Caries often occur in the cervical regions of teeth, where the tooth surface narrows at the junction of the crown and the root decay is primarily centered on the buccal ( cheek) side of the teeth, and on tooth surfaces that are adjacent to incisors and canines. The epithet "meth mouth" is the result of these superficial presentations of advanced tooth decay and gum infection. The teeth of some methamphetamine users appear to be dark and extensively eroded.
Īs of 2012, methamphetamine is the most discussed illegal drug in dental literature for its extensive effect on users' dental health. Further, a common side effect of stimulant drugs is xerostomia, which accelerates tooth decay. Other side effects (like bruxism and stimulant psychosis) can result in users neglecting their dental health, eventually leading to advanced tooth decay (caries) and gum infections. It incurs physical and psychological side effects that users find desirable. Methamphetamine (informally referred to as "meth") is a stimulant drug with a high potential for addiction in its recreational users.
It can be dangerous for active methamphetamine users to undergoĭental surgery because of the cardiac problems that can result from the interaction of local anesthetic with the drug. The condition is difficult to treat, and may involve fillings, fluoride to fight tooth decay and drugs that increase saliva for dry mouth, as well as oral hygiene instruction. Images of diseased mouths are often used in anti-drug campaigns. However, the legitimacy of meth mouth as a unique condition has been questioned because of the similar effects of some other drugs on teeth. The condition is thought to be caused by a combination of side effects of the drug (clenching and grinding of teeth, dry mouth) and lifestyle factors (infrequent oral hygiene, frequent consumption of sugary drinks, as well as neglecting regular dental cleanings and preventive care), which may be present in long-term users. Meth mouth is a colloquial term used to describe severe tooth decay and tooth loss, as well as tooth fracture, acid erosion, and other oral problems that are often symptomatic to extended use of the drug methamphetamine. The mouth of a person with symptoms similar to those caused by long-term use of methamphetamine
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