Teeth?

[pokergod0588]

SWIM just recently started using meth and is worried mostly about one thing, his teeth... I remember from school how they said a major problem with meth was how bad/quickly it fucked up your teeth, my question is, do your teeth only get effected if you smoke it? (SWIM only snorts/orals)

[dallastx81]

The reason speed causes damage to most tweakers teeth is from poor hygein while high. Just remember to brush, floss, use litsterine, and regular dentist visits and teeth should be fine. If it is a mjor concern than a different method of use is recomended. The chemicals can eat away the enamel of teeth so its important to take care of your mouth. It also causes blood restriction in the mouth which is not good. Be good.

[Pinkavvy]

well the hygein has some to do with it, but mostly the tooth damage is cause by the amphetimines making the person clench their jaws which causes tiny cracks in the teeth that can leave unprotected spots inside your tooth to get infected and cavities, and even cause your teeth to chip and break off eventually. we've all seen the old tweeker talking for hours to stop, spit out a peice of a tooth, and continue back in the sentence the ended with. lol

[Pinkavvy]

fyi ... eating it can burn away at your enamel as well.

[pokergod0588]

i would figure that oral would too if you let it chill in your mouth, but i usually take it down real quick, a shot glass with sumptin in it

[mrPartypictures]

When using speed it results usually in having a very dry mouth, and this also causes damage to tweakers teeth. Teeth need to be moist to keep in in good health, and when they get to dry it can also result is tiny cracks in the enamel. The bacteria find those weak spots and cause cavities. When untreated the infection will destoy the teeth from the inside out and they will eventually break off...

[lilsteve]

so... checklist:

-don't clench/grind your teeth, carry some chewing gum
-brush those babies
-i dunno about the amphetamine directly effecting the enamel of the teeth. better to keep the contact short
-NUTRITION! this is the main concern of all substance abuse is that abusers (Westerners?) do not eat a balanced diet with appropriate vitamines and minerals

blood circulation is a concern, as it constricts the arteries and increases heartrate, resulting in poor blood flow to extremities (for example fingers and joints) so unless you can do anything about that, just take care of yourself.

[klaatu]

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Monday, May 08, 2006

Ingesting ingredients like bleach and Drano do more than just hurt the soft tissue in your stomach. Methamphetamine rots away the teeth in you mouth, creating "meth mouth."

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you.

So a mouth full of rotting teeth and gums probably isn't the first impression you'd like to make.

This so-called "meth mouth" is one of the first signs of a methamphetamine user.



In this KHQA Safe Family Health report, KHQA tells you how dentists are dealing with the "Meth Mouth" epidemic.

Bleach, cold tablets, Drano, anhydrous ammonia. It's no wonder someone ingesting these materials would end up with their teeth rotting away.

"Most everything in meth is a corrosive material and they consume enormous amounts of carbonated beverages and they're on highs for so long, they don't brush their teeth or take care of them so the combination is there just to eat up everything," Dr. Bill Esicar said.

"Meth Mouth" is one of the most visible signs of a methamphetamine user. The drug constricts blood tissue and causes inflammation. This causes the tissue to recede, leaving more of the teeth vulnerable. It also eats away at the teeth's enamel.

"It can chew up and eat up enamel, which is one of the body's hardest structures," Esicar said. "Just think of what it's doing to the soft tissues of the stomach and intestines."

Treatment depends on the length of time a person has used meth and how much they've used.

The longer a person is on the drug, the more likely they will have to have all of their teeth pulled and end up with dentures. The earlier you get treatment, the better the chance for general reconstructive work. But a trip to the dentist won't do much good if you don't kick the meth habit for good.

Meth affects more than just your appearance.

A recent study from the Journal of Dental Research found oral health can directly affect your physical health, especially when it comes to the heart.
Methamphetamine Facts:

-- As of 2005, the top 10 states in America where meth labs were discovered goes as follows:

1. Missouri = 2252
2. Indiana = 987
3. Illinois = 951
4. Tennessee = 848
5. Iowa = 753
6. Kentucky = 583
7. Washington = 501
8. California = 479
9. Kansas = 387
10. Ohio = 377

-- According to the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 12.3 million Americans age 12 and older had tried methamphetamine at least once in their lifetimes (5.2 percent of the population), with the majority of past-year users between 18 and 34 years of age. Significant decreases in past year use were seen among 12- to 17-year-olds.


Klaatu

Reputation Comments on this post:

[jduba]

fuck what they say meth pure or not will eat through your gums over time...where i used to hold my pipe next to my gumline there is no longer gum coverage, and the worst part is the effects happened 6months after i stopped using. meth will just make you ugly period

[tinman]

swim uses black font cause jetalka will kill him if he uses red.ok that said just use meth once or twice every few months.dont go ballistic on the stuff, moderation is the key.workout ,eat right. the zone eating program and a multi vitamin supplement does wonders. lots of good old h20 and good tooth care will keep ya goin strong like the enegizer bunny.those types who just use and abuse are nuts.swim does participate but only gets goofy once a year or so.then its back to the gym and actin like a normal peep again.tinman............

[scruffyloather]

the meth mouth happens because meth inhibts you from producing saliva. go ask a person who does meth and they'll tell you their mouth is always dry when high. rhyme rhyme. also when you drink soda while yr mouth is dry it totally errodes yr teeth

[e4rolls]

Originally Posted by pokergod0588

SWIM just recently started using meth and is worried mostly about one thing, his teeth... I remember from school how they said a major problem with meth was how bad/quickly it fucked up your teeth, my question is, do your teeth only get effected if you smoke it? (SWIM only snorts/orals)

When SWIM began to snort meth, he was told that it is secreted through the gums and that is why the teeth would rott!
I call BS!
If anyone uses any stimulant and stops brushing their teeth, they will end up with "meth mouth"!

[scienceman]

Originally Posted by e4rolls

When SWIM began to snort meth, he was told that it is secreted through the gums and that is why the teeth would rott!
I call BS!
If anyone uses any stimulant and stops brushing their teeth, they will end up with "meth mouth"!

Exactly, virtually every heavy smoker I know has fucked up teeth.