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.
Answered 12/19/2014
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Meth Mouth: Meth mouth is a dental condition characterized by severe decay and loss of teeth, fracture and enamel erosion. This is due to extended use of the drug methamphetamine. The cause is thought to be due to xerostomia (dry moth), bruxism(grinding), lack of proper nutrition and dental hygiene.
Answered 10/3/2016
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"Meth Mouth" is: Methamphetamine addicts are characterized by dry mouth, terrible oral hygiene, and a diet of pure sugar and highly processed foods. That causes the enamel to be dissolved quickly and crowns to fracture. Interestingly, the enamel on the tongue side is less affected. Classic "meth mouth" presents a smile with all the facial surfaces decayed...brown/black
Answered 4/24/2015
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Meth Mouth Disease: is a severe dental condition/disease caused by chronic dry mouth attributed to the use of methamphetamine. The first step that is a part of the treatment is to stop taking the drug.
Answered 11/9/2015
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