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Does methadone rot your teeth?
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N0: All the other drugs you have put into your system may have rotten your teeth, and you may have been so stoned you forgot to brush them.
Answered 7/20/2012
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No: There is no specific correlation between Methadone and mouth hygiene. The only cause that comes to mind is a substance abuse behaviors in which taking drugs is more important than tooth hygiene. That stated, there is a clear association between methamphetamine and tooth decay. This is due to direct drug effect (poor salivation, teeth grinding) as well as poor hygiene.
Answered 2/5/2017
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No: Just maintain good oral hygiene and go to a dental professional for periodic checkups and cleaning.
Answered 12/9/2012
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