a classic physical stigmata of methamphetamine abuse.

Question 8

please explain how long does meth stay in your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect Info: Meth does not reside in your teeth.  Teeth get destroyed because of the habits associated with the meth lifestyle.  Lots of sugary drinks, dry mouth, ineffective oral hygiene, teeth grinding and lack of dental care.  This process destroys the teeth and supporting gums, causing devastating problems for people.  Many times, these tooth related issues will haunt meth users for life!

Question 9

why do meth users lose all of their teeth? will that happen to me?

Accepted Answer

Here's a good guide: The american dental association has provided a guide to the condition that has come to be known as "meth mouth". Here are two links that will provide you with some useful information:
http://www.Ada.Org/2711.Aspx
and
http://www.Mouthhealthy.Org/en/az-topics/m/meth-mouth.Aspx

what happens to you will depend on prevailing over your addiction and enlisting your dentist's help in repairing your teeth.

Question 10

what does crystal meth do to your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Methamphetamine mouth: Broken, discolored and rotting teeth likely because the  drug causes the salivary glands to dry out, which allows the mouth's acids to eat away at the tooth enamel, causing cavities. Teeth are further damaged by grinding  and poor diet and poor dental hygiene.

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Wondering if adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) can cause extreme mouth pain and sores? possibly due to cheek biting/grinding teeth?

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Have had to keep sucking excess saliva recently. my lips press against teeth/gums when i do this, will this cause teeth to shift?

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Please help! does doing meth orally cause meth mouth?

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Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) causes my mouth to be dry. can this cause dental problems? what can i do for a dry mouth?

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Why do meth addicts lose their teeth?

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Lost teeth from meth. is that a giveaway?

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