Can someone get meth mouth even if they don smoke meth — but, say, uses the drug intravenously?
You can get any of the effects of meth mouth without actually smoking meth. Contrary to popular belief, meth mouth is not a result of the toxic chemicals of the drug itself. Meth mouth can occur for a number of reasons. First, meth users often become less and less concerned with their personal hygiene and sometimes stop taking care of their teeth altogether. Second, meth users crave sugary drinks, like sodas, when they’re high on meth. Having a high intake of these beverages can help to cause tooth decay. The sugar combined with poor oral hygiene is a terrible combination for the mouth. Third, the use of meth slows down saliva production in the mouth – which is a natural cleanser of the oral cavity. Also, meth stimulates the grinding and clenching of teeth – this is how the teeth break apart while they are decaying. So, do all meth users get meth mouth? No, not all meth users get meth mouth, since it’s brought on more by personal hygiene than the actual drug itself. If a meth user can
