2006-09-15 06:43:08 · 11 answers · asked by Darrenj 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Drugs such as METHAMPHETAMINE rob the body of nutrients. Add that to the lack of desire to care for oneself when strung out, and there you have it.
2006-09-15 06:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in this area. By the time I see my clients they have already been in withdrawal for a while. Without fail they find that the opiates have masked all physical pain - if it isn't bad teeth - because some pople do try to look after themselves - it can be undiscovered injuries or absecesses. These suddenly take on a major importance in the clients lives as they have to deal with cravings and the extra pain which they have been able to fade out with the drugs. There are rumours that methadone leeches into the teeth and bones - this is not true. Sugar free methadone is usually used to prevent dental caries.
2006-09-15 19:05:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The drugs make them stupid so they forget to take care of the basic things. Plus the drugs take nutrients away from the body and chemicals in some drugs do direct damage to enamel on the outside of teeth and gums.
2006-09-15 13:50:59 · answer #3 · answered by *~HoNeYBeE~* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The extreme heat from some drugs (smoking crack, etc.) overheats the teeth and they craze and crack, opening them up to decay. That and poor nutrution and non-existent hygiene all together is a recipe for rotten teeth.
2006-09-15 15:25:44 · answer #4 · answered by Kate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drugs dry the oral cavity, decay sets in, and saliva is then unavailable to help in fighting off bacteria. Becuase of the dehydration, drug users typically turn to sodas to quench their thirst, this furthers the decay of an alreay vulnerable cavity.
They've coined a new term called "Meth Mouth". Do a google search on this term and you will learn even more.
2006-09-15 22:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by Emerson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of drugs that are burned and inhaled have corrosive chemicals that attack the enamel in the teeth.
2006-09-15 13:46:38 · answer #6 · answered by MЯ BAIT™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the drugs take over their life and they don't make time for personal hygiene.
2006-09-15 13:54:50 · answer #7 · answered by kitty fresh & hissin' crew 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it comes down to a choice between more drugs or dental care, what do you think they are gonna pick? LOL
2006-09-15 13:46:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am an addict but my teeth are fine. maybe some just don't brush 'em through pure laziness
2006-09-15 15:15:02 · answer #9 · answered by jessop m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they don't eat right and the drugs probably effect their nutrition
2006-09-15 13:46:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋