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Can meth make your breath smell?
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Meth Mouth: Meth mouth is a condition caused by decrease in the production of saliva frome the meth. This cause increase in acidity and bacteria up to 10 times more than normal. The result is increased decay and periodontal disease. All of this makes your breath sme..
Answered 3/20/2020
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Bad breath and meth: Teeth and gums need blood to stay healthy. Methamphetamines cause the vessels that supply blood to oral tissues to shrink in size. The reduction in blood flow will cause the tissues to break down. Over time the blood flow can not recover and the tissue will become necrotic (dead) and induce bad breath. Also the lack of oral hygiene can contribute to periodontal disease and bad smell.
Answered 2/26/2018
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