Why does meth rot peoples teeth so quickly?

Question

I've heard people say it turns people's teeth to cheese. Does anyone know exactly how the drug is doing this?

thanks jenzen, you're a genius.

Answer 1

Wow no one got it right yet.?


Crystalmeth
Dry's out the mouth so you have less saliva to clear the food from your mouth. Also the dry mouth promotes different kind of baceria, called anaerobic bacteria that is more aggressive to root structure.

Crystalmeth increases our neuromuscular activity so you clench more. You can split your teeth in half when your high and not blink an eye.

Crystalmeth dries out your whole body so you get thirsty, covered above.

Basicly your teeth develop fractures and are soaked in a highly acidic environment for months on end when your strung out.

Answer 2

It probably has something to do with the way it cranks up your metabolism for long periods of time. People run themselves ragged on meth for days on end and your body can't handle being in overdrive all the time, so many normal processes are disrupted.

I like drugs, but meth is unique. All of a sudden a bunch of my friends that could handle other stuff started dropping by the wayside. It is REALLY dangerous stuff and I take it upon myself to post a warning every time I see a topic about meth. It's easily 10 times worse than cocaine.

Answer 3

It is constantly eating away at the porcelain and leaving it wide open for bacteria to attack the teeth. It will also cause fatal kidney and lung disorders, brain damage, liver damage, blood clots, chronic depression, hallucinations, violent behavior, malnutrition, disturbed personality development, deficient immune system, and Meth psychosis—a mental disorder that may be paranoid psychosis or may mimic schizophrenia. Ten grams of this stuff will get a 5 year prison term and 100 grams will get them 10, if their caught with it in their possession.

This drug stimulates the central nervous system, with effects lasting anywhere from four to 24 hours. Meth use cannot only modify behavior in an acute state, but after taking it for a long time, Meth literally changes the brain in fundamental and long-lasting ways. It kills by causing heart failure, brain damage and stroke.

Answer 4

You know it's a poison , right? And i suppose it gets into the tooth pulp (which is living tissue) and goes from there. Also people on meth tend to not practice hygeine such as brushing teeth regularly - etc. and that just causes more problems with teeth.

Answer 5

I have known 1 male friend and hes been a meth abuser since 1997. He claims he has stopped by the way.
As I have noticed, meth makes your body fluids slightly acidic, then your saliva gets more acidic and being on meth makes them eat less so the saliva stays more than usual.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

believe it or not iam in law enforcement the reason is the amount of soda they drink. and lets face it how often do you think they brush.doctors have a name for it its called meth mouth

Answer 8

i don't know exactly ho, but i'm sure it has something to do with all of the garbage chemlcals that are inside of it,try crack instead!(just kidding)

Answer 9

it is the plack in ur teeth

Answer 10

because it poison duh