Why do people who abuse methamphetamine lose their teeth?

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I do not use meth at all or anything like it but I know people who have in the past and they ALL lost their teeth and wear dentures, is it because of the meth or is it because of just not taking care of their teeth? Some of these people are not that old either.

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Answer by Annie
Meth addicts who smoke and/or snort meth very often get what is now known as “Meth Mouth.”

Meth addicts don’t tend to take very good care of their teeth – like brushing and flossing, and seeing a dentist on a regular basis.

The second reason why meth addicts have so many dental problems is because meth is cooked using all sorts of ingredients that aren’t meant to be breathed in or have any contact with your body: drain cleaner, match heads, lithium from batteries, fertilizer, antifreeze, etc.

These addicts also tend to grind their teeth when they’re high. They also tend to crave sugar.

Lastly, meth reduces the blood flow to the mouth, so the teeth, gums, etc don’t get enough nourishment. Meth dries up the saliva glands which leads to increased tooth decay. In addition, meth users are often malnourished period, since meth is an appetite suppressant, and don’t eat right to meet their bodies’ needs.

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