Question 1

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 2

what are ways to prevent meth mouth?

Accepted Answer

Obvious Answer: 1. Don't use meth. 2. Don't use meth. 3. Don't use meth. 4. Don't use meth... 99. Stay hydrated with water. 100. Use biotene otc (increases saliva production). Meth mouth is caused by dry mouth (xerostomia) - lack of saliva. Make sure you brush and floss regularly. In addition, sugarless gum or hard candy may be helpful.

Question 3

could i get meth mouth from vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)?

Accepted Answer

Not meth mouth: If you notice that your mouth is starting to feel more dry, or you need to drink more water or liquids, then you need to augment your home care with a daily Fluoride rinse, may be twice a day.  You might be able to use an over the counter rinse, such as act or fluorigard, or you might need a stronger prescription rinse.  Discuss with your dentist.

Question 4

can i get meth mouth from using vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)?

Accepted Answer

No: "meth mouth" is the consequence of many factors associated with high dose amphetamine use. Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) at appropriate doses does not do that.

Question 5

how can i get rid of meth mouth until i can get the help i need?

Accepted Answer

Stop destruction 1st: You have to stop using meth. Then, you have to see a dentist asap to stop whatever destruction there is presently; it will only get worse if you wait. Once you put out the fire, then you can then plan to restore your mouth back to a state of health over a period of time. If money is an issue, then contact the city/county dental society and they will inform you of local resources available to you.

Question 6

what dental procedures for someone who has meth mouth?

Accepted Answer

Restorative: Patients with meth mouse often have rampant decay. Treatment can involve removal of decay and restoration with fillings an or crowns. If decay has progressed too far , treatment can be removal of the teeth and dentures.

Question 7

what are the early symptoms of meth mouth?

Accepted Answer

Decay and stain: Meth mouth is just a name for advanced decay of the teeth that was caused by using meth and the usual associated diet of meth users.  Meth users usually get a lot of decay at the gum line of the teeth.

Question 8

how quickly does meth mouth occur .. first time?

Accepted Answer

That depends: Depending on diet, level of oral hygiene, and other health issues it can happen in as little as 4 months.  For other addicts it can take up to a year.  Meth is a very "ugly" drug and destroys the body on many different levels. If you are a user please seek help asap to end this destructive habit.

Question 9

i'm curious as to how fast does meth mouth occur?

Accepted Answer

Very fast: Just as meth speeds up the brain. It also speeds up bacterial acid production while diminishing protective saliva consistency.

Question 10

is it possible to reverse the effects of meth mouth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Methamphetamine users usually eat a lot of high sugar content foods to fuel their body as they burn off calories as a result of the drug's effect. This causes lots of severe tooth decay.
The effects of the decay can be treated, but it requires restorative dental procedurs by a dentist and the effects will reoccur is the meth use continues.

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