Question 1

whats "meth mouth"?

Accepted Answer

Severe dental diseas: "meth mouth" denotes several dental disease including extensive dental decay along with destruction to oral tissues due to use of methamphetamine.  You can find a lot of info at 
http://www.Mouthhealthy.Org/en/az-topics/m/meth-mouth.Aspx.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of meth mouth?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Symptoms are characterized by severe decay and loss of teeth, as well as fracture, enamel erosion, and other oral problems symptomatic of extended use of the drug. Dry mouth (xerostomia), bruxism (tooth grinding), poor nutrition and poor dental hygiene contribute to this destructive pattern.

Question 3

how could i tell if i have meth mouth?

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Rampant decay: Well for starters you need to be a meth user. Meth mouth is characterized by rampant caries or decay along the gum line and to the point where there is nothing left above the gum on some of the teeth. The chewing surfaces of molars may also be eroded away severely and cupped or hollowed out. Severe cases require removal of teeth and dentures.

Question 4

what are the early symptoms of meth mouth?

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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 5

how quickly does meth mouth occur .. first time?

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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 6

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 7

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.

Question 8

i want to know what's the sign of having meth mouth?

Accepted Answer

Not exact...: Not an exact diagnosis, but usually characterized in quickly appearing cavities (very noticeable) in an adult. Other factors are irritability, very irregular sleep cycles. You will find plenty of photos if you google this.

Question 9

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 10

can it be possible to have any other condition that appears to be meth mouth but is not?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Enamel or dentin forming disorders such as amelogenesis or dentinogenesis imperfecta, or fluorosis can make teeth very prone to breakdown... In the presence of a highly sugary diet and poor home care without regular dental visits, a mouth could deteriorate enough to appear to look like meth mouth...

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